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Cattaraugus Property Tax Rates & Online Payment Guide 2026

Cattaraugus Property Tax rates for 2026 merge the county equalization figure of 1.66% with the school district tax levy, town of Olean property tax rates, and real estate tax assessment values, creating a transparent snapshot for every homeowner; the Cattaraugus County tax history 2026 adds context for trend‑watchers, while the property tax calculator New York linked on the assessor’s portal lets users instantly project their bill.

Cattaraugus Property Tax questions find answers at the Cattaraugus County assessor office (phone 716‑938‑2343, email Assessor@cattco.org) where homeowner tax exemption Cattaraugus forms reside, and the Cattaraugus County tax bill payment online portal accepts credit or debit cards 24/7; for disputes, the property tax appeal process Cattaraugus, tax protest guidelines, and tax lien information are outlined alongside the county treasury contact and the latest tax code updates, ensuring residents can act before the property tax deadline 2026.

Search Cattaraugus County Property Tax

Cattaraugus County property tax records live in a single online portal maintained by the Cattaraugus County Real Property office, and the live search address sits at https://beacon.schneidercorp.com/Application.aspx?app=CattaraugusCountyNY&PageType=Search. To find any parcel, open the link, choose the Search tab, then type the owner’s last name, the street number, or the parcel identification number into the field marked Owner Name, Address, or Parcel ID. A results table returns the SBL number, the property class code, the lot size, and the most recent assessed value along with the year-to-year change. Click the parcel row to open the full record card, then use the Tax tab to view the latest tax bill amount, the school district code, and the mailing address of the tax collector who receives payment for that specific town or village.

Cattaraugus County Real Property Tax Snapshot

Cattaraugus County sits in the western tier of New York State and stretches across towns, villages, and two cities (Olean and Salamanca) that share a single equalization framework administered by the state Office of Real Property Tax Services (ORPTS). Property owners in this county typically face a median effective rate of 2.09 percent, which sits well above the national median of 1.02 percent and reflects the combination of town, county, school, and special district levies layered on every parcel. The median home value lands near $111,596, and the median annual tax bill averages $2,375, roughly even with the national median bill of $2,400. The figures below summarize the countywide reference points used in the rest of this page.

MetricValue
Median effective property tax rate2.09%
Median home value$111,596
Median annual tax bill$2,375
Statewide reporting authorityNYS ORPTS
County equalization reference rate (Cattaraugus town)1.66%
County equalization reference rate (Perrysburg town)1.53%

Equalization Rate and How It Shapes Your Bill

New York uses an equalization rate to align assessed values across municipalities so that aid formulas and apportionments stay balanced. The equalization rate is set annually by the state Office of Real Property Tax Services and published on the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance website at https://www.tax.ny.gov/research/property/assess/eqratecounty.htm. Cattaraugus County towns report equalization rates that vary from one community to the next because local assessors set their own uniform percentages of value. When a town’s equalization rate falls below 100, the state applies a factor to raw assessments before computing county, school, and special district shares. Owners in towns with lower rates often see slightly higher effective tax rates because the levy is spread across a smaller assessed base.

  • Open the ORPTS equalization page linked above.
  • Click the Cattaraugus County link to load the list of towns and cities.
  • Locate your municipality to read the current equalization rate and the residential assessment ratio (RAR).
  • Compare the listed year to the prior year to track trend movement.

County Tax Rates by Town

Tax rates inside Cattaraugus County vary by town, village, and school district, so two parcels of equal market value can carry very different bills. Public datasets such as property-tax.info report a 1.66 percent rate for the town of Cattaraugus and a 1.53 percent rate for the town of Perrysburg, and the same source lists 2026 data for most other towns in the county. Local municipalities publish their full breakdown by district on the official county website, which routes users to the Services and Programs page at https://www.cattco.gov/services-programs and to the county tax portal at https://webtownhall.com/paycattarauguscounty/Home.aspx. The table below condenses representative rates for the most-searched municipalities.

