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1. What causes my tax bill to change?

Tax bills change for various reasons including, but not limited to: addition or removal of any tax exemptions; increased budgets are adopted; revenue from outside sources beyond property tax shrinks; the taxable assessment value of the assessing unit changes; or the tax levy is apportioned differently.

2. What if the due date for my taxes falls on a weekend or a holiday?

If the due date falls on a Saturday, Sunday, or a public holiday, payments may be made on the following business day without additional charge.

3. I didn’t receive a tax bill or received it late, do I still have to pay the penalty?

Yes, regardless, property owners are not exempt from paying taxes due to a lack of a bill. There is no authorization in Real Property Tax Law to waive penalties or interest.

4. Can a penalty be waived?

No, neither the Receiver of Taxes nor any other official have legal authority to waive statutory penalty charges. These are fixed by the Real Property Tax Law and Westchester County Tax Law.

5. Do you accept postmarked envelopes on the last day of a penalty free tax period as my payment will arrive in the tax office after its due date?

Yes, providing it is a timely, valid United States Post Office Postmark. No other postmarks will be accepted such as private/office meters and foreign postmarks, etc.

6. I no longer have an escrow account or I have satisfied my mortgage. How can I receive my tax bills moving forward?

A request must be made in writing and can be mailed to Receiver of Taxes, 321 Bedford Road, Bedford Hills, NY 10507. Alternatively, you could come into Town Hall and fill out the form in person at the same address. The Tax Office is open Monday through Friday from 8:30am-4:30pm.