14418 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 14418 (Branchport, New York) pay a median of $3,061/year in property taxes on homes valued at $196,300. This translates to an effective tax rate of 1.56%, which is 15% below the New York state average of 1.85%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 14418 is approximately $255, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Yates County. This is $2,191 less than the New York average of $5,252/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in New York, 14418 has lower property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 12440 (1.56%) and 11955 (1.56%).

In Branchport, property taxes represent approximately 5.7% of the median household income of $53,750, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

New York has no statewide property tax cap; Yates County towns reassess properties on local schedules, typically every 6–8 years. Yates County primary homebuyers earning under $500,000 qualify for STAR (School Tax Relief), which exempts a portion of assessed value from school district taxes and generates annual savings of $300–$800. Apply for STAR with the Yates County Assessor's office or your town assessor before March 1 to begin receiving benefits on your next tax bill.