Complete NY State County-by-County Breakdown

By Marc Giles
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Why This Guide Matters

As a homeowner in NY, NJ, or CT, you’re likely overpaying on property taxes. I’ve helped hundreds of clients successfully lower their bills. Below, you’ll find:
✔ Every NY county’s tax deadlines
✔ Key exemptions you qualify for
✔ Pro tips to fight unfair assessments

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Complete County List: Deadlines & Resources

📍 Long Island

Nassau County

• Grievance Deadline: March 1

• STAR Savings: Up to $1,000

• Hot Tip: Assessments updated annually – check yours!

Suffolk County

• Grievance Deadline: May 18

• Senior Exemption: 50% off

• Special: Agricultural exemptions available

📍 Hudson Valley

Westchester County

• Deadline: June 15

• Veteran Benefit: 15% reduction

• Must Know: Reassessment every 4 years

Rockland County

• Deadline: May 25

• Senior Discount: Up to 50%

• Pro Tip: File early – backlog common

Orange County

• Deadline: May 31

• First-Time Buyer Program: Ask me!

Dutchess County

• Deadline: May 31

• Historic Home Credits Available

📍 Capital Region

Albany County

• Deadline: May 24

• Energy Efficiency Rebates

Schenectady County

• Deadline: May 26

• Disabled Veteran Benefits

Saratoga County

• Deadline: May 26

• Farmland Preservation Credits

📍 Western NY

Erie County (Buffalo)

• Deadline: May 31

• Pro Tip: Snowbelt areas often overassessed

Monroe County (Rochester)

• Deadline: May 30

• Senior STAR Enhanced Program

Niagara County

• Deadline: May 31

• Waterfront Property Rules

📍 NYC Boroughs

All Boroughs

• Deadline: March 15

• Must Know:

  • Class 1 (1-3 family homes) vs Class 2 (condos)

  • Recent law changes affect co-ops

📍 Northern NY

St. Lawrence County

• Deadline: May 31

• Canadian Border Exceptions

Jefferson County

• Deadline: May 31

• Military Base Impact Areas

📍 Southern Tier

Broome County

• Deadline: May 31

• Flood Zone Considerations

Tompkins County (Ithaca)

• Deadline: May 31

• College Town Special Rules

📍 Connecticut (Selected Counties)

Fairfield County

• Mil Rate Varies by Town

• Hot Tip: Greenwich vs. Bridgeport differ wildly

New Haven County

• Senior Freeze Program

• Historic District Rules

Litchfield County

• Rural Land Discounts

• Second Home Considerations

3 Immediate Action Steps

1. Mark your county’s deadline (most are May-June)

2. Gather evidence (I can pull comps for you)

3. File your grievance (DIY or let me refer an attorney)

How I Can Help You Save More

Whether you want to:
✅ Sell your home for maximum profit
✅ Refinance to lower payments
✅ Find hidden tax savings
✅ Get mortgage protection

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