Property Tax in Chautauqua County
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Chautauqua above average but moderate
Chautauqua County's effective tax rate of 2.386% exceeds the New York state average of 2.046%, placing it in the upper-middle tier statewide. The median property tax of $2,846 slightly exceeds the national median of $2,690, driven by a moderate rate on modestly valued homes at $119,300.
Upper-middle tier in New York
Chautauqua ranks in the upper-middle range of New York's 62 counties for effective tax rates at 2.386%. The county maintains above-state-average tax pressure while keeping median home values relatively affordable.
Balanced within southwestern cluster
Chautauqua's 2.386% rate sits between Cattaraugus County's 2.693% and Allegany County's 2.943%, making it the most affordable in this southwestern corner. Home values are similarly modest, creating a balanced tax-to-value ratio.
Approximately $2,846 annually
On Chautauqua's median home value of $119,300, you'll pay roughly $2,846 in annual property taxes. With a mortgage, the bill climbs to $3,222; without, it drops to $2,546.
Assessment appeal could deliver savings
Even modest overassessments add up at this rate—$200–$400 annually for every $10,000 in inflated value. A free appeal to your local assessor takes minimal time and could cut your tax bill permanently.