Refunds

If you have a credit on your property account, Finance will automatically apply it towards your next property tax bill.  However, you may use the Property Refund Request to apply for a refund if you are a taxpayer whose credit was applied to property tax due, but there is still money left.  You may leave it in your account to be applied to your next tax payment, or apply for a refund.

Property Refund Request
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Request a refund online

More information on excess SCRIE credit
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City Register Refunds

Property Tax Credits
There are two situations that can result in a property tax credit:

Overpayment – Perhaps a taxpayer and a bank or mortgage company both paid the property tax on the same property, resulting in overpayment.  Or a taxpayer made a property tax payment and, later, the charge is canceled.  If, however, the credit was on the account before a taxpayer took ownership of the property, and the former owner requests a refund check, the credit will be refunded to the former owner, not applied to current charges.

Reduction in property's assessed value – A taxpayer's successful appeal to the Tax Commission can result in a reduction of the property's assessed value.  Also, a taxpayer may apply for and receive a property tax exemption, such as STAR. These exemption programs reduce the property's assessed value, which results in a reduction in the amount of tax due.

City Register Refunds
Use the City Register's Application to Claim a Refund to request a refund of recording fees and other fees or taxes that the City Register collects in connection with filing or recording documents.

City Register Application to Claim a Refund
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