Tax Information

Village Property Taxes

Village tax bills are sent out on May 31st, 30 days prior to the due date of July 1^st. Taxes are due by July 1^st with no penalty. After that date, monthly interest will be calculated and added to late payments. In the first month, 5% will be added to the base tax and an additional 1% for each month thereafter until October 31^st. On September 1^st, a $2.00 flat fee is added to the base tax amount in addition to the accrued interest for second notice fees. Reminder notices are mailed out to property owners that have not paid their taxes as of September 1^st.

Payments can be made as follows:

Village Hall, 202 South Main Street - cash, check- made payable to the Village of Horseheads, or credit/debit cards (Visa/Mastercard). Payments can also be left in the drop box.
Any branch of Chemung Canal Trust Company, but you must have your original tax bill with you.
Online: Tax Payment and Information

The assessment reflected on your tax bill is based on the prior year’s taxable status (March). If you had any adjustment to your assessment/exemption or property ownership after March of the previous year, changes will not be reflected on your Village tax bill until the following Village tax year.

Property owners that have their taxes included in their mortgage payment will not receive tax bills. Escrow banks submit a listing of properties to send tax bills to them to process. If you receive your tax bill and it is included in your mortgage payment, a request to forward your tax bill has not been received and you need to contact your mortgage company to ensure your taxes are paid on time.

All questions regarding Assessments or exemptions should be directed to the Village Tax Assessor at the Town of Horseheads Assessor’s Office at (607) 739–0873.

County Taxes

Tax bills are mailed December 31^st and are due January 31^st with no penalty. Penalties are accrued after January 31^st. Payments can be made in one installment to the Town of Horseheads Tax Collector until March 31^st. After that date, payments are to be made at the Chemung County Treasurer’s Office.

Horseheads School Taxes

Tax bills are mailed August 31^st and are due by September 30^th with no penalty. After that date, a 2% penalty is assessed until October 31^st . After October 31^st, a 3% penalty is assessed and is sent to the Chemung County Treasurer’s Office. Payments can be made in one installment and are collected by Chemung Canal Bank.

Tax Clearance Request

A Tax Clearance Request is a request to research outstanding Village taxes on a specific parcel. This search will also reveal if there are any outstanding abatements on the property. Clearance certificates will not be issued if the property has delinquent Village taxes. Tax Clearances are offered at $20.00 each, with checks made payable to Village of Horseheads.