Richmond County Property Tax Records Search

Richmond County property tax records cover all of Staten Island, the southernmost borough of New York City. The NYC Department of Finance manages tax billing, assessments, and payment collection for every parcel on the island. Richmond County is unique among the five boroughs because its historical land records are kept separately from the ACRIS system used by Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, and the Bronx. You can search Richmond County property tax records online through the city's tax portal, visit the Staten Island borough office at 60 Bay Street, or call the main number at (212) 504-4080.

Richmond County Property Tax Records Online

The NYC Department of Finance property portal is the main place to search Richmond County property tax records. You can enter an address or BBL number to pull up assessment details, tax bills, and payment history. The BBL for Staten Island properties starts with the borough code 5, followed by the block and lot numbers. The portal is free and open to anyone.

Tax bills for Richmond County run on the same schedule as the other four boroughs. Properties assessed at $250,000 or less get quarterly bills. Those above that amount receive semi-annual bills. The tax bill search tool shows current and past statements. You can see what was charged, what has been paid, and any credits from exemptions. Payment options include online, by mail, or in person at the Staten Island office at 60 Bay Street, Staten Island, NY 10301.

The NYC Property Assessment page posts tentative and final assessment rolls each year. The tentative roll comes out in January. The final roll is set in May. You can download the full roll data by tax class or search for a single parcel. Richmond County parcels follow the same four-class system used across all of New York City.

Richmond County Land Records and ACRIS

Richmond County does not use ACRIS for historical land records. That is the big difference between Staten Island and the other boroughs. The Richmond County Clerk keeps a separate record system for deeds, mortgages, and other land documents. To search older Richmond County property records, you need to go through the clerk's office rather than the ACRIS online portal.

However, all Real Property Transfer Tax returns must still be submitted through ACRIS, even for Staten Island transfers. A paper filing is also required in addition to the electronic submission. All documents for a single transaction must go the same way, either all electronically or all on paper. This dual requirement only applies to Richmond County. The other four boroughs handle everything through ACRIS alone.

The NYC Register contact for Richmond County land records is at One Centre Street, 22nd Floor, New York, NY 10007. The phone is (212) 487-6300. Records available include deeds, mortgages, federal liens, and UCC filings from 1966 to the present. If you need to research the chain of title on a Staten Island property, start with the clerk's office for document searches and use the Department of Finance portal for tax and assessment data.

Property Tax Classes in Richmond County

Richmond County uses the same four tax classes as the rest of New York City. Class 1 is one to three family homes. Class 2 covers condos, co-ops, and larger residential buildings. Class 3 is utility property. Class 4 handles commercial and industrial parcels. Assessment ratios are 6% for Class 1 and 45% for Classes 2 through 4.

Staten Island has a high share of Class 1 properties compared to Manhattan or Brooklyn. Most of the borough consists of single-family homes. The 2026 tax rates apply the same across all five boroughs: Class 1 at 19.843%, Class 2 at 12.439%, Class 3 at 11.108%, and Class 4 at 10.848%. These rates are set each year when the city adopts its budget. Your tax bill is the assessed value times the rate for your class.

The Department of Finance reviews property values every year as part of the assessment cycle. If your home value goes up, your assessment may increase, though there are caps on how fast Class 1 and Class 2 assessed values can rise. This is governed by New York State law and applies to all NYC boroughs including Richmond County.

Richmond County Tax Exemptions and Relief

Staten Island homeowners can apply for the same exemption programs as other NYC residents. STAR provides school tax relief for owner-occupied primary homes. Basic STAR is open to all qualifying owners. Enhanced STAR is for seniors 65 and older who meet the income threshold. SCHE gives senior homeowners a reduction in assessed value. DHE does the same for disabled homeowners.

Veterans exemptions under RPTL sections 458 and 458-a are also available. Eligibility depends on when and where the veteran served, type of discharge, and any service-connected disability. The Department of Finance processes these applications. You can check which exemptions are active on a property through the tax bill portal by searching the address or BBL.

The annual tax lien sale applies to Richmond County properties with delinquent taxes. The city publishes a list of affected parcels before the sale. Paying what you owe before the sale date avoids steep interest charges. For questions about back taxes, contact the Finance Department at (212) 639-9675.

State Tools for Richmond County Tax Research

The Real Property Tax Law applies to all New York property, including Richmond County. RPTL Section 300 makes all real property subject to taxation unless exempt. The NYC Department of Finance operates under this framework when setting assessed values and collecting taxes. Richmond County is excluded from the state SalesWeb database, so you need to use the NYC ACRIS system or Open Data portal for sales history.

The Check Your Assessment page from the state Department of Taxation and Finance has general guidance for all New York property owners. It explains how assessments work, what to do if you disagree, and where to file a grievance. For NYC-specific complaints, the Tax Commission handles review rather than a local Board of Assessment Review.

Cities in Richmond County

Richmond County is coextensive with the Borough of Staten Island in New York City. All property tax records fall under the NYC Department of Finance.

Nearby Counties

Richmond County sits across the harbor from Kings County and borders New Jersey. Within New York State, Kings County is the closest neighbor with its own property tax records page.