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Columbia County, NY Property Tax Calculator
Columbia County homeowners pay a median $4,852 a year in property tax, 1.40% of a median $347,100 home: below New York's 1.55% but above the national 0.94%.
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Property tax in Columbia County by home value, at 1.40%
| Home value | A year | A month |
|---|---|---|
| $170,000 | $2,377 | $198 |
| $260,000 | $3,635 | $303 |
| $350,000 | $4,893 | $408 |
| $520,000 | $7,270 | $606 |
| $690,000 | $9,646 | $804 |
Columbia County against New York and the US
| Effective rate | Median tax | Median home value | Median household income | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia County | 1.40% | $4,852 | $347,100 | $81,528 |
| New York | 1.55% | $6,582 | $423,800 | $85,974 |
| United States | 0.94% | $3,119 | $332,700 | $80,734 |
How this calculator works
Median real estate taxes paid ÷ median home value in Columbia County, from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates. The calculator starts at the county's median home value and rate.
Questions people ask
What is the property tax rate in Columbia County?
The effective rate is 1.40%: a median $4,852 a year on a median $347,100 home. That's the 34th highest of the 39 New York counties we cover.
How much is property tax on a $400,000 house in Columbia County?
About $5,592 a year, $466 a month, at the county's effective rate, before any exemption.
How does Columbia County compare with the rest of New York?
Its rate is below the state's 1.55%. Across New York, covered counties range from 0.70% to 2.65%.
How do I lower my Columbia County property tax?
Apply for every exemption you qualify for, such as a homestead exemption, and appeal your assessment if it is higher than comparable homes sold nearby; the county assessor explains the deadlines.
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