Access Essex County Property Tax Records
Essex County property tax records are managed from the Real Property Tax Services office in Elizabethtown. The county sits in the Adirondack region and covers 18 towns. Director Hannah Carson oversees assessment rolls, tax maps, GIS mapping, and property sales data. You can search property tax records online through two systems: PROS and Image Mate Online. Both are free and open to the public. The county also publishes unpaid property tax lists by town, which is not something every county does.
Essex County Property Tax Overview
Essex County Real Property Tax Office
The Essex County Real Property Tax Services office is at 7551 Court Street in Elizabethtown. Hannah Carson is the director. The office is open Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. Call (518) 873-3390 for help.
| Office | Real Property Tax Services |
|---|---|
| Address | 7551 Court Street, PO Box 217, Elizabethtown, NY 12932 |
| Phone | (518) 873-3390 |
| Fax | (518) 873-3400 |
| Director | Hannah Carson |
| Hours | Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM |
The office keeps assessment rolls by town, property sales records, and GIS maps. You can search by municipality, tax ID, name, or address through the county website. They also publish unpaid property tax lists by town, which you can download. If you need to check whether a specific parcel has delinquent taxes, that list is a quick way to find out.
Essex County is one of the largest counties in the state by area but one of the smallest by population. That means the office handles a wide geographic spread with a relatively small staff. Call ahead if you plan to visit in person during busy times like May and June when assessment appeals are underway.
Search Essex County Records with PROS
Essex County runs the PROS (Property Record Online System) for online property lookups. PROS lets you search any parcel by address, owner name, or parcel number. Results show assessment info, property inventory, and comparable sales data. It is free and easy to use.
The comparable sales feature is worth noting. If you are thinking about challenging your assessment, PROS can show you what similar properties sold for recently. That gives you real data to support your case before you go to the Board of Assessment Review on Grievance Day.
Essex County also runs Image Mate Online through SDG. This second tool lets you search by owner, address, tax map number, or account number. You can view tax maps, print property details, and see photos of many parcels. Both systems are available at no cost, and both cover the same 18 towns in the county. Some people prefer one over the other based on what data they need.
Note: PROS and Image Mate may show slightly different data depending on when each system was last updated.
Essex County Property Assessment Process
Each town in Essex County has its own assessor who sets property values. The tentative assessment roll is published May 1 in most towns. Grievance Day is the fourth Tuesday in May. Under RPTL Section 305, the rate must be uniform within each town. Some towns assess at full value, others at a fraction. The state equalization rate adjusts for the difference.
The Town of Moriah is one of the 18 towns in the county. Its assessor's page has assessment rolls, tax maps, and exemption info. Every town has a similar setup, though some have more online tools than others. The county office can always point you to the right town contact if you are not sure where a property falls.
Essex County Treasurer and Tax Collection
The Essex County Treasurer handles tax collection for the county. They process payments, issue current and past tax bills, and manage delinquent tax enforcement. Tax sales are held for properties that stay unpaid past the redemption period.
Multiple payment methods are accepted. If you need a copy of a past tax bill, the treasurer's office can help. Tax rates for the current year are published on the website. The office also handles refund requests if you overpaid or were billed incorrectly. For questions about when taxes are due or what happens if you miss a payment, the treasurer's office is the right contact.
Statewide Tools for Essex County
The Municipal Data Portal lists assessor contacts and equalization rates for every town in Essex County. SalesWeb offers ten years of property sales data. The Tax Data Portal publishes levy trends and assessment statistics. The Check Your Assessment page walks you through finding your roll and filing a challenge.
Nearby Counties
Essex County is in the Adirondacks. These neighboring counties each maintain their own property tax records.