14013 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 14013 (Basom, New York) pay a median of $3,336/year in property taxes on homes valued at $152,800. This translates to an effective tax rate of 2.18%, which is 18% above the New York state average of 1.85%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 14013 is approximately $278, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Genesee County. This is $1,916 less than the New York average of $5,252/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in New York, 14013 has higher property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 13080 (2.18%) and 14889 (2.18%).

In Basom, property taxes represent approximately 4.5% of the median household income of $73,350, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

New York has no statewide property tax cap; towns within Genesee County conduct assessments on their own schedules, typically every 6–8 years. Genesee County homebuyers should immediately enroll in the STAR (School Tax Relief) program if household income is under $500,000, exempting a portion of value from school taxes and saving $300–$700/year. Contact your town assessor in Genesee County by February to file your STAR application and ensure eligibility for the current tax year.