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Tax Bill Information

Tax bills will be mailed the last week of August.
Payments for school taxes will be accepted without penalty from September 1st through October 3rd.
Payments for school taxes will be accepted with a 2% penalty from October 4th – October 31st.
 

Payments may be mailed to:

Red Creek CSD Tax Collector
PO Box 190
Red Creek, NY 13143
 

Payments may also be dropped off at the district office Drop Box Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00 AM and 3:00 PM:

Red Creek CSD Tax Collector
6624 South Street
Red Creek, NY 13143
 
The District Office Drop Box is located at the entryway closest to the baseball fields past Cuyler Elementary.
Please note that taxes must be paid in full for the exact amount of the tax bill.
Taxes may be paid with a check, money order, or cash. Credit card and over-the-phone payments are not accepted.
 
View your tax bill online at www.taxlookup.net.
 

Tax Bills FAQs:

When will I get my school tax bill?

Bills are mailed the last week of August. If you do not receive your bill by September 3rd, you may contact the School Tax Collector at 315-754-2016. You may also view your bill online at www.taxlookup.net .

What is the due date for payments with no penalty?

Payments postmarked by October 3rd, 2024 will be accepted with no penalty.

Can I get another copy of my tax bill? Tax bills can be viewed online at www.taxlookup.net. You may also contact our Tax Collector at 315-754-2016 for a copy of your bill.

How do I apply for STAR?

For assistance with your STAR exemption please contact NYS at 518-457-2036 or visit the STAR resource center at: https://www.tax.ny.gov/star/ . Please note that new applicants will receive a check in the mail instead of a reduction on their tax bill.

How can I pay my taxes?

Taxes may be paid with a check, money order, or cash. We do not offer payments by credit card. Payment must be made for the exact amount of your tax bill. We do not accept partial payments.

What if I mail my payment October 3rd, will I be charged penalties?

As long as the envelope you mail your payment in is postmarked October 3rd, 2024, no penalties or fees will be applied.

I didn’t mail my payment by October 3rd, what amount should I be sending in?

If you are making payment after October 3rd, make sure that your payment amount includes the 2% penalty. This information can be found on the bottom left of your tax bill. If you are not sure, please feel free to contact the School Tax Collector at 315-754-2016 for clarification.

What if I don’t pay my taxes by October 31st?

Any taxes that are unpaid as of October 31st will be turned over to the counties. The counties will add this amount to your county tax bill along with additional penalties. We will not accept tax payments after October 31st at the school district.

Who do I contact if I have questions?

Our School Tax Collector, Shelby Whiffen, can be reached at 315-754-2016 or by email at shelby.whiffen@rccsd.org