14781 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 14781 (Sherman, New York) pay a median of $2,453/year in property taxes on homes valued at $126,700. This translates to an effective tax rate of 1.94%, which is 5% above the New York state average of 1.85%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 14781 is approximately $204, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Chautauqua County. This is $2,799 less than the New York average of $5,252/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in New York, 14781 has higher property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 14544 (1.94%) and 13083 (1.93%).

In Sherman, property taxes represent approximately 3.8% of the median household income of $65,134, 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.