13746 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 13746 (Chenango Forks, New York) pay a median of $2,955/year in property taxes on homes valued at $133,900. This translates to an effective tax rate of 2.21%, which is 20% above the New York state average of 1.85%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 13746 is approximately $246, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Broome County. This is $2,297 less than the New York average of $5,252/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in New York, 13746 has lower property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 12580 (2.21%) and 14136 (2.21%).

In Chenango Forks, property taxes represent approximately 5.1% of the median household income of $58,250, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

New York has no statewide property tax cap; assessments are conducted by town assessors at intervals set by each municipality. Broome County primary homebuyers earning under $500,000 must enroll in STAR (School Tax Relief) to exempt a percentage of assessed value from school taxes, potentially saving $300–$600/year in this lower-value market. File your STAR application with the Broome County Assessor's office before the March 1 deadline to receive benefits on your next tax bill.