Suffolk County Property Tax Calculator
Suffolk County property tax is set town by town — each of the county's towns runs its own assessor's office rather than a single countywide authority — but every eligible owner-occupant across the county can apply the same statewide STAR relief to reduce their school tax bill. Suffolk sits among the New York counties carrying some of the highest median property tax bills in the country. Toggle to Suffolk County above and enter a home value for a side-by-side comparison.
Annual Property Tax
$9,387Monthly (Escrow)
$782Effective Rate
1.62%Suffolk County's effective rate (1.62%) is 25% higher than the New York average (1.30%).
Edit inputs ↑Suffolk County Effective Rate
1.62%
Vs. New York Average
25% higher
New York National Rank
#11 of 51
1 = highest statewide rate
County Median Home Value
$578,400
Estimated Annual Tax (Median Home)
$9,387
Monthly Equivalent
$782
Property tax in Suffolk County, New York
- Each town within Suffolk County maintains its own assessor's office, so there's no single countywide assessing authority — check with your specific town.
- New York's STAR program cuts the school-tax slice of a bill for an eligible owner-occupied primary residence, whether it's delivered as an exemption or a rebate check.
- Owners who disagree with an assessment can grieve it with their town's board of assessment review before pursuing further appeal through the courts.
- Bills here regularly land among the highest-median counties nationwide — a mix of strong home values and the cost of running dozens of separate towns and districts.
Other large New York counties
Effective rate = aggregate real-estate taxes paid ÷ aggregate home value (ACS 2024 5-year).
| County | Effective Rate | Median Home Value |
|---|---|---|
| Westchester County | 1.84% | $663,200 |
| Nassau County | 1.72% | $684,700 |
| Monroe County | 2.41% | $213,700 |
| Allegany County | 2.37% | $101,700 |
| Orleans County | 2.23% | $140,800 |
| Onondaga County | 2.22% | $200,200 |
| Broome County | 2.21% | $154,900 |
See property tax across every county in New York at the New York property tax calculator , or check your New York income tax with the New York income tax calculator .
Frequently asked questions
How is property tax calculated in Suffolk County?
Each of Suffolk County's towns runs its own valuation process, and school districts, towns, and special districts then bill their own rates against that assessed figure — there's no single county-set number. STAR relief trims the school-tax slice for an eligible owner-occupant regardless of which town you're in.
How do I appeal my Suffolk County assessment?
Since assessment happens town by town, the grievance goes to your specific town's board of assessment review during its annual window rather than to any countywide office. Small claims assessment review or the courts are available next if the grievance doesn't resolve things.
Does Suffolk County offer a homestead-type exemption?
New York's STAR program is the closest equivalent, cutting the school-tax slice of the bill for an eligible owner-occupied primary residence. Your specific town may layer on further relief for seniors, veterans, or other qualifying owners.
Why are Suffolk County property tax bills so high?
Suffolk regularly appears among the counties nationally with the highest median property tax bills, a combination of strong home values and the cost of funding schools and services across dozens of separate towns and districts rather than one consolidated authority.
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