Town of Highlands Receiver of Taxes

Receiver of Taxes for the Town of Highlands:

Tax Collection Mission: To receive property tax payments for town government as well as special districts, town and county and school; to distribute tax revenues to these agencies, and to provide accurate and courteous answers to questions about tax payments.   All powers and duties of the office, as well as collection procedures are statutory and defined in the NYS Real Property Tax Law.

 School Tax Collection is currently underway.

 Payment can be made directly to the receiver of taxes BY APPOINTMENT ONLY for this collection cycle. No cash accepted. We apologize for any inconvenience and strongly feel it is the best way to keep everyone safe during the current pandemic.

You can pay your bill via mail or deposit box at: 254 Main Street, Highland Falls, NY 10928.

NO PERSONAL CHECKS AFTER OCTOBER 15^th.

For check payment of bills:

-Include your address and phone and bill numbers
                -Issue check to Receiver of Taxes or Town of Highlands
                -Mail to Receiver of Taxes, Town of Highlands, 254 Main Street, Highland Falls, NY 10928

Hours and contact information are noted on the vertical bar at the right side of this page. Closed:  Monday, September 7th (Labor Day) and Monday, October 12th (Columbus Day)

STAR Program, Assessments, Exemptions or change of address please see or call the Assessor at the same address. (845) 446-4280 ext. 315

From the last collection date, payments will be accepted by the commissioner of finance, to be made payable to “Commissioner of Finance” through November 16^th. Personal checks will not be accepted. Any remaining unpaid taxes are relevied on January 2021 Tax Bill.

UNPAID TAXES ARE RETURNED TO:

ORANGE COUNTY COMMISSIONER OF FINANCE
30 Matthews Street
Goshen NY 10924

Phone: 845.291.2480

Tax Receiver Forms

• Change of Address Form  Return completed form to Assessor at the same address.