14571 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 14571 (Waterport, New York) pay a median of $3,184/year in property taxes on homes valued at $158,900. This translates to an effective tax rate of 2.00%, which is 9% above the New York state average of 1.85%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 14571 is approximately $265, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Orleans County. This is $2,068 less than the New York average of $5,252/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in New York, 14571 has higher property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 14507 (2.00%) and 13469 (2.00%).

In Waterport, property taxes represent approximately 3.9% of the median household income of $81,000, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

New York has no statewide property tax cap; Orleans County reassessments are conducted by town assessors at intervals determined locally. Orleans County primary residence owners earning under $500,000 qualify for STAR (School Tax Relief), exempting a percentage of assessed value from school district taxes and typically saving $250–$600/year. Submit your STAR application to the Orleans County Assessor's office or your town assessor by March 1 to ensure eligibility.