13827 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 13827 (Owego, New York) pay a median of $3,791/year in property taxes on homes valued at $142,600. This translates to an effective tax rate of 2.66%, which is 44% above the New York state average of 1.85%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 13827 is approximately $316, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Tioga County. This is $1,461 less than the New York average of $5,252/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in New York, 13827 has lower property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 13305 (2.66%) and 14718 (2.66%).

In Owego, property taxes represent approximately 5.4% of the median household income of $70,796, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

New York has no statewide property tax cap; your assessor determines when reassessment occurs and at what value. Tioga County offers the STAR (School Tax Relief) program for primary residences with household income up to $500,000, reducing school tax liability by $400–$900/year on average. Submit your STAR application to the Tioga County Assessor's office immediately after purchase; the deadline to apply for the current tax year is typically March 1.