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1. My property is overvalued and my taxes are too high. How do I grieve my assessment / lower my taxes?

Each year, property owners can file a grievance to lower the assessed value of their home if they have additional information that could lead to a more accurate assessment. Grievance Day is held on the third Tuesday in May. During the week prior, residents may go to the Assessor’s Office in Town Hall, or to the Town’s website for assistance with completing the grievance application and/or to help understand how particular assessments were determined.

Appointments with the Assessor’s Office can be made by calling 631-283-6020. Office Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

2. What tax exemptions am I eligible for? (Veterans, Seniors, Volunteer First Responders, etc.)

Taxpayers who use their Southampton Town property as their primary residence may be allowed to exempt a portion of their home’s value from taxation. Eligibility requirements, applications, and instructions for each type of exemption can be found online.

Deadline for exemption applications is March 1.
Assessor’s Office
116 Hampton Road
Southampton NY 11968
Phone: 631-283-6020
Fax: 631-287-4509

3. What exemptions am I eligible for?

• STAR Exemption
• Enhanced STAR Exemption
• Senior Citizens’ Exemption.
• Veterans’ Exemption
• Persons with Disabilities and Limited Incomes Exemption
• First-time Homebuyers Exemption
• Volunteer Firefighters/Ambulance Workers Exemption
• Exemptions deadline for first-time filing is March 1

Mail-in or drop-off applications at:
Town of Southampton
Department of Assessment
116 Hampton Road
Southampton, NY 11968
Ph: 631-283-6020

Office Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday-Friday

Taxpayers who use their Southampton Town property as their primary residence may be allowed to exempt a portion of their home’s value from taxation. Eligibility requirements, applications, and instructions for each type of exemption can be found online at Assessor Applications and Instructions.

4. How can I find information about a property (owners, taxes, zoning, etc.)?

Property information (e.g. owner, tax map number, zoning, and taxes due) may be viewed through the Town of Southampton Property Tax Payment Portal.

You will be prompted for an account username and password, which you can create for free by clicking on the “First Time Users” link at the bottom of the page. Please call the Citizens’ Response Center at 631-702-2440 (Office Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday-Friday) if you need further assistance.

5. What will be the assessed value of my home for the tax bill coming in December?

After May 1, property owners are strongly encouraged to review the Tentative Assessment Roll online to obtain the latest updated assessment information. This assessment will reflect the town’s estimated value of your home as of July of the previous year.

Assessor’s Office
116 Hampton Road
Southampton NY 11968
Phone: 631-283-6020
Fax: 631-287-4509

6. When will I receive my tax bill and when is it due?

Each year, tax bills are mailed by December 15 of each year. Half of the amount is due by January 10 and the second half by May 31. They can be paid in-person, online, or by mail if the postmark is made on the due date or prior. If you pay your taxes directly, rather than through your mortgage, we try to mail a reminder notice to those property owners in early May.

7. Where can I pay my taxes?

They can be paid in person at Town Hall in the Tax Receiver’s Office, the Town Clerk’s Annex in Hampton Bays, or at any Suffolk County National Bank branch in Southampton Town. However, should you pay elsewhere than Town Hall, you must have the correct stub(s) from your bill and the exact amount.

8. How can I view or pay a tax bill online and is there a charge?

Paying your taxes online is easy through the Town’s website. If you are a first-time user, or cannot remember your login information, you will need to create a username and password (which is very fast). You can then search for your property by address (easiest), owner’s last name, tax map number, or current bill number. Alll of this information is included on your tax bill.
BR>Paying online costs only $1 for an electronic check (ACH). Like other bills you might have paid, you will only need your bank account number and routing number, which are located on the bottom of the checks from your bank. Should you want to pay by credit card, the processing company, not the Town, will charge a 2% fee. When you pay online, you will be able to print a receipt immediately.

9. I didn’t receive my tax bill. How can I make sure it goes to the right place?

Under New York State Law, property owners are still responsible for taxes on their property, regardless of whether they receive a bill.

To ensure we have your correct mailing address on file, please mail a mailing address change form to 116 Hampton Road, Southampton, NY 11968, fax to 631-287-5732 or deliver a copy to Town Hall. Download a change of address form.

10. What happens if I pay my taxes late?

First half taxes paid (or postmarked) after January 10 can still be paid to the Tax Receiver, with 1% interest added to the base amount each month. Taxes paid after May 31 will incur a 5% penalty and 5% interest on the balance.

An additional one percent will be added to the balance each month until the taxes are paid in full to the Suffolk County Treasurer’s Office. By law, the Town cannot accept any payments after May 31. Balance information at that time can be obtained from the Treasurer by calling (631) 852-3000. Their address is 330 Center Drive, Riverhead, NY 11901-3311.

11. I can’t pay the whole amount right now. Can I pay in installments?

Yes. The Tax Receiver can receive partial payments in minimum installments of $200. When a payment is received, that amount is credited to your property and interest only accrues on the balance due. The Suffolk County Treasurer can also accept partial payments on delinquent taxes paid after May 31.

12. I can’t pay my taxes right now. Will I lose my property?

Probably not. The Suffolk County Treasurer will typically initiate tax collection procedures on vacant land after one year, and on improved properties after three years of non-payment. Even if the County does acquire a property for non-payment, there is a still time to redeem a property. As this is a procedure of Suffolk County, more information can be obtained by calling 631-852-3000.

13. My taxes are too high/I pay more than my neighbors/Is there something I can do?

Yes. Your home may be assessed at a higher value than it is worth. Lowering this amount is possible by filing a grievance. You may also be eligible for certain property tax exemptions based on whether you are a permanent residence in the Town, a senior citizen, disabled, a volunteer, or veteran. For more information, please call the Assessor’s Office at 631-283-6020 or visit the Assessor’s Home Page.