13312 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 13312 (Brantingham, New York) pay a median of $4,250/year in property taxes on homes valued at $231,000. This translates to an effective tax rate of 1.84%, which is near the New York state average of 1.85%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 13312 is approximately $354, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Lewis County. This is $1,002 less than the New York average of $5,252/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in New York, 13312 has lower property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 12489 (1.84%) and 13694 (1.84%).

In Brantingham, property taxes represent approximately 6.0% of the median household income of $71,172, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

New York has no statewide property tax cap; Lewis County is a higher-rate jurisdiction where property is reassessed on a periodic cycle with no automatic adjustment at sale. Households earning ≤$500,000 should apply for STAR (School Tax Relief) through the Lewis County Assessor to reduce school taxes by approximately $300–$450 annually. File by March 15 following purchase; if age 65+, inquire about Enhanced STAR to maximize your exemption benefit.