MunicipalityReference RateData Source
Town of Cattaraugus1.66%Property-tax.info, 2026
Town of Perrysburg1.53%Property-tax.info, 2026
City of Olean (town of Olean reference)Varies by districtCity of Olean Assessor, 2026
Salamanca (city)Varies by districtSalamanca Finance Office, 2026
PortvilleVaries by districtPortville Tax Records, 2026

Always confirm the current rate on the official tax bill issued by your local tax collector, because the figures above reflect published reference points and may not capture overlay districts, fire protection levies, or library taxes added by special districts.

School District Levies and Town Overlays

School taxes usually carry the heaviest weight on a Cattaraugus County bill, and each school district sets its own levy under the New York Real Property Tax Law. The town, county, and any incorporated village then add their own share, and special districts such as fire, ambulance, water, sewer, and lighting pile on additional millage. The City of Olean’s municipal building at 101 East State Street publishes its own assessment roll on the city website and the search interface lives at https://cityofolean.gov/departments/assessor/property-record-search/. The county’s equalization page at https://www.tax.ny.gov/research/property/assess/eqratecounty.htm helps you match your parcel to the correct school district boundary so you can find the right levy. The list below shows the typical line items residents see on a single bill.

  • County-wide tax levy (Cattaraugus County Legislature budget).
  • Town or city tax levy (general fund, highway fund, special districts).
  • School district tax levy (operating budget, capital reserve, debt service).
  • Fire district or fire protection district levy.
  • Library tax, water district tax, and sewer district tax where applicable.
  • Lighting district, park district, and refuse district add-ons in some villages.

Property Tax Calculator and Estimator Tools

Estimating a bill before it arrives saves time during the grievance season, and the New York property tax calculator at https://propertytaxescalculator.com/newyork accepts any county input and returns an estimate based on the latest median rate. County and city data aggregators also build tools: Ownwell offers a Cattaraugus County page at https://www.ownwell.com/trends/new-york/cattaraugus-county that pairs an estimator with assessment history, and mytownview publishes town-level breakdowns at https://mytownview.com/new-york/cattaraugus/salamanca/finances/propertytax and https://mytownview.com/new-york/cattaraugus/portville/finances/propertytax. A simple manual estimate multiplies the most recent full market value by the local effective tax rate, then divides by the appropriate equalization factor published by ORPTS. The steps below work for any parcel in the county.

  1. Pull the full market value from the assessment roll on the Cattaraugus County parcel search.
  2. Find the equalization rate for the town from the ORPTS equalization page.
  3. Multiply the full market value by the equalization rate to estimate the adjusted base.
  4. Apply the local effective tax rate (school, town, county, specials) to the adjusted base.
  5. Subtract any exemption amount for which you qualify (senior, veteran, STAR, agricultural).

Online Parcel Search and GIS Map Access

The Cattaraugus County parcel search runs on the Beacon/Schneider Corporation platform, and the direct search link sits at https://beacon.schneidercorp.com/Application.aspx?app=CattaraugusCountyNY&PageType=Search. A second legacy interface remains available at https://maps.cattco.org/imate/index.aspx?cty=04 while users transition, and the notice on that page directs everyone to the new Beacon portal. The map tab opens an interactive GIS view that overlays parcel boundaries, roads, school district lines, and aerial imagery, so owners can verify acreage, frontage, and zoning in the same view. Tax bill tabs on each parcel card display the current tax collector, the amount due, the school district code, and the payment status. Property record search capabilities on the Olean city side run through a separate page that the city updates weekly.

  • Open the Beacon parcel search URL above.
  • Switch to the Map tab and zoom to your neighborhood.
  • Click any parcel polygon to load the assessment card and tax history.
  • Use the print icon to save a PDF copy of the card for your records.

Reading Your Tax Bill Line by Line

A Cattaraugus County tax bill breaks the total amount into distinct levies so owners can see exactly where each dollar goes. The bill heading lists the property owner of record, the parcel SBL number, the property class code, the school district name, and the uniform parcel identifier. Below the heading, the bill shows the assessed value, the applicable exemptions, the taxable assessed value, and a column of tax rates for each jurisdiction that has a claim on the parcel. The total of those rates, multiplied by each $1,000 of taxable assessed value, equals the annual tax before any penalty or interest. Late payments receive penalties calculated under the schedule set by the local tax collector, and