Schenectady County Property Tax Records
Schenectady County property tax records are managed by the Real Property Tax Service Agency on the third floor of the County Office Building at 620 State Street. The office covers all municipalities in the county, including the City of Schenectady, five towns, and two villages. You can search assessment rolls, view tax maps through Beacon Online, and find foreclosure auction details through the county website. Call (518) 388-4246 for help with any property tax question in Schenectady County.
Schenectady County Property Tax Overview
Schenectady County Real Property Tax Service
The Schenectady County Real Property Tax Service Agency sits at 620 State Street, 3rd Floor, Schenectady, NY 12305. The main phone is (518) 388-4246 and the fax is (518) 347-3629. This office is an independent statutory agency that assists with assessment administration across all Schenectady County municipalities.
The agency covers the City of Schenectady, the Towns of Duanesburg, Glenville, Niskayuna, Princetown, and Rotterdam, plus the Villages of Delanson and Scotia. Final assessment rolls for all these municipalities are posted on the county website each year. The 2025 rolls are now available for public review. Tax maps come in PDF format, though they are not printable from the website.
One thing worth knowing is that tax rates in Schenectady County are set by local elected officials. The Real Property Tax Service Agency does not set rates. They handle assessment data, tax map maintenance, and administrative support. If you have a question about your tax rate, contact your town or city office directly.
Search Schenectady County Property Tax Records
Schenectady County offers several ways to search property tax records online. Image Mate Online is the primary search tool. It is free and lets you look up any parcel by tax ID, owner name, or address. Select the municipality first, then run your search. Results show assessed values, property details, and tax information.
Beacon Online is another option that provides property information and tax maps for the county. The system gives you a different view of the same data, with more emphasis on the map side. You can click on parcels to see details or search by address.
For historical property records, the Schenectady County Real Property Records database offers a searchable collection of property data. This includes assessment information and property characteristics that can be useful for research going back several years. The database is free to use and open to the public.
2025 Tax Foreclosure Auction
Schenectady County holds a tax foreclosure auction for properties with long-standing delinquent taxes. The 2025 auction is scheduled for October 6 through October 24, 2025, and will be conducted through Collar City Auctions. Properties end up at auction after the county completes the RPTL Article 11 foreclosure process.
Before bidding on any foreclosure property, check the parcel for liens, back taxes, and structural issues. The county posts a list of available properties on its website ahead of the auction dates. Each listing includes the tax map number, address, and basic property details. You can also call the Real Property Tax Service Agency at (518) 388-4246 for more details on specific parcels.
Note: Volunteer firefighters and ambulance workers in Schenectady County may qualify for a 10% property tax exemption under state law.
City of Schenectady Property Tax Records
The City of Schenectady has its own assessor's office separate from the county agency. The City Assessor is at 105 Jay Street, Room 8, Schenectady, NY 12305. Call (518) 382-5075 for assessment questions. For tax payments and billing, contact the Finance office at (518) 382-5016.
The city's taxable status date is March 1 each year. The valuation date is the prior January 1. The tentative assessment roll is completed by May 1. Exemption applications for aged persons are due by May 1, while other exemptions are due by May 20. The assessment roll goes through a public inspection period of 15 days after completion. After that, it gets certified to the City Clerk and becomes the final roll. Records are retained for at least 10 years.
If you find an error on your city assessment, you can petition the Council for a correction. The process is spelled out in the city code. For most disputes, though, the standard grievance process through the Board of Assessment Review is the way to go.
Cities in Schenectady County
The City of Schenectady is the only municipality in this county that has its own dedicated page on our site.
Nearby Counties
Schenectady County is in the Capital District. Check these neighboring counties for property tax records in nearby areas.