Assessment, Codes, Planning & Zoning
Elizabethtown's Code Enforcement & Assessor's offices are located on the second floor of the Town Hall.
The Code Officer is in the office on Wednesday's from 9:00am - 12:00pm NOON.
Available by phone, Monday - Friday, (518) 637-5620
The Assessor is in the office the 2nd & 4th Friday of the month from 8:00am - 4:00pm.
If there is a 5th Friday, the Assessor's office will be open 7:00am - 11:00am.
Attention Elizabethtown Landowners
Notice is hereby given that the Assessor of the Town of Elizabethtown, County of Essex, has completed the Tentative Assessment Roll for the current year and that a copy has been left with the Elizabethtown Town Clerk at Elizabethtown Town Hall, where it may be seen and examined by any interested person until the fourth Tuesday in May.
The Assessor will be in attendance, Wednesday, May 27 *by appointment only* with the Tentative Assessment Roll as follows:
1st Day: May 8, 2026 - 12NOON-4PM
2nd Day: May 9, 2026 - 6PM-10PM
3rd Day: May 21, 2026 - 6PM-10PM
4th Day: May 22, 2026 - 12NOON-4PM
The board of Assessment Review will meet on May 27, 2026 from 4PM - 8PM at the Elizabethtown Town Hall, to hear and examine all complaints in relation to assessments, on the written application of any person believing him/herself to be aggrieved. A publication on contesting your assessment in New York State is available at www.tax.ny.gov
Dated, 1st of May, 2026
Ben Goff, Sole Assessor
NOTICE CONCERNING THE EXAMINATION OF INVENTORY AND VALUATION DATA
Pursuant to Section 501 of the Real Property Tax Law, notice is hereby given that assessment inventory and valuation data is available for examination and review. This data is the information which will be used to establish the assessment of each parcel which will appear on the tentative assessment roll filed May 1, 2026 for the Town of Elizabethtown. An appointment to review this information may be made by telephoning the assessor's office at (518) 873-6555.
Ben Goff, Sole Assessor
Local Property Resources
The Hamlet (or village) of Elizabethtown is considered to be those properties within "The Bridges." To the North, the first bridge on the Elizabethtown-Wadhams Road (County Route 8), and the bridge at Deep Hollow Pond to the South. The Bridge at the end of River St (NYS Route 9N) is the border to the West, and on the Keene Road (Route 9N) the border is just before the Lord Road intersection. You can view the Zoning Map here.
Anything planned for property in all of Elizabethtown (including New Russia) requires notice to the Code Enforcement Officer, Gordon Costin. Once you fill out a Building Permit, the Code Officer will guide you through the process. He is here to help you navigate your property needs and will refer you to the Planning Board or Zoning Board of Appeals if necessary.
LULLR (Land Use Local Law and Development Regulations) This document provides the laws and regulations for the Hamlet of Elizabethtown. The details for setbacks, signage, zoning map, etc are included.
If you live outside of the Hamlet of Elizabethtown, contact the Code Enforcement Officer FIRST, and he will direct you further.
To apply for: Star Exemption - or call (518) 457-2036
Planning Board meets the FOURTH TUESDAY of each month at 6:30PM in the Boardroom of the Elizabethtown Town Hall at 7563 Court Street.
Help Shape the Future of Our Community
We’re always looking for engaged residents to serve on the Planning Board as full members or alternates. If you care about how our town grows — from new businesses to neighborhood projects — this is a meaningful way to get involved.
Flexible commitment. Training available. Real impact.
Interested? Reach out to etownnyrealty@gmail.com to learn more or apply.
Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA)
meets on an as needed basis and for training purposes.
The Board of Assessment Review works with the Assessor after exemptions are calculated and before the Final Tax Roll is created. Their schedule will be updated when the new timeline is provided by NYS Real Property.
Your Perspective Matters — Serve on the Zoning Board of Appeals
Want to make a real impact in your community? We’re recruiting ZBA Members and Alternates on a continuous basis. This board helps residents seek relief from zoning requirements and ensures decisions are fair and well‑reasoned.
All backgrounds welcome. Training provided. Apply anytime at zba@elizabethtown-ny.gov.
Upcoming Meetings
Elizabethtown Town Board Meeting
The Public is welcome to attend the monthly meetings for the Elizabethtown Town Board. Previous minutes are available on the Town's website.
Elizabethtown Planning Board Meeting
The Elizabethtown Planning Board reserves the Boardroom in the Town Hall on the FOURTH Tuesday of each month from 6:30pm - 8:30pm.
Elizabethtown Wastewater & Capital Water Board Meeting
Elizabethtown Town Board Meeting
The Public is welcome to attend the monthly meetings for the Elizabethtown Town Board. Previous minutes are available on the Town's website.
Elizabethtown Planning Board Meeting
The Elizabethtown Planning Board reserves the Boardroom in the Town Hall on the FOURTH Tuesday of each month from 6:30pm - 8:30pm.
