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Rensselaer County, NY Property Tax Calculator
Rensselaer County homeowners pay a median $5,301 a year in property tax, 2.05% of a median $258,400 home: above New York's 1.55% and the national 0.94%.
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Property tax in Rensselaer County by home value, at 2.05%
| Home value | A year | A month |
|---|---|---|
| $130,000 | $2,666 | $222 |
| $190,000 | $3,897 | $325 |
| $260,000 | $5,333 | $444 |
| $390,000 | $7,999 | $667 |
| $520,000 | $10,665 | $889 |
Rensselaer County against New York and the US
| Effective rate | Median tax | Median home value | Median household income | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rensselaer County | 2.05% | $5,301 | $258,400 | $87,915 |
| 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 Rensselaer 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 Rensselaer County?
The effective rate is 2.05%: a median $5,301 a year on a median $258,400 home. That's the 21st highest of the 39 New York counties we cover.
How much is property tax on a $400,000 house in Rensselaer County?
About $8,204 a year, $684 a month, at the county's effective rate, before any exemption.
How does Rensselaer County compare with the rest of New York?
Its rate is above the state's 1.55%. Across New York, covered counties range from 0.70% to 2.65%.
How do I lower my Rensselaer 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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