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GENERAL INFORMATION - PAYMENTS
What is the address and phone number of the Steuben County
Treasurer? 3 East Pulteney Square
Bath NY 14810 (607) 664-2488 Fax: (607) 664-2188
Does the Treasurer accept credit card payments?Yes, Mastercard or Visa
Does the Treasurer accept the US postmark as the payment date: Yes.
What are the Treasurer’s Office hours?Monday – Friday 8:30 – 5:00
TAXES
When will I receive my Town/County tax bill? Tax bills are mailed in January. If you
do not receive a bill, contact your town
tax collector.
When are property taxes due?County and town taxes are paid to the town
tax
collector until March 31. No penalty if paid by January 31.
When will I receive my school tax bill? Depends on your school district.
Central schools districts send out bills September. Corning / Hornell City school districts send bills October.
When are school taxes due?Central School districts are due
October 31.
Corning City School taxes are due March 31 - payable in 2 installments. Hornell City School taxes due by December 31.
When are my village tax bills sent out?South Corning & Hammondsport -March
1.
All other villages - June 1.
When are my village taxes due?Payable to village
tax
collector by
October 31.
When are the City of Corning tax bills sent?July 1
When are the City of Hornell tax bills sent? May 1
How
and where do I pay property taxes?Current taxes are payable
to Towns, School
Districts, Villages
&
Cities.
Delinquent taxes are payable to the Steuben County Treasurer. The most current year taxes due must be paid before any prior year taxes can be paid. For more information contact: (607)
664-2488.
Can
I pay my current property taxes in installments?Corning City School taxes may be paid
in two installments.
Can
I pay my taxes online?Not at this time but we are in the
process of exploring that option.
What happens if I don’t pay my taxes?Steuben County has the option of
foreclosing on your property.
Is
there any way for me to pay my delinquent taxes on an installment plan?Yes, you may set up an installment plan
for delinquent taxes at the Steuben County Treasurer Office. You
will need a minimum of 10 % down payment. The term can be up to 24
months. You must keep current taxes paid or your installment contract
will be in default.
Am
I eligible for the STAR Program?The STAR program applies only to your
school taxes.
File an application with your local assessor by March 1, except in Hornell City by January 1. Basic Exemption – you must file one time if you own your home and it is your primary residence. Enhanced Exemption – you must file annually if your are age 65 and your income is less than $60,000. If
there is an error on my tax bill, whom should I contact?Please notify your assessor immediately
Why do I have to pay school tax? I have no children in school.You may not have a child in school, but if you own property you contribute to the funding of education. Federal and State law mandates (requires) public educational programs. Since Federal and State dollars are insufficient to meet total costs, school districts depend on real property taxes. Additionally, County tax dollars partially fund Community Colleges and programs for special-needs children.
TAX AUCTION
When is the delinquent tax auction of real property held?The tax auction is usually held in
July.
For more information contact Steuben County Treasurer Office at 607-664-2488. For detailed information on tax foreclosed properties, including photographs and pertinent information, visit www.steubencony.org
Where is the Steuben County Delinquent Tax Auction held?Bath Haverling High School Auditorium
25 Ellas Ave, Bath NY
What time is the auction held?10:00 am Please come early to
sign in.
Can
I obtain a list of properties that will be auctioned?Yes, books maybe purchased at the
Steuben County Treasurer’s Office or you can visit our web site, www.steubencony.org
Is
there a minimum bid on county owned property that is being auctioned?No. To view the Notice to Bidders & Terms of Sale,
.
Is
there a list of rules/terms of the auction?Yes, see Notice to Bidders & Terms of Sale.
TITLE SEARCH Why
does Steuben County do a title search on my property?If your property has unpaid taxes and
is on the List of Delinquent Taxes, a title search is prepared for the
notification process that takes place during the final 90 days of
foreclosure.
MISCELLANEOUS
What is the Steuben County Sales Tax Rate?8% (4% New York State, 4% Steuben
County).
Additional sales tax information can be found at the numbers /addresses listed below: For general New York State tax
information:
1-800-972-1233 www.tax.state.ny.us/ For sales tax information from the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance: 1-800-698-2909 www.tax.state.ny.us/nyshome/stidx.htm For sale tax publications: 1-800-462-8100 www.tax.ny.state.ny.us/pubs_and_bulls/Publications/sales_pubs.htm
Where do I get a Certificate of Residence and why do I need it?You can obtain a Certificate of
Residence at the Steuben County Treasurer’s Office or download one from
the web site. The certificate is completed to receive the resident tuition rate at community colleges only. Instructions are available by clicking here. |
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