14736 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 14736 (Findley Lake, New York) pay a median of $6,161/year in property taxes on homes valued at $187,500. This translates to an effective tax rate of 3.29%, which is 78% above the New York state average of 1.85%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 14736 is approximately $513, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Chautauqua County. This is $909 more than the New York average of $5,252/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in New York, 14736 has higher property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 14802 (3.32%) and 10928 (3.25%).

In Findley Lake, property taxes represent approximately 6.8% of the median household income of $90,500, 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.