Town of Highlands Receiver of Taxes

Tax Collection Mission: To receive property tax payments for town government as well as special districts, town and county and school; to distribute tax revenues to these agencies, and to provide accurate and courteous answers to questions about tax payments.   All powers and duties of the office, as well as collection procedures are statutory and defined in the NYS Real Property Tax Law.

School Tax Collection begins September 1, 2023.

September Hours:
Monday/Wednesday: 9:30-2:30pm
Friday: 9:30-11:30am
Friday September 29th - 1:30 -3:30pm

Evening/Weekend appointments available outside of posted hours if needed.

You can pay your bill online, via mail, or deposit box at: 254 Main Street, Highland Falls, NY 10928.

 

NO PERSONAL CHECKS AFTER OCTOBER 15th.

 

For check payment of bills:

-Include your address, phone and bill numbers
                -Issue check to Town of Highlands
                -Mail to: Receiver of Taxes, Town of Highlands, 254 Main Street, Highland Falls, NY 10928

 Hours and contact information are noted on the vertical bar at the right side of this page.

Town Hall is Closed for the upcoming Holidays:  Monday,  September 4 (Labor Day) & Monday, October 9 (Columbus Day)

 

STAR Program, Assessments, Exemptions or change of address please see or call the Assessor at the same address. (845) 446-4280 ext. 315

From the last collection date, payments will be accepted by the Commissioner of Finance, to be made payable to “Commissioner of Finance” through November 16th. Personal checks will not be accepted. Any remaining unpaid taxes are relevied on January 2024 Tax Bill. 

UNPAID TAXES ARE RETURNED TO:

ORANGE COUNTY COMMISSIONER OF FINANCE
30 Matthews Street
Goshen NY 10924
Phone: 845.291.2480

Tax Receiver Forms