Frequently Asked Questions

Tax bills are mailed in January. If you do not receive a bill, contact your town tax collector. View the Town Tax Collector Contact Information (PDF)

County and town taxes are paid to the town tax collector until March 31. No penalty if paid by January 31. View the Town Tax Collector Contact Information (PDF).

Depends on your school district. Central schools districts send out bills in September. Corning / Hornell City school districts send bills in October.

View the School's Tax Collector Contact Information (PDF).

• Central School districts are due October 31st.
• Corning City School taxes are due March 31st - payable in 2 installments.
• Hornell City School taxes due by December 31st.

• South Corning and Hammondsport -March 1.
• All other villages - June 1.

Payable to the village tax collector by October 31.

View the Village Tax Collector Contact Information (PDF)

July 1st

May 1st

Current taxes are payable to Cities and Towns, School Districts, and Villages.

Delinquent taxes are payable to the Steuben County Finance Office. The most current year taxes due must be paid before any prior year taxes can be paid.

For more information contact 607-664-2488.

Related Documents

• City and Town Tax Collector Contact Information (PDF)
• Schools Tax Collector Contact Information (PDF)
• Village Tax Collector Contact Information (PDF)

Corning City School taxes may be paid in two installments.

Please check with your local tax collector.

Steuben County has the option of foreclosing on your property.

Yes - view our online payments page.

Yes, you may set up an installment plan for delinquent taxes at the Steuben County Finance Office. You will need a minimum of 10% down payment. The term can be up to 24 months. You must keep current taxes paid or your installment contract will be in default. No payment plans are allowed after final redemption if a property is in foreclosure.

The STAR program applies only to your school taxes. File an application with your local assessor by March 1, except in Hornell City by January 1.

Exemptions

• Basic Exemption - you must file one time if you own your home and it is your primary residence.
• Enhanced Exemption - you must file annually if your are age 65 and your income is less than $60,000.

Please notify your assessor immediately.

You may not have a child in school, but if you own a property you contribute to the funding of education. Federal and State law mandates (requires) public educational programs. Since Federal and State dollars are insufficient to meet total costs, school districts depend on real property taxes. Additionally, County tax dollars partially fund Community Colleges and programs for special-needs children.