County real property tax (RPT) directors qualifications

Applicants must meet minimum qualification standards before being appointed to the office of county RPT director. The training and qualification requirements for county RPT directors are defined in 20 NYCRR 8188 (§8188-4.3).

County civil service offices or county personnel offices considering an individual for appointment should submit Form RP-3006, Application for qualifications review to Educational Services prior to making an appointment.

Educational Services will review the application and inform the county of the results within 30 days. Once qualifications are approved, the appointing authority can appoint the applicant to office.

Real Property Tax Law (RPTL) §1530(1-a): provides counties with the option to appoint an acting county RPT director to fill a vacancy, although this isn't required. After six months in the position, the individual must meet qualifications.

Term of office for county RPT directors

Appointments for county RPT directors and assessors are prescribed in Real Property Tax Law §1530. The appointment is for a six-year term.

The current term of office began on October 1, 2019 and ends September 30, 2025.

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Updated: May 20, 2025