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New York Property Tax Rates by County (2026)

Compare effective property tax rates across 62 New York counties. Homeowners who believe their property is over-assessed can grievance their assessment. The deadline to grievance is Varies by municipality.

Effective Tax Rate

2.00%

Higher than the national median of 1.02%

Median Home Value

$179,500

Median Annual Tax Bill

$3,968

How Are Property Taxes Calculated in New York?

Property taxes in New York are based on the assessed value of your property multiplied by local tax rates set by school districts, municipalities, and other taxing authorities. The median effective tax rate across New York counties is 2.00%, which is above the national median of 1.02%.

If you believe your property's assessed value is too high, you have the right to grievance the assessment. TaxDrop handles the entire process — you only pay if we save you $500 or more.

All 62 New York Counties

CountyEff. Tax RateMedian Home ValueMedian Annual Tax Bill
Albany County1.89%$277,400$5,253
Allegany County2.94%$97,900$2,881
Bronx County1.03%$517,000$5,310
Broome County2.64%$145,100$3,824
Cattaraugus County2.69%$109,400$2,946
Cayuga County2.28%$164,200$3,747
Chautauqua County2.39%$119,300$2,846
Chemung County2.52%$132,100$3,332
Chenango County2.39%$128,100$3,061
Clinton County1.98%$175,100$3,461
Columbia County1.55%$309,800$4,795
Cortland County2.65%$158,100$4,184
Delaware County1.74%$176,200$3,059
Dutchess County1.96%$368,100$7,226
Erie County2.08%$217,400$4,525
Essex County1.56%$200,000$3,111
Franklin County1.88%$128,600$2,418
Fulton County2.13%$156,100$3,325
Genesee County2.51%$157,800$3,958
Greene County1.66%$248,300$4,116
Hamilton County0.98%$242,000$2,369
Herkimer County2.27%$135,000$3,067
Jefferson County1.58%$181,000$2,851
Kings County0.69%$889,700$6,120
Lewis County1.70%$158,000$2,682
Livingston County2.47%$169,600$4,182
Madison County2.30%$176,800$4,058
Monroe County2.79%$197,100$5,495
Montgomery County2.56%$141,600$3,630
Nassau County1.52%$658,700$10,001
New York County0.90%$1,108,900$10,001
Niagara County2.28%$177,400$4,052
Oneida County2.13%$171,100$3,646
Onondaga County2.59%$185,300$4,805
Ontario County2.20%$202,900$4,460
Orange County2.34%$361,100$8,463
Orleans County3.00%$126,200$3,781
Oswego County2.58%$139,600$3,595
Otsego County1.65%$175,900$2,911
Putnam County2.23%$448,000$10,001
Queens County0.88%$699,200$6,130
Rensselaer County2.19%$244,300$5,357
Richmond County0.92%$658,500$6,074
Rockland County1.77%$564,200$10,001
Saratoga County1.49%$324,800$4,843
Schenectady County2.46%$223,100$5,486
Schoharie County2.19%$182,000$3,977
Schuyler County1.94%$163,300$3,165
Seneca County2.29%$142,700$3,267
St. Lawrence County2.28%$119,800$2,735
Steuben County2.52%$128,600$3,245
Suffolk County1.85%$539,500$10,001
Sullivan County2.16%$234,800$5,082
Tioga County2.45%$153,200$3,750
Tompkins County2.35%$271,500$6,374
Ulster County1.94%$315,100$6,124
Warren County1.53%$247,600$3,789
Washington County2.08%$185,000$3,852
Wayne County2.55%$163,400$4,168
Westchester County1.57%$638,400$10,001
Wyoming County2.30%$154,700$3,557
Yates County1.92%$178,000$3,417

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Key Highlights

Highest Tax Rate

3.00%

Orleans County

Lowest Tax Rate

0.69%

Kings County

Highest Tax Bill

$10,001

Westchester County

Lowest Tax Bill

$2,369

Hamilton County

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How to Grievance Your New York Property Taxes

Filing a property tax grievance in New York is your legal right. Here is the basic process:

  1. Review your annual assessment notice from your local assessor.
  2. File your grievance before the deadline (Varies by municipality).
  3. Gather evidence: recent comparable sales, photos of property condition issues, and any independent appraisals.
  4. Attend a hearing or submit your evidence for review.
  5. Receive a decision on your assessed value.

TaxDrop handles this entire process for you. Our experts analyze your property, build your case, and represent you. You only pay if we save you $500 or more.

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