Suffolk County, NY Property Taxes (2026)

Suffolk County owners pay a median of $10,001 a year on a median home value of $539,500, an effective rate of 1.85%. That's the 44th-highest rate of 62 New York counties with Census data, below the New York county median of 2.18%.

Updated October 2026 · Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023)

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Effective tax rate

1.85%

44th highest of 62 in NY

Median annual bill

$10,001

~$833/month

Median home value

$539,500

New York county median

2.18%

Effective rate

What a protest could save you in Suffolk County

Enter the market value from your appraisal notice. We apply Suffolk County's 1.85% effective rate and a 10–15% reduction, the typical range for successful protests.

$
Est. annual tax
$9,981
Savings at 10–15% off
$998–$1,497
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Suffolk County vs. New York vs. U.S. property tax rates

Suffolk County1.85%
New York county median2.18%
U.S. county median0.84%

Key stat: Suffolk County's effective property tax rate is 1.85%, vs. 2.18% for the median New York county and 0.84% for the median U.S. county. It ranks 44th of 62 in New York. Effective rate = median tax bill ÷ median home value, so it already reflects typical exemptions. (Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023))

How to grievance your property taxes in Suffolk County

  1. 1

    Review your assessment notice

    Check the assessed value from the Suffolk County or Town Assessor. Compare it to recent sales of similar homes nearby.

  2. 2

    File your grievance before the deadline

    The Suffolk County deadline is Varies by municipality. Missing it means waiting until the next assessment year.

  3. 3

    Gather evidence

    Recent comparable sales, photos of condition issues, repair estimates or an independent appraisal.

  4. 4

    Present your case

    Submit evidence or attend a hearing with the County or Town Assessor.

  5. 5

    Get your decision

    If you win, your assessed value and bill go down. On a $10,001 bill, 10–15% off is $1000–$1500 a year.

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Property tax exemptions in New York

New York homeowners may qualify for exemptions that reduce taxable value. Check with the Suffolk County or Town Assessor for amounts.

Homestead exemption

For your primary residence. Reduces the value used to calculate your bill.

Senior / over-65

Many states add an exemption or freeze for owners 65 and older.

Disability

For homeowners with qualifying disabilities, often similar to the over-65 benefit.

Veterans

Disabled veterans may get partial or full exemptions depending on rating.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the property tax rate in Suffolk County, New York?
The median effective property tax rate in Suffolk County is 1.85%: a median annual bill of $10,001 on a median home value of $539,500. That's the 44th-highest rate of 62 New York counties with Census data. Your own rate depends on which city, school district and special districts you're in. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023).
How much are property taxes in Suffolk County?
The median Suffolk County property tax bill is $10,001 a year, about $833 a month, compared with a New York county median of $3,968.
What is the deadline to grievance property taxes in Suffolk County?
The deadline to grievance in Suffolk County is Varies by municipality. Missing it means waiting until the next assessment cycle.
Is Suffolk County a high property tax area?
Suffolk County's 1.85% effective rate is below the New York county median of 2.18% and above the U.S. county median of 0.84%. That's the 44th-highest rate of 62 New York counties with Census data.
Can TaxDrop help lower my Suffolk County property taxes?
TaxDrop analyzes your property against local comparable sales and helps you grievance your assessment.

Property taxes in nearby counties

Nassau County

Rate: 1.52%

Median bill: $10,001

Westchester County

Rate: 1.57%

Median bill: $10,001

Bronx County

Rate: 1.03%

Median bill: $5,310

Queens County

Rate: 0.88%

Median bill: $6,130

Putnam County

Rate: 2.23%

Median bill: $10,001

New York County

Rate: 0.90%

Median bill: $10,001

Kings County

Rate: 0.69%

Median bill: $6,120

Rockland County

Rate: 1.77%

Median bill: $10,001

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