Maryann Wowak Heilbrunn -
Receiver of Taxes - Ext. 247
Laurie A Zaneski - Deputy Receiver of Taxes
- Ext. 248
Phone: 631-727-3200
Fax: 631-208-1726
200 Howell Avenue
Riverhead, NY 11901
Hrs: Mon - Fri 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
The
Receiver of Taxes collects real property taxes for the following entities
located within the boundaries of the Town of Riverhead:
| School |
Riverhead,
Shoreham-Wading River, Mattituck-Cutchogue and Eastport South
Manor |
| Library |
Riverhead, North
Shore Library, Mattituck-Laurel and Eastport South Manor
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County |
Suffolk County
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Town |
Riverhead Town |
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Highway |
Riverhead Town
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Fire Districts |
Riverhead, Wading
River, Jamesport and Manorville |
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Lighting |
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Water |
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Ambulance |
Riverhead,
Jamesport & Manorville Fire Districts areas |
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Scavenger Waste |
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Sewer |
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Business Improvement |
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Public Parking |
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The
office of the Tax Receiver is not a policymaking office. We do not
determine tax rates. We are responsible for collecting all real
property taxes levied by the Town, County and school districts.
Taxes are collected in accordance with New York State Real Property Tax
Laws and the Suffolk County Tax Act.
If the bank pays your taxes, you will receive an informational bill from
this office.
If you pay your own taxes, you will receive an original bill in
mid-December.
The failure of a property
owner to receive a tax statement will not affect the validity of
the taxes or interest prescribed by law. Therefore, if a tax statement
is not received by the end of December, please call this office to
inquire about its status.
TAX YEAR
Town, County and School taxes in Suffolk County cover the period from
December 1st to November 30th of the following year.
1. School
Taxes: School budgets are set by your local school districts. Every
year you have the opportunity to vote on the school budget. This
determines the amount of taxes you will be paying for schools in your
district.
2. County
Taxes: County taxes are set by a county budget, approved by the Suffolk
County Executive and the Suffolk County Legislature.
3. Town
Taxes: Town taxes are set by a town budget, approved by the Town
Supervisor and the Town Board.
Public
hearings are set for school, county and town boards.
PAYMENT
Payments are divided into two equal installments and may be made without penalty according
to the following schedule:
First Half due by January 10th
Second Half due by May 31st
If the first half is not made by January 10th, payments
will still be accepted at the Receiver of Taxes office through May 31st with the
appropriate penalties.
2007-2008 Schedule
| December 1st through
January 10th |
no penalty |
| January 11th through February 11th |
1% |
| February 12th through March 12th |
2% |
| March 13th through April 10th |
3% |
| April 11th through May 10th |
4% |
| May 11th through May 31st |
5% |
Taxes may be paid in person at Riverhead
Town Hall or by mail. If paid by mail, the postmark on the envelope
stamped by an official Post Office date stamp will determine date of receipt.
Please note that private postage meter dates are not acceptable.
If taxes are not paid by May 31st, they
become delinquent and must be paid in full with appropriate penalties and interest to the
Suffolk County Treasurer (Telephone: 631-852-3000), 330 Center Drive, Riverhead, New York
11901.
PARTIAL PAYMENT:
Partial payments are accepted in accordance with Suffolk County Resolution #551-2001. A minimum
payment of $200 will be accepted from December 1st to May 31st.
If however the full first half is not received by January 10th, a penalty will be imposed
on the unpaid balance.
CREDIT CARDS:
Taxes may be paid by Discover credit cards only. A convenience
fee will be charged to the taxpayer based on the amount of the total charge:
Discover
Fees
| Transaction Amount |
Transaction Fee |
| $ 0.00 To $ 500.00 |
$ 5.00 |
| $ 500.01 To $ 1000.00 |
$ 12.00 |
| $ 1000.01 To $ 2000.00 |
$ 23.00 |
| $ 2000.01 To $ 3000.00 |
$ 38.00 |
| $ 3000.01 And Up |
$ 50.00 |
OFFICIAL PAYMENTS
Residents will now be able to enjoy the convenience, flexibility, and rewards of credit
card payments for their taxes. In cooperation with Official Payments Corporation, a
credit card service provider, the Riverhead Town office of the Receiver of Taxes now
offers individuals and businesses the opportunity to pay taxes by telephone or directly
over the internet. This service is safe, reliable and in accordance with all state
and government regulations.
To take advantage of this new opportunity,
taxpayers will simply call the toll free number 1-800-2PAY-TAX (800-272-9829) or visit www.officialpayments.com to pay their real
estate property taxes. One of the four major credit cards, American Express, Master
Card, Visa or Discover will be available for use with this service. You must have
your account number and tax bill in front of you.
At the prompt
use Jurisdiction Code 4230. A convenience fee will be charged to the
taxpayer based on the amount of the total charge.
| |
TAX AMOUNT |
$ FEES |
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.00 - 49.99 |
$3.00 |
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50 - 99.99 |
$5.00 |
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100 - 199.99 |
$7.00 |
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200 - 299.99 |
$10.00 |
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300 - 399.99 |
$12.00 |
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400 - 499.99 |
$15.00 |
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500 - 599.99 |
$18.00 |
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600 - 699.99 |
$20.00 |
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700 - 799.99 |
$24.00 |
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800 - 899.99 |
$27.00 |
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900 - 999.99 |
$30.00 |
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1,000 - 9,999.99 |
3% |
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10,000 - and over |
2.5% |
EXEMPTIONS:
Persons eligible for a tax exemption must file the appropriate paperwork
by March 1st of each year in order to qualify on their next tax bill.
Exemptions include Veterans, Over 65, Disability, and STAR (School Tax
Relief) Program, Fire, Ambulance.
For information please
call or write the Assessors Office (631)-727-3200 Ext 255- 200 Howell
Avenue, Riverhead, NY 11901
THIRD PARTY NOTIFICATION
FOR ELDERLY AND DISABLED HOMEOWNERS:
If you are either 65 years of age or older or disabled and you own and occupy a one-, two,
or three-family residence, you may designate a consenting adult third party to receive
duplicate copies of your tax bills and notices of unpaid taxes. Applications may be
obtained in the Receiver of Taxes office.
Third Party
Application
IMPORTANT MESSAGE: PLEASE NOTIFY THE RECEIVER
OF TAXES UPON THE SATISFACTION OF YOUR MORTGAGE OR IF YOUR PROPERTY HAS
BEEN SOLD OR TRANSFERRED AT (631)727-3200 Ext. 248
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