Village of Chester Property Tax Information
Village tax bills are sent out on or before June 1st with a due date of June 30th. Taxes are due by June 30th 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 l% for each month thereafter until October 31st.
Payments can be made online or at Village Hall, 47 Main Street. Payment is accepted in the form of exact cash, check, or money order. Make checks payable to the Village of Chester. No partial payments will be accepted, one payment for full amount only.
Click Here to View/Pay Village of Chester Tax Bill Online
Payments received must be postmarked by due date to avoid next level penalty charges (or next business day on weekends and Holidays).
Do NOT combine property tax payment with Village of Chester water or sewer check payments.
If you have an escrow account and receive your tax bill, please forward the bill to your financial institution.
Payment will be accepted by the Village Tax Collector with penalty through November 1. After this date, payment (no personal checks) can only be made to the Orange County Commissioner of Finance in Goshen N.Y. until Nov 15. Unpaid taxes after Nov. 15 will be re-levied onto that January County & Town tax bill.
Returned Check Fee
The Village will assess a fee of $20 for all returned checks. You are required to bring in cash or money order only, in the amount of the check plus the $20 fee within 7 business days.
Address Change Form
You may submit a change to your tax bill mailing address online HERE.
Village Tax Rate History
Note: Tax rates do not take into account the interest and penalties owed on late taxes.
Tax Grievance for Village Properties
Tax grievances are not handled by the Village of Chester. Any Tax Grievance for properties located in the Village of Chester must be submitted to the Town of Chester's Assessor's Office, located on 1786 Kings Hwy, Chester, NY, 10918.
Grievance day is held on the fourth Tuesday in May. For more information visit the Town of Chester Website.
Assessment
Assessments are not handled by the Village of Chester. All questions regarding Assessments should be directed to the Town of Chester's Assessor’s Office, at (845) 469-7000. ext 6
The Assessment reflected on your tax bill is based on the current year’s taxable status (July 1st). If you had any adjustment to your assessment/exemption or property ownership after January 1st, 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 a tax bill. 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, please forward the bill to your financial institution.
Exemptions
Exemptions (Veteran, Senior, STAR PROGRAM) are not handled by the Village of Chester. Exemptions are handled by the Town of Chester's Assessor's Office.
Town of Chester Taxes
Town of Chester taxes are not collected by the Village of Chester.
Town tax bills are issued from the Town of Chester.
Click Here to View/Pay Town of Chester Tax Bill Online
If you have any questions, please contact the Town Tax Collector.
Vincent A. Maniscalco
Phone: 845-469-7000
Email: vmaniscalco@thetownofchester.org
Town of Chester Tax Collector’s Office Hours
January: Monday – Thursday (9 am – 3 pm)
February & March: Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday (9 am – 3 pm)
For more information see the Town of Chester Website
Chester School Taxes
School taxes are not collected by the Village of Chester.
Tax bills are issued from the Chester School District.
Click Here to View Chester School Tax Bill Online
If you have any questions please contact the School tax collector at 845-469-7333 or via email csdtax@optonline.net
Chester School District Website