Kings County, NY Property Tax Calculator
Kings County homeowners pay a median $6,382 a year in property tax, 0.70% of a median $905,000 home: below New York's 1.55% and the national 0.94%.
Property tax in Kings County by home value, at 0.70%
| Home value | A year | A month |
|---|---|---|
| $200,000 | $1,410 | $118 |
| $300,000 | $2,115 | $176 |
| $400,000 | $2,820 | $235 |
| $500,000 | $3,525 | $294 |
| $750,000 | $5,288 | $441 |
| $1,000,000 | $7,050 | $588 |
Kings County against New York and the US
| Effective rate | Median tax | Median home value | Median household income | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kings County | 0.70% | $6,382 | $905,000 | $80,263 |
| 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 Kings 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.
What it assumes
- Cities, school districts and special districts within the county levy different rates, so bills vary within it.
- Survey figures cover 2020 to 2024 and lag recent reassessments.
Questions people ask
What is the property tax rate in Kings County?
The effective rate is 0.70%: a median $6,382 a year on a median $905,000 home. That's the 39th highest of the 39 New York counties we cover.
How much is property tax on a $400,000 house in Kings County?
About $2,820 a year, $235 a month, at the county's effective rate, before any exemption.
How does Kings 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 Kings 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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