Rates and Other Charges
Property Tax Rates
Property tax rates are based on the four tax classes. The tax rates for fiscal year 2000/2001 through fiscal year 2011 are listed in the following table:
| YEAR | CLASS 1 | CLASS 2 | CLASS 3 | CLASS 4 |
| 11/12 | 18.205% | 13.433% | 12.473% | 10.152% |
| 10/11 | 17.364% | 13.353% | 12.631% | 10.312% |
| 09/10 | 17.088% | 13.241% | 12.743% | 10.426% |
| Average Annual Tax Rate 08/09 | 16.196% | 12.596% | 12.137% | 10.241% |
08/09
3rd & 4th Qtr. | 16.787% | 13.053% | 12.577% | 10.612% |
08/09
1st & 2nd Qtr. | 15.605% | 12.139% | 11.698% | 9.870% |
| 07/08 | 15.434% | 11.928% | 11.577% | 10.059% |
| 06/07 | 16.118% | 12.737% | 12.007% | 10.997% |
| 05/06 | 15.746% | 12.396% | 12.309% | 11.306% |
| 04/05 | 15.094% | 12.216% | 12.553% | 11.558% |
| 03/04 | 14.550% | 12.620% | 12.418% | 11.431% |
02/03
3rd & 4th Qtr. | 14.160% | 12.517% | 12.565% | 11.580% |
02/03
1st & 2nd Qtr. | 11.936% | 10.564% | 10.607% | 9.776% |
| 01/02 | 11.609% | 10.792% | 10.541% | 9.712% |
| 00/01 | 11.255% | 10.847% | 10.540% | 9.768% |
Archived Property Rates
Property Tax Rates for Veterans
Homeowners who receive the Veterans' Property Tax Exemption are only required to pay public school tax. The rates for each year are listed in the following table:
| School Tax Rate |
| YEAR | CLASS 1 | CLASS 2 | CLASS 3 | CLASS 4 |
| 11/12 | 11.596% | 8.582% | - | 6.493% |
| 10/11 | 10.206% | 7.877% | - | 6.090% |
| 09/10 | 9.469% | 7.367% | - | 5.808% |
| 08/09 | 9.870% | 7.705% | - | 6.271% |
| 07/08 | 10.342% | 8.019% | - | 6.769% |
| 06/07 | 9.182% | 7.288% | - | 6.301% |
| 05/06 | 8.693% | 6.872% | - | 6.276% |
| 04/05 | 8.225% | 6.687% | - | 6.335% |
| 03/04 | 7.761% | 6.764% | - | 6.135% |
02/03
3rd & 4th Qtr. | 7.096% | 6.312% | - | 5.848% |
02/03
1st & 2nd Qtr. | 7.096% | 6.312% | - | 5.848% |
Other Charges
Interest Rates for Late Payment of Property Taxes
Finance is required to charge interest on property taxes if payment is not received on the due date or grace period.
Rent Stabilized Apartment Fees
Owners of rent-regulated housing are required to pay an annual fee of $10 for each stabilized unit. They must register with the New York State Division of Housing and Community Renewal.
Other Agency Charges
Finance is responsible for collecting several charges issued by other City and State agencies.
