School Taxes
2020 - 2021 School Tax Rates
For the 2020-21 school tax year, the following equalization and tax rates are in effect. Because the taxing jurisdictions may assess properties at a different percent of their full value, tax rates are adjusted to account for this difference.
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| Taxing Jurisdiction | Equalization Rate | Tax Rate Per $1,000 of Taxable Assessment |
|---|---|---|
|
City of Port Jervis |
38.24% |
$69.278105 |
|
Town of Deerpark |
56.20% |
$47.138373 |
|
Town of Mount Hope |
52.00% |
$50.945520 |
|
Town of Forestburg |
100% |
$26.491671 |
|
Town of Mamakating |
59.00% |
$44.901137 |
Please note: The District collects the Port Jervis Library Tax as a service to the Library. It is not part of the District's tax authority.
Payment Deadlines
The deadline for paying school taxes is November 6, 2020.
To avoid a penalty, taxes must be paid by September 30th. 2020.
| If Paid By | Penalty | Total Amount Due |
|---|---|---|
|
September 30, 2020 |
0 |
Base Amount, NO PENALTY |
|
October 31, 2020 |
2% |
Base Amount, plus 2% Penalty |
|
November 6, 2020 |
3% |
Base Amount, plus 3% Penalty |
PAYMENT:
In person payments will NOT be available to taxpayers this year due to COVID-19. The tax collector requests that, if at all possible, payment in full be mailed to:
Port Jervis School Tax Collector
Port Jervis City School District
P. O. Box 97, Port Jervis, NY 12771
In lie of pay in person, there will be a lockbox available outside the Pupil Personell Office (PPO) at the Route 209 Complex that will be closely monitored. The PPO is housed in the the red modular, located in front of Anna S. Kuhl Elementary School. This Site was selected because of its location and handicap accessibility.
Please make check payable to PJCSD Tax Collector
To receive a receipt, please include a self-addressed, stamped envelope.
YOU CAN ALSO CHECK YOUR TAXES ONLINE
BAS Tax System provides property owners with fast, secure access to school tax information.
- Instant access to tax bill status.
- Ability to search for property data by owner's name, bill number, parcel, or location.
- Property inquiries with all parcel and payment information on a single, printable page.
Please Note: This system contains property data for this year and the past two years. Information for years prior to 2011 must be accessed through the district's old online system: http://infotaxonline.com.
More Information
Tax Collector
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Karen Howard
9 Thompson Street
Port Jervis, NY 12771
845-858-3100, Ext. 15533
BAS TAX SYSTEM
Secure Website where district property owners can check tax payments & print tax certification.
STAR TAX EXEMPTION PROGRAM
New York State homeowners can reduce their school taxes through this statewide school tax relief program.
For more information, visit the NYS Property Tax & Assessments Web Site.
LOCAL TAX ASSESSORS
- Port Jervis: 858-4000, Ext. 0
- Deerpark: 856-2210, Ext. 6
- Orange County: 845-291-2480
- Sullivan County: 845-794-0611
