Search Smithtown Property Tax Records
Smithtown property tax records are managed by the Town Assessor and the Receiver of Taxes, with county-level support from Suffolk County. Assessor Peter D. Johnson Esq. ISO sets values on every parcel in town, using a Residential Assessment Ratio of 1.12. That means homes are assessed at 1.12% of their full market value. You can search Smithtown property tax records online through the town's tax portal, pay bills, and review assessment rolls. The Assessor's office at 40 Maple Avenue handles exemption applications and grievance filings, while Receiver Deanna Varricchio manages all tax collection from 99 W. Main Street.
Smithtown Property Tax Overview
Smithtown Assessor's Office
The Town of Smithtown Assessor's Office is at 40 Maple Avenue, Smithtown, NY 11787. The phone number is (631) 360-7560. Assessor Peter D. Johnson Esq. ISO oversees the staff that appraises every property and maintains the assessment roll. The office handles exemption applications for STAR, veterans, senior citizens, and other programs allowed under New York's Real Property Tax Law.
Smithtown's RAR of 1.12 means assessed values are a tiny fraction of what a home would actually sell for. This is common in parts of Long Island where towns have not done a full revaluation in decades. The state uses equalization rates to make sure tax levies are fair across jurisdictions, even when assessment ratios differ. If you see an assessed value of $5,000 on a home worth $500,000, that is how the math works in Smithtown.
Assessment rolls are available for public review. If you want to challenge your assessment, the process starts with talking to the assessor's office. Formal grievances go through the Board of Assessment Review.
| Assessor | Peter D. Johnson Esq. ISO |
|---|---|
| Address | 40 Maple Avenue, Smithtown, NY 11787 |
| Phone | (631) 360-7560 |
Search Smithtown Property Tax Records Online
The Smithtown Tax Online system lets you search property tax records and pay bills through the web. You can look up any parcel by bill number, property address, or owner name. The system shows current tax bills and payment status. All the data is considered public information.
The authorized collection period runs from December 1 through May 31. New payments are updated within 24 hours after the Receiver of Taxes office processes them. If you need to pay after May 31, you have to contact the Suffolk County Department of Finance at 631-852-3000. The county takes over collection once the town's period ends.
During the open collection period, you can pay online, visit the office, or call (631) 360-7610. The Receiver of Taxes also accepts mail payments and has a drop box at Town Hall for after-hours use.
Smithtown Receiver of Taxes
Receiver of Taxes Deanna Varricchio runs the tax collection side of Smithtown property tax records. Her office is at 99 W. Main Street, Smithtown, NY 11787. The phone number is (631) 360-7610. During the collection period, you can view and pay your bills in person or online. Duplicate bills are available if you lost the original. Just call the office.
Payments go by mail, in person, or through the drop box at Town Hall. The collection schedule follows Suffolk County's calendar. Once the town's collection window closes, unpaid taxes move to the county level. Late payments after that point carry additional penalties.
| Receiver | Deanna Varricchio |
|---|---|
| Address | 99 W. Main Street, Smithtown, NY 11787 |
| Phone | (631) 360-7610 |
Property Tax Exemptions in Smithtown
Smithtown residents can file for several property tax exemptions. STAR is the most common. Basic STAR applies to all owner-occupied homes and reduces the school tax portion. Enhanced STAR gives seniors 65 and older a bigger reduction if their income falls below the state cap. Applications go through the NYS STAR program.
Veterans exemptions are available under RPTL Sections 458 through 458-b. The amount depends on service record and disability status. Senior citizen exemptions under RPTL Section 467 use a sliding scale tied to income. All exemptions require a separate application filed with the Smithtown Assessor's office before the deadline. They do not apply automatically.
Note: Exemption applications in Smithtown must be filed with the Assessor at 40 Maple Avenue before the annual deadline.
How Smithtown Assessments Work
Under New York Real Property Tax Law, every parcel in Smithtown must appear on the assessment roll. The assessed value is based on the property's market value, but Smithtown uses a fractional assessment ratio of 1.12. The state calculates an equalization rate to adjust for this gap between assessed and market value. Tax rates are then applied to the assessed value to determine the bill.
The tentative roll typically comes out on May 1. Grievance Day falls on the fourth Tuesday in May for most towns. If you want to contest your value, file form RP-524 with the Board of Assessment Review. After that, small claims review or an Article 7 proceeding in court are your options. The Check Your Assessment page on the state tax site explains the full process.
Smithtown County Resources
Smithtown is in Suffolk County. Visit the county page for countywide property tax records, land records, and tax map resources.
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