14085 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 14085 (Lake View, New York) pay a median of $5,916/year in property taxes on homes valued at $274,700. This translates to an effective tax rate of 2.15%, which is 17% above the New York state average of 1.85%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 14085 is approximately $493, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Erie County. This is $664 more than the New York average of $5,252/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in New York, 14085 has higher property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 11706 (2.15%) and 13433 (2.15%).

In Lake View, property taxes represent approximately 4.8% of the median household income of $124,286, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

New York has no statewide property tax cap; reassessment frequency and methods vary by town within Erie County and are administered by local assessors. Erie County primary residence owners with household income up to $500,000 qualify for STAR (School Tax Relief), which can reduce your annual school tax bill by $400–$900 depending on assessed value. Register for STAR with the Erie County Assessor's office by March 1 to lock in the exemption for the upcoming tax year.