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