Find Property Tax Records in Chautauqua County

Chautauqua County property tax records include assessment rolls, tax maps, ownership details, and parcel data for all towns and cities in the county. The Real Property Tax Services office at 3 North Erie Street in Mayville manages these records and makes many of them available online. You can search by owner name, address, parcel ID, or town through the county's web tools. If you need tax bills, assessment information, or want to check the status of a property, the Chautauqua County office is the place to start your search.

Chautauqua County Real Property Tax Services

The Chautauqua County Real Property Tax Services office is in the Gerace Office Building at 3 North Erie Street, Mayville, NY 14757. Call them at (716) 753-4221. The office handles property tax assessments, tax map maintenance, tax foreclosure auctions, and revenue collection support for every municipality in the county. Staff there maintain tax rolls and work with local assessors to keep property data current.

Online parcel searches are available. You can look up any property in Chautauqua County by town, owner name, address, or parcel ID. Tax bills going back to 2007 are on the county website. Assessment grievance information is posted there too, so you know how to file an appeal if you think your value is wrong. The office also publishes GIS maps with interactive parcel data.

Search Chautauqua County Property Tax Records Online

The county's GIS Maps and Parcel Search tool is the main way to look up Chautauqua County property tax records online. The interactive map lets you click on any parcel to see its details. You get assessment data, tax district information, and aerial imagery all in one view. The map includes layers you can toggle on and off, and it works on tablets and phones. Data gets updated monthly.

For a broader look, the county also posts tax rolls from 2007 to the present. These are PDF files organized by town. Each roll shows assessed values, applied tax rates, and exemptions like STAR. You can download any year for free and compare values across time. The county-wide tax roll is available too, not just individual town rolls.

The tentative assessment roll comes out May 1 in most Chautauqua County towns. Property owners can review their values and meet with the assessor before Grievance Day. Under RPTL Section 305, tax rates must be uniform within each jurisdiction. The final roll gets published after the Board of Assessment Review finishes hearing complaints.

Chautauqua County Tax Foreclosure Auctions

Chautauqua County runs annual tax foreclosure auctions for properties with delinquent taxes. The county posts available properties, auction dates, and bid requirements in advance. You need to register as a bidder and put down a deposit. Properties sell as-is, so the county recommends inspecting them before the sale. Legal notices go out in local papers. Past auction results are posted on the site too.

If you own a property facing foreclosure, there is a redemption period. The county explains the timeline and your options. Contact the Real Property Tax Services office for details on how to bring your account current and stop the process.

City of Jamestown Property Tax Records

Jamestown is the largest city in Chautauqua County. The City of Jamestown Assessor's office handles property assessments within city limits. They maintain their own tax maps, assessment roll, and exemption applications. Grievance Day is set each year for residents who want to challenge their assessed value. STAR registration and veteran exemptions are processed through the city assessor as well.

Below is a look at the City of Jamestown Assessor's page, which provides property tax record search tools and exemption information for parcels within city limits.

For properties outside Jamestown, use the county tools. The county Real Property office coordinates all the local assessors and compiles the countywide roll each year.

Chautauqua County Tax Exemptions

Multiple exemption programs can lower your property tax bill in Chautauqua County. Basic STAR cuts school taxes for owner-occupied homes. Enhanced STAR gives a larger break to seniors 65 and older. Register through the state's assessment portal or apply with your local assessor.

Veterans qualify for exemptions under RPTL Section 458-a based on service record and disability status. Senior citizens with limited income can get a sliding-scale exemption under RPTL Section 467. Each program has its own forms and deadlines. The county office can walk you through what you qualify for and when to file.

Note: All exemption applications are typically due by March 1 in most Chautauqua County towns.

Statewide Tools for Chautauqua Records

The Office of Real Property Tax Services oversees all 62 New York counties. Use the NYS Municipal Data Portal to check equalization rates and roll dates for Chautauqua County towns. The full Real Property Tax Law is available on the Senate website. RPTL Section 300 says all real property is taxable unless a specific exemption applies.

Nearby Counties

If you need property tax records from counties near Chautauqua, check these pages:

• Cattaraugus County
• Erie County