The Town of Orchard Park's Receiver of Taxes office is located on the first floor of the Municipal Center, 4295 South Buffalo Street, Orchard Park, NY 14127.

Mary E. Perram - Deputy Tax Receiver

The Tax Office is responsible for billing and collection of Town/County taxes, which are due February 15th of each year, and the School taxes, which are due October 15th of each year.

Beyond the aforementioned due dates, penalties are added in accordance with the following schedule:

Town/County Taxes are due February 15th without penalty

Penalties are added as follows:
February 16 - February 28 March 1 - March 15 March 16 - March 31 April 1 - April 15 April 16 - April 30	1.5% 3.0% 4.5% 6.0% 7.5%

On May 1st, a 7.5% penalty is added to the levy, forming the base tax then due. Thereafter, interest is added to the base at the rate of 1.5% per month on the first of each month, totaling 18.78% in all, when unpaid taxes are sold in November.

School Taxes are due October 15th without penalty

Penalties are added as follows:
October 16 - October 31 November 1 - November 30	7.5% 9.0%

After November 30th, any unpaid tax and penalty are added to the County Tax Roll.

TAX INFORMATION

STATE LAW:
According to the New York State Law the property owner is responsible for all taxes and penalties which may be applicable whether or not they receive a bill. REAL PROPERTY TAX LAW 922

TAX TIME:
Town/County Taxes are due February 15th of each year.
School Taxes are due October 15th of each year.

DEEDS:
There is a time lapse of approximately 4-6 weeks from the date a deed is filed with the County until the information is recorded with the ASSESSOR'S OFFICE, therefore your input is very important.

PAYMENT:
If payment is made by mail, the Postal Service cancellation (NOT) a postage meter mark) determines the date of payment. SECTION 6-7.0 OF THE ERIE COUNTY TAX ACT, PAYMENTS BEARING A U.S. POSTAL MARK OF FEBRUARY 16TH FOR (Town/County Tax) OR LATER MUST BE CHARGED A PENALTY.

Taxes can be paid by mail with a personal check, bank draft or money order, and a paid receipt will be issued by return mail. Taxes can also be paid in person at the tax office in cash or with a personal check, bank draft or money order.

PARTIAL PAYMENT OF TAXES:

There is a new change to the Erie County Tax Act. An opportunity is now available to those property owners who have difficulty making payments in a lump sum.

1. Any amount now can be made.
2. Penalties will apply to unpaid balances after February 15th for Town/County taxes and October 15th for school taxes according to the penalty schedule.

Penalties will apply to unpaid balances after February 15th for Town/County taxes and October 15th for School taxes according to the penalty schedule.

OTHER AVAILABLE SERVICES

Notary Public -Free

Green Lake Stickers - Free to Orchard Park Residents

Credit Cards available for the following fees ONLY:

Recycle Bins $7.50

Compost Site Tickets:

Orchard Park Residents - $14.00 per cubic yard (includeds sales tax)

Orchard Park Residents - $3.00 per container up to 30 gallons (includes sales tax).

Non-Resident - $22.00 per cubic yard. (includeds sales tax)

Non-Resident - $5.00 per container up to 30 gallons. (includeds sales tax)

Cash will not be accepted at the Compost Site. Payment may be made in the Tax office by cash or check (made payable to the Town of Orchard Park)

Tax Receipts $3.00

Building Permit Fees

Fire Inspection Fees

Out of District Water Fees

Engineering Fees

Refuse & Garbage Fees

Additions, Deletions or Updates to the Orchard Park Community Bulletin Board (located on the first floor of the Municipal Building) should be directed to the Orchard Park Tax Office at 662-6405