New York County, NY property tax
Census ACS 2023 5-year estimates · updated 2026-09-20
The median effective property tax rate in New York County is 0.90%, below the New York median of 1.60% and below the national median of 0.98%. The median homeowner pays $10,000 a year on a home worth $1,108,900.
- Effective rate
- 0.90%
- Median annual bill
- $10,000+
- Median home value
- $1,108,900
- Rank in New York
- 60of 62
The Census caps reported taxes at $10,000, so the true median bill in New York County is higher than shown and the effective rate is understated.
Median annual bill divided by median home value, Census ACS 2023 5-year estimates.
Estimated annual bill by home value
| Home value | Estimated bill | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| $200,000 | $1,800 | $150 |
| $300,000 | $2,700 | $225 |
| $400,000 | $3,600 | $300 |
| $500,000 | $4,500 | $375 |
| $750,000 | $6,750 | $563 |
| $1,000,000 | $9,000 | $750 |
Property tax rates by city in New York County
| Place | Effective rate | Median bill | Median home value | Population |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York city * | 0.85% | $6,358 | $751,700 | 8,516,202 |
New York County compared with New York and the US
| Area | Effective rate | Median bill | Median home value |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York County | 0.90% | $10,000 | $1,108,900 |
| New York median | 1.60% | $6,450 | $403,000 |
| United States median | 0.98% | $2,969 | n/a |
New York County compared with neighboring counties
New York County borders 5 counties. Ranked from lowest to highest median effective rate, it places 3 of 6.
| County | Effective rate | Median bill | Median home value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kings County | 0.69% | $6,120 | $889,700 |
| Queens County | 0.88% | $6,130 | $699,200 |
| New York County | 0.90% | $10,000+ | $1,108,900 |
| Bronx County | 1.03% | $5,310 | $517,000 |
| Bergen County, NJ | 1.69% | $10,000+ | $593,200 |
| Hudson County, NJ | 1.85% | $9,413 | $508,600 |
New York statewide: New York's main homeowner benefit is STAR, which reduces school taxes.
Due dates and payment
New York statewide: in most communities school tax bills are mailed in early September and county and town tax bills in early January. Payment deadlines vary by school district and municipality, and some downstate counties and cities run different calendars. Confirm the local schedule with the New York County tax office.
Appealing your assessment
New York City sets its own calendar. Owners receive the Department of Finance's Notice of Property Value on or about January 15, and the Tax Commission must receive an application for review by March 15 for Tax Class 1 properties or by March 1 for Tax Classes 2, 3 and 4. These deadlines cannot be extended. Appeals are filed with the New York City Tax Commission. Bring recent sales of comparable homes, photos of condition issues, and any error in the record such as square footage or lot size. How to appeal, step by step.
How New York assesses value
Each New York city or town assesses every property at the same uniform percentage of market value, called its level of assessment, which may be 100% or a fraction. Full New York rules, exemptions and deadlines.
Rates and medians: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2023 5-year estimates, tables B25103 and B25077. Effective rate is median taxes paid divided by median owner-occupied home value. Places: Census place by county reference file. Neighbors: Census county adjacency file. Rules: NYS Department of Taxation and Finance, Property tax calendar. NYS Tax Department, How assessments are determined. NYS Tax Department, Contesting your assessment. NYS Tax Department, STAR eligibility. NYS Tax Department, Property tax bills.
Frequently asked questions
What is the property tax rate in New York County, NY?
The median effective property tax rate in New York County is 0.90% of home value, below the New York median of 1.60% and below the national median of 0.98%. The median homeowner pays $10,000 a year on a median home value of $1,108,900 (Census ACS 2023 5-year).
How much is property tax on a $400,000 house in New York County?
About $3,600 per year at the county's median effective rate of 0.90%, before exemptions. The exact bill depends on the city, school district and special districts that serve the parcel, so treat this as a planning estimate.
When are property taxes due in New York County?
New York statewide: in most communities school tax bills are mailed in early September and county and town tax bills in early January. Payment deadlines vary by school district and municipality, and some downstate counties and cities run different calendars. Check the New York County tax office for the exact local dates.
What is the deadline to appeal a New York County assessment?
New York City sets its own calendar. Owners receive the Department of Finance's Notice of Property Value on or about January 15, and the Tax Commission must receive an application for review by March 15 for Tax Class 1 properties or by March 1 for Tax Classes 2, 3 and 4. These deadlines cannot be extended. File with the New York City Tax Commission.
How does New York County compare with the rest of New York?
New York County ranks 60 of 62 New York counties by effective rate. The New York median is 1.60% and the median bill is $6,450.