Attention: In November 2025 the federal government formally and quietly finalized changes to postmark procedures. This will impact individuals that use the United States Postal Service (USPS) to mail time-sensitive items. To ensure timely tax payment and avoid penalties that the town cannot legally waive, taxpayers should either pay in person or request hand-cancellation at a USPS retail counter when mailing payments near deadlines.
Collecting agent for Town and County taxes: Elizabeth “Tilly” Strauss
19 North Maple Avenue
P.O. Box 516
Millerton, New York 12546
Phone: 518-789-3300 x 603
Fax: 518-789-3399
E-mail: townclerk@townofnortheastny.gov
Notice of Tax Bills and Warrant Receipt:2026_Warrant Notice
Tax collection office hours:
- Monday: 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
- Tuesday: 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
- Wednesday: 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
- Thursday: 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
- Saturdays IN FEBRUARY ONLY 9:00a.m. – 12:00p.m.
- Or by appointment
Town and County tax bills:
PAYMENT IS DUE FEBRUARY 28 (which is a Saturday this year, so accepting payments through Monday, March 2, 2026 without penalties)
Attention: In November 2025 the federal government formally and quietly finalized changes to postmark procedures. This will impact individuals that use the United States Postal Service (USPS) to mail time-sensitive items. To ensure timely payment and avoid penalties that the town cannot legally waive, taxpayers should either pay in person or request hand-cancellation at a USPS retail counter when mailing payments near deadlines.
School tax bills:
- Webutuck CSD: https://www.infotaxonline.com/FindProperty.aspx?40
- Pine Plains CSD: https://www.infotaxonline.com/FindProperty.aspx?53
- Taconic Hills CSD: https://www.infotaxonline.com/FindProperty.aspx?69
For school tax information, please contact:
Dawn Marie Klingner, School Tax Collector, at 845-559-4797
Village tax bills:
For Village of Millerton tax information, please contact:
Lisa Cope, Village Clerk, at 518-789-4489
Frequently Asked Questions:
When are the Town and County tax bills mailed?
The Town and County tax bills are mailed mid January each year.
I never received my bill, or I received it late, do I still have to pay the penalty?
Yes. Failure to mail a statement or the failure of the property owner to receive a statement will not affect the validity of the taxes or penalty as dictated by law (New York State Real Property Tax Law §922). The Tax Collector does not have the legal authority to waive statutory penalty charges, nor does any other official. These regulations are governed by the Real Property Tax Law. If the collector waives any penalty, he/she will be held personally responsible. All records are audited by State examiners and there is no discretion in this matter.
If I mail my payment on the due date, do I have to pay a penalty?
New York State Real Property Tax Law §925, provides as follows: “Payment of taxes by mail, when enclosed in a postpaid wrapper (envelope) properly addressed to the appropriate collecting office and is deposited in a post office of official depository under the exclusive care custody of the United States Post Office shall, upon delivery, be deemed to have been made to such officer on the date of the United States Postmark on such wrapper.” The provisions of this section shall not apply in the case of postmarks not made by the United States Post Office. Also, privately metered postage is not a postmark made by the United States Post Office and will not be honored according to the provisions of Real Property Tax Law §925.
Payments received after the due date will be returned for proper payment to include the appropriate penalty. No town official or employee can waive the penalty.
Can I pay my property taxes in installments?
No. The Town of North East does not accept partial payments. Payment must be made in full, or it will be returned for proper payment.
