Access Clinton County Property Tax Records

Clinton County property tax records cover assessed values, tax maps, ownership data, and parcel details for properties across the county. The Real Property office at 137 Margaret Street in Plattsburgh keeps these records and provides both free and subscription-based online access. You can search any parcel through Image Mate Online by name, address, or tax ID. The office also manages assessments for the City of Plattsburgh and, as of 2025, the Town of Plattsburgh. Start your Clinton County property tax record search here.

Clinton County Real Property Tax Office

The Clinton County Real Property office is in the Clinton County Government Center at 137 Margaret Street, Suite 210, Plattsburgh, NY 12901. Call (518) 565-4760 or fax (518) 565-4773. Office hours run Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Contact Tammy Lacey or Tami Trembley for questions about enhanced access subscriptions.

The office took over assessing duties for the City of Plattsburgh back in November 2017. As of October 1, 2025, the Town of Plattsburgh also transferred its assessing duties to the Clinton County Real Property office. That means the county now handles assessments for a large share of the population directly. They manage assessment rolls, tax maps, and property records for every municipality in the county.

Payment methods include cash, check, credit and debit cards, and electronic checks. Transactions under $80 have a minimum service fee of $2.00. For amounts over $80, cards carry a 2.5% fee and e-checks cost $0.50.

Search Clinton County Property Tax Records Online

The main search tool for Clinton County property tax records is Image Mate Online. Click the "Public Access" button for free searches. You can look up properties by municipality, tax ID, owner name, or address. The free version shows ownership and assessment data. A paid subscription unlocks tax maps, parcel photos, and enhanced property details.

Below is the Clinton County Image Mate Online portal where you can start searching property tax records right away.

Data gets updated daily. The system works on smartphones. If you want the full package with photos and map overlays, the subscription costs $40 per month for short terms. Buy three or more months and the rate drops to $35. A full year runs $360 ($30 per month). Extra access codes for the same office cost $50 per year.

Clinton County Property Tax Search

The county also has a separate property tax search tool for billing records. You can search by name or parcel ID to see payment status, current and delinquent tax info, and due dates. Tax rates for the current year are posted there. The tool also shows penalty details for late payments and lists STAR and other exemption information.

Each municipality has its own tax collector. The county site lists contact info for every collector in Clinton County. If you need to make a payment or set up a plan, start with your local collector. The Clinton County Treasurer handles county-wide tax collection and posts information about delinquent taxes and tax sales.

Clinton County Property Tax Exemptions

Basic STAR lowers school taxes for owner-occupied homes in Clinton County. Enhanced STAR gives seniors 65 and older a bigger cut. Register through the state's assessment portal or file with your local assessor. Veterans qualify under RPTL Section 458-a. Senior citizen exemptions are available under RPTL Section 467 for those with limited income.

Each exemption program has its own forms and deadlines. The Clinton County Real Property office can tell you what you qualify for. Assessment grievance procedures are also posted on the county website, so you know how to challenge your value if you think it is wrong. Grievance Day is set each year for each municipality.

Note: All exemption applications are due before the taxable status date, which is March 1 in most Clinton County towns.

Statewide Tools for Clinton County Records

The Office of Real Property Tax Services oversees property tax administration in all 62 New York counties. Their Tax Data Portal has levy data and equalization rates for Clinton County. The NYS Municipal Data Portal shows roll dates and equalization rates by town. The full Real Property Tax Law is on the Senate website. Under RPTL Section 305, tax rates must be uniform within each taxing district. 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 Clinton, these pages may help:

• Essex County
• Franklin County