14728 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 14728 (Dewittville, New York) pay a median of $2,456/year in property taxes on homes valued at $165,900. This translates to an effective tax rate of 1.48%, which is 20% below the New York state average of 1.85%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 14728 is approximately $205, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Chautauqua County. This is $2,796 less than the New York average of $5,252/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in New York, 14728 has lower property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 12545 (1.48%) and 10532 (1.48%).

In Dewittville, property taxes represent approximately 4.0% of the median household income of $62,143, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

New York has no statewide property tax cap; Chautauqua County towns reassess properties on their own cycles, typically every 6–10 years. Chautauqua County homeowners with primary residences and household income under $500,000 should enroll in the STAR (School Tax Relief) program, which reduces school taxes by exempting a percentage of assessed value — saving $200–$450/year. File your STAR application with the Chautauqua County Assessor or your town assessor by the March 1 deadline.