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Taxes

Town/county property tax collections are collected in January and school property taxes are collected in September. Please see the Tax Schedule below for critical dates in the tax roll preparation process and for the most current tax due dates.

Tax Schedule

January

Combined Town/County property tax collection begins.

February

Penalty period commences for Town/County property tax collection.

March

Last day to pay Town/County property tax to Town (March 31).

April

Unpaid Town/County taxes returned to County Treasurer.

September

School tax collection begins.

October

Penalty period commences for School taxes.

November

Unpaid School taxes returned to County Treasurer.

Paying your taxes

Many homeowners have their property taxes paid from an escrow account through their mortgage company. It is vitally important that you maintain close scrutiny of your property tax payment history even if you do not pay your taxes directly. You and/or your lender are not exempt from the various penalties, fees, and proceedings that become relevant if an error results in the late or non-payment of your property taxes.

 

Partial payments may be made on your taxes. The first payment must be paid in the penalty-free period and we no longer require 50% of the balance. You can make up to four payments for town and county property taxes. Some school taxes accept partial payments others may not—you will need to contact us to be sure.​

Search Onondaga County property database and view your tax payments received.

Pay online

 

Online payment notes:

 

  • When paying online, payment is not immediate. The company cuts a check payable to the Receiver of Taxes and mails it to the tax office.

  • ​There is no direct deposit of payment. Payment envelopes do not get a U.S. Postal Service postmark, used as date of receipt (Real Property Tax Law 925). Many arrive at the tax office after the due date and must be returned to the property owners with penalties.

  • Please contact your bank and verify policy and timing for online payments. If you are going to use this service, you must be sure to have the payment to us by the due date.​

Pay in person or by mail

Town/County Property Tax Collections

 

January 1 through March 31, in person or by mail.

Payable to Nicole Reid, Tax Collector

8354 U.S. Route 20

Manlius, NY 13104

 

After April 1, by mail.

Onondaga County Chief Fiscal Officer

P.O. Box 1004

Syracuse, NY 13201-1004

315.435.2426

 

 

School Tax Collections

 

September 1 through October 31. Payable to:

Nicole Reid, Tax Collector

8354 U.S. Route 20

Manlius, NY 13104

The Clerk's Office is open:

  • Monday through Thursday: 8:30 a.m.–4 p.m.

  • Closed daily from 12–1 p.m.

 

After November 1, by mail only.

Onondaga County Chief Fiscal Officer

P.O. Box 1004

Syracuse, NY 13201-1004

315.435.2426

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