I never received my bill or received it late; do I still have to pay the penalty?
Yes, the failure to mail a statement or the failure of a property owner to receive a statement will not affect the validity of the taxes or interest prescribed by law (New York State Real Property Tax Law §922). In addition, neither the receiver of taxes nor any other official has legal authority to waive statutory penalty charges.

These are fixed by the Real Property Tax Law. If they are waived, the collecting officer will be personally responsible. As all records are audited by state examiners; there is absolutely no discretion in this matter. The Constitution and the law of the state mandates the procedure.

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1. What payment methods do you accept?
2. I live in the Town of Bethlehem but my children go to Guilderland (or Ravena-Coeymans-Selkirk or Bethlehem) schools. Who collects my school taxes?
3. Do I qualify for the STAR exemption?
4. I just refinanced (or satisfied) the mortgage on my home. Do I need to let your office know this?
5. We will be selling our home soon. Is there anything I need to tell your office?
6. We will be purchasing a home in the Town of Bethlehem soon. Is there anything we need to tell your office?
7. Can you tell me exactly what my next property tax bill will be?
8. Where can I obtain notary services? What information must I provide to get a document notarized? Are there any fees involved?
9. I’m doing my income tax forms and I cannot find my property tax receipt. Where can I find out how much I paid?
10. I never received my bill or received it late; do I still have to pay the penalty?