- Real Property Assessor -
- Receiver of Taxes -
(Click for the current-year tax lookup for your property)
Gregory G. Stevens
1 Temple Drive
Tuxedo NY 10987
845.351.5602
Office Hours:
Monday - Friday
8:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Hours are subject to field work
Please call ahead to schedule an appointment
Tentative Assessment & Grievance Day 2013
The Town of Tuxedo Tentative Assessment Roll is available for public review.
Please see the News section for more information.
Grievance Day is Tuesday, May 28th, from 10 AM to 12 PM, and 6 PM to 8 PM. If you wish to grieve your assessment, please make arrangements to do so on or before this date.
wo things are guaranteed in life, Mark Twain told us, and taxes are one of them. In Tuxedo try to make paying your real property tax as painless as possible.
Where Can I Find the Assessed Values For Town Properties?
Here:
What Taxes Do I Have To Pay If I Own Property in Tuxedo?
Your property is subject to either two or three property taxes, depending on whether or not you reside in the Village of Tuxedo Park:
1. Town & County Tax | 2. School Tax
- Or -
| 3. Village Tax |
How Much Is My Town & County Property Tax?
You can look up your current Real Property bill for the current or prior tax years.
Current Year
Prior Years
Note that this is for the Town and County tax ONLY. Contact your school district or Village office for the School or Village taxes.
When are Property Taxes Due in Tuxedo?
Town and County taxes are due January 31st of each year. Village of Tuxedo Park taxes (if applicable) are due June 30th. School taxes are due September 30th.
Who Do I Pay My Property Taxes To?
Each jurisdiction collects their own taxes. There is no central property tax collection authority. The Town and County Tax Collector is Gregory G. Stevens Receiver of Taxes (contact information above).
The Tuxedo Union Free School District tax collector is Donna Matthews. Additionally, the Monroe-Woodbury School District and the Village of Tuxedo Park have their own separate tax collectors as well.
How Do I Find Out About and Pay My Other Property Taxes?
For Tuxedo Union Free School District taxes, contact Donna Matthews at 845.351.2296 extension 2399.
For Monroe-Woodbury School District taxes, contact 845.928.2321 extension 6.
For the Village of Tuxedo Park taxes, contact the Village office at 845.351.4745.
Do You Accept A Postmark?
Yes.
When Should I Expect My Bill?
Your bill should be mailed approximately 30 days prior to its due date. If you allow 3-4 days for the United States Post Office, you should receive your property tax bill before the 7th day of the month it is due.
What If I Don't Receive My Bill?
If you don't receive your bill, you should look up your property tax amount using the tax search service above, and make efforts to ensure that the full amount is paid on time. Additionally, you can contact the specific tax collection office to request a duplicate copy. We would recommend checking your address to ensure that it is accurate.
If I Don't Receive My Bill, Do I Have To Pay My Taxes?
The answer is unequivocally YES. The New York State Real Property regulations make no allowance for a property owner who - due to any circumstance - does not receive a tax bill. As a property owner, it is your responsibility to ensure that your taxes are paid on time, irrespective of receipt of a bill.
What Happens If I Don't Pay My Tax By The Due Date?
For the Town and County tax, you can still pay your bill with a 1% penalty (plus $2 fee) in the month of February, and a 2% penalty (plus $2 fee) in the month of March. These amounts are listed at the bottom left of your bill.
If you do not pay your bill by March 31st, you must contact the Orange County Real Property to arrange for your bill to be paid. Most likely they will re-levy your past due tax, with additional penalty and interest, onto the next tax bill (typically the school tax).
If you do not make efforts to keep your taxes current, the County of Orange may move to seize your property and recover past due taxes via public auction. Avoid this outcome by ensuring that you pay your taxes on time.
Are Any Exemptions Available?
Yes. New York State publishes a full list of available exemptions here.
Here are the most common exemptions with links to forms.
Exemption Type Value Details and qualification Form
| Basic STAR - School Tax Relief | Exempts first $30,000 of full value of home for school tax only | Owner-occupied, primary residences, modified income less than $500,000 per year | RP-425 |
| Enhanced STAR - School Tax Relief | Exempts first $62,200 of full value of home for school tax only | Owner-occupied, primary residence, owners age 65 as of December 31st of current year, modified income less than $79,050 per year | RP-425 |
| Senior Citizen's Exemption | Exempts first 50% of full value of home from Town and County taxes | Owner-occupied, primary residents, owner's age 65 as of December 31st of current year, total income less than $29,000 (see note) | RP-467 |
| Veteran's Exemption | Varies based on service; generally, exempts first 15% of assessed value (war time service) or 25% (combat service) | Owner-occupied, primary residence, served in time of war, show form DD-214; for full details visit the NYS website here | RP-458a |
| Exemption for Persons with Disabilities | Exempts first 50% of full value of home from Town and County taxes | Owner-occupied, primary residence, documented evidence of disability, total income less than $29,000 (see here) | RP-459c |
a full list of exemptions is available at the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance website here
How Do I Find Out About Recent Sales?
We will post current sales here as the data are available (last update 02/14/12).
How Do I Apply To The STAR Program?
Print out and fill out form RP-425. All property owners must sign it. Must be received by the Tax Assessor (address above) prior to March 1st to go into effect for the following tax year.
How Do I Find Out More About Property Taxes in New York?
The New York State Department of Taxation and Finance has excellent information available for finding out more about Real Property tax in the state. Links to your assessment, a full list of exemptions, how to contest an assessment, and much more is all available there.
What If I Don't Agree With My Assessment?
The first step is to discuss your assessment with the Tax Assessor. If he agrees that your property is not fairly assessed, he can rapidly and quickly offer you a stipulation, which will go into effect for the subsequent tax year.
To view your tentative assessment for 2012, click here.
If the Tax Assessor believes that your assessment is accurate, you can appeal to the Board of Assessment Review. Tax Grievance Day is the fourth Tuesday in May of every year. You may grieve your assessment from 10 AM - 12 PM and 6 PM - 8 PM in the Crisci Room at the Town of Tuxedo Town Hall (1 Temple Road).
Keep in mind that the Tax Assessor does not determine how much you pay in property taxes - he can only determine if your property is fairly assessed relative to the other properties in the Town of Tuxedo. If your tax bill has increased from prior years, the most likely cause is an increase of the tax levy, or budget, due to the various jurisdictions in the Town Government. While this may be an issue that you would like to discuss, the Tax Assessor does not control the tax rate - only the assessment on your specific property.