2027 Property Tax Due Dates
Varies by locality
First installment
Varies by locality
Second installment
Payment Methods
Online, Mail, In-Person
Rockland County Treasurer
How to Pay
Online
Pay using credit card or e-check
By Mail
Mail check payable to Rockland County Treasurer
In Person
Visit the Treasurer's office
About Property Taxes in New York
New York's property tax system is one of the most complex in the country, varying significantly by county, city, town, village, and school district. Unlike most states, New York has no single unified property tax — you may receive separate bills from your county, municipality, and school district, each with its own assessment, rate, and due date. Property assessments are set by local assessors, and the assessed value is often expressed as a fraction of market value (the "level of assessment," or LOA), which varies widely by jurisdiction. New York City operates under a distinct four-class system with its own rules. Always verify deadlines with your specific local tax authority, as schedules vary significantly by county and municipality.
Payment & Assessment
Property tax payment schedules in New York vary significantly by location: School taxes: Typically due September 1 for most districts outside New York City, with a grace period to October 1 in many areas. Some districts have different deadlines. County and town or city taxes: Most counties bill January 1, with payment typically due by January 31 or February 28 without penalty. Some municipalities collect on different schedules. New York City: Quarterly billing for properties assessed above $250,000 (due July 1, October 1, January 1, April 1). Semiannual billing for smaller properties. Contact your county treasurer, town tax collector, or school district for your specific payment schedule. Many counties and municipalities offer online payment portals. Some jurisdictions offer installment plans for qualifying taxpayers.
Statewide framework for New York. Your county's specific rates and deadlines are shown above.
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About Rockland County
Rockland County is the southernmost county on the west side of the Hudson River in the U.S. state of New York. It is part of the New York metropolitan area. As of the 2020 U.S. census, the county's population is 338,329, making it the state's third-most densely populated county outside New York City after Nassau and neighboring Westchester counties. The county seat and largest hamlet is New City. Rockland County is accessible via both the New York State Thruway, which crosses the Hudson River to Westchester via the Tappan Zee Bridge over the Tappan Zee, ten exits up from the NYC border; and the Palisades Parkway, four exits up, via the George Washington Bridge. The county's name derives from "rocky land", as the area has been aptly described, largely due to the Hudson River Palisades. The county is part of the Hudson Valley region of the state.
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