Search Clarkstown Property Tax Records

Clarkstown property tax records are held by the Town Assessor's office at 10 Maple Avenue in New City. You can look up tax bills, check your assessment, and pay what you owe through the town's online tools. Rockland County also keeps records for all parcels in Clarkstown, so there are two ways to search. The assessor sets values each year and the clerk collects taxes on a set schedule. If you need to find out what a home is worth or see past tax bills, both the town and county have search tools you can use from home or in person.

Clarkstown Assessor's Office

John Noto serves as the Town Assessor for Clarkstown. His office sits at 10 Maple Ave., New City, NY 10956. You can call (845) 639-2031 with questions about your assessed value or to ask about exemptions. Hours run from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on weekdays. The staff handles all the assessment work for the town, from setting values to processing grievances.

Every property in Clarkstown gets inspected on a regular cycle. The assessor's office gathers data on each parcel, things like style, year built, lot size, age, and condition. That data goes into the town's property database. When a home gets an addition or a garage goes up, the office updates the record. They also track ownership changes so the rolls stay current. If you buy or sell a home in Clarkstown, the assessor picks up the transfer from the deed and adjusts the roll.

The office also handles exemptions. Veterans, seniors, and people with disabilities may qualify for lower assessments under state law. The STAR program cuts school taxes for owner-occupied homes. Enhanced STAR gives a bigger break to those 65 and older who meet income limits. You have to apply at the assessor's office to get any of these.

Search Clarkstown Property Tax Records Online

The quickest way to find Clarkstown property tax records is through the Town of Clarkstown Assessor's website. The assessor's page links to the real property system, public notices, and FOIL request forms. You can also reach the online tax payment system through the BASgov portal, where you search by bill number, tax map number, property address, or owner name. When you search by address, just type the street number and name. Leave off any suffix like Road or Drive.

The BASgov system lets you view your tax bill and pay it right there. Credit cards come with a service fee. Electronic check is the cheapest option. The system only takes full payments, so you can't pay part of a bill online. A 24-hour drop box at Town Hall gives you another way to pay after hours.

The Town of Clarkstown main website also has links to all tax and assessment tools in one spot. You can find the assessor's page, the tax calendar, and forms for exemptions and grievances.

Clarkstown Tax Payment Schedule

Town and county tax bills go out the first week of January each year. School tax bills follow in the first week of September. If you miss your bill in the mail, call the office right away for a copy. Under NYS Real Property Law Section 922, not getting a bill does not excuse you from paying on time. Interest and penalties still apply.

The penalties are set by the Real Property Tax Law. No town official has the power to waive them. State examiners audit these records, so the clerk's office has no room to bend the rules. It is the homeowner's job to know when taxes are due and to pay them by the deadline. If your original bill never showed up, ask for a duplicate.

Note: Extended office hours may apply during peak tax collection periods in January and October.

Clarkstown Property Tax Assessment Process

The tentative assessment roll comes out on May 1 each year. Grievance Day falls on the fourth Tuesday in May for most towns in New York, and Clarkstown follows this schedule. If you think your assessment is too high, you file a complaint with the Board of Assessment Review using Form RP-524. Bring comparable sales data or a recent appraisal. The board hears your case and makes a ruling.

Under RPTL Section 502, the assessor must tell you when your assessment changes. The final roll comes out around July 1. If the board rules against you, you can take your case to court under RPTL Article 7. Most disputes get settled at the grievance stage, though. The assessor's office can walk you through what you need to bring and how the process works.

Rockland County Property Tax Records

Rockland County holds tax data for every parcel in Clarkstown. The county keeps assessment rolls, tax maps, and transfer records. You can search by owner name, address, or tax map number through the county's online tools. The NYS Municipal Data Portal also lets you look up Clarkstown's equalization rate, roll dates, and assessor contact details. Sales data from the Office of Real Property Tax Services gets updated each week.

If you want to check sales in the area, the state runs SalesWeb, which tracks property transfers across New York. You can filter by county, municipality, date range, and property type. The data comes from RP-5217 transfer reports filed with the county clerk.

Rockland County Property Tax Records

Clarkstown is part of Rockland County. Visit the county page for more details on countywide records and resources:

• Rockland County Property Tax Records

Nearby Cities

These nearby cities also have property tax record pages you can check:

• Ramapo
• Orangetown
• Greenburgh
• White Plains