Search Broome County Property Tax Records
Broome County property tax records cover 1 city, 16 towns, and 7 villages in the Southern Tier of New York. The Real Property Tax Services office at 60 Hawley Street in Binghamton keeps assessment rolls, tax maps, and sales data for all of them. You can search online for free through Image Mate Online or use the county GIS Portal to view parcels on a map. The office also has public terminals if you want to search in person. Whether you need assessed values, tax status, or building details, the county makes most of that data available at no cost.
Broome County Overview
Broome County Real Property Tax Services
The main office sits on the 2nd floor of the Broome County Office Building, 60 Hawley Street, Binghamton, NY 13902. Call (607) 778-2169 during business hours, Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Fax is (607) 778-2359. The director and staff handle assessment roll maintenance, tax map upkeep, property tax billing, and tax foreclosure auctions. They serve every municipality in Broome County.
Walk-ins are welcome. The office has free public terminals for searching property records. Staff can help with exemption applications, tax rate questions, and property transfer forms. If you need printed tax maps or copies of assessment data, they can provide those on site.
| Office | Broome County Real Property Tax Services |
|---|---|
| Address | 60 Hawley Street, 2nd Floor, Binghamton, NY 13902 |
| Phone | (607) 778-2169 |
| Fax | (607) 778-2359 |
| Hours | Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
Broome County Property Records on Image Mate Online
The Broome County Image Mate Online system gives free public access to property records. You can search by address, owner name, tax map number, or parcel ID. Each result shows ownership details, assessment values, tax status, building characteristics, sales history, and special districts. Many parcels also have photos and viewable tax maps.
The platform works on phones and tablets. You can print property cards or just browse through the data on screen. Registration is free for basic access. The Real Property office updates the data on a regular cycle, so the numbers stay current with the latest assessment roll. Historical data from previous years is also in the system, which is useful if you need to see how an assessment changed over time.
Broome County GIS Portal and Mapping
The Broome County GIS Portal has several map viewers. The main parcel viewer shows property boundaries and lets you click on any lot to see assessment data. There are also viewers for aerial photography, FEMA flood zones, zoning maps, census tracts, and election districts. You can download PDF maps or request custom data from the GIS staff.
For historical maps, the portal has scanned map books going back years. The aerial photography viewer lets you compare current images with older ones. This can be helpful if you want to see how a property or neighborhood has changed. Static maps are available for download as well, including road maps and county facility locations.
City of Binghamton Property Tax Records
Binghamton has its own assessor at 38 Hawley Street, 2nd Floor, Binghamton, NY 13901. Phone is (607) 772-7002. The city assessor handles property assessments within city limits. You can search online for assessment records, tax maps, and billing data going back to 2008. Grievance information and exemption applications are available through the city office too.
The city posts its final assessment roll each year. STAR, senior, veteran, and disability exemptions are all processed through the assessor's office. If your property is in Binghamton, start with the city assessor for assessment questions. For county-level data or records from other towns, use the Broome County office instead.
Broome County Land Records and Deeds
The Broome County Clerk keeps land records separate from tax records. Their office is also at 60 Hawley Street, 2nd Floor. Phone is (607) 778-2451. They have deeds going back to 1806, plus mortgages, liens, maps, and judgments. You can search through the IQS system or use the public terminals at the office. Copies cost $1.30 per page. Certified copies run $5.20 per document. Map copies are $5 each.
Under RPTL requirements, property transfer reports (Form RP-5217) filed with the clerk feed into the statewide SalesWeb database. This means every Broome County sale gets recorded in the state system and is searchable through the Municipal Data Portal.
Note: The clerk's office hours match the Real Property office, Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
Assessment Grievances in Broome County
If you disagree with your assessment, first talk to your local town or city assessor. They can explain how they reached the value and fix any errors. If that does not resolve it, file a complaint on Grievance Day. Most Broome County towns hold Grievance Day on the fourth Tuesday in May. The Board of Assessment Review hears cases and makes decisions before the final roll.
You will want to gather evidence before you go. Recent sales of similar properties in your area are the strongest proof. The state's assessment guide walks you through the steps. RPTL Section 502 says assessors must notify you if your assessment changes, so you should get a notice before the tentative roll comes out on May 1. After the board rules, RPTL Article 7 gives you the right to take your case to court if you are still not satisfied.
Broome County Tax Exemption Programs
Several programs can reduce your property tax bill. Basic STAR covers school taxes for any owner-occupied home. Enhanced STAR gives more to seniors 65 and older who qualify by income. Veterans get relief under RPTL Section 458-a. Senior citizens with limited income may also apply under RPTL Section 467. Each exemption has its own form and deadline.
The county Real Property office processes exemption data and can tell you what your town has adopted. The state's local option database shows which exemptions each Broome County municipality has on its books. Some towns also offer business investment or energy system exemptions. Ask your assessor what applies in your area.
Nearby Counties
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Cities in Broome County
The Town of Union in Broome County has its own property tax records page: