Frequently Asked Questions

Q.   I live in the Town of Bethlehem but my kids go to Guilderland (or Ravena-Coeymans-Selkirk or Bethlehem) schools.  Who collects my school taxes?
A.  We do. We collect from homeowners that reside in all three school districts within the Town of Bethlehem.

Q. Do I qualify for the STAR exemption?
A. You would need to ask the Assessor's Office, they administer all exemptions including STAR, Veterans, Seniors, etc. Please call 439-4955, extension 1103, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m..

Q. I just refinanced (or satisfied) the mortgage on my home. Do I need to let your office know this?
A. Yes. Since we mail the tax bills, we need to know where to correctly mail your tax bill. If you satisfied your mortgage, we need to mail your tax bill to you. If you refinanced, we need to know the new lender's information. Incorrect mailing of a tax bill does NOT negate the late payment penalty.

Q. We will be selling our home soon. Is there anything I need to tell your office?
A. Yes. We like to get new owner information. Also, the Public Works department needs the water meter reading to determine your portion of the water bill for the closing adjustment for your lawyer.  Contact their Customer Service Department at (518) 439-4955, option 1 then option 2, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Q. We will be purchasing a home in the Town of Bethlehem soon. Is there anything we need to tell your office?
Yes. We need to know owner names, bank escrow information and your home and daytime telephone numbers.

Q. Can you tell me exactly what my next tax bill will be?
A. No, we don't receive the Property Tax rates from the County and the School Tax rates from the School Districts until just before the bills are ready to be produced.

Q. Where can I obtain Notary Services?
A. Notary Services are offered in the Tax Office as well as other offices in the Town Hall such as the Town Clerk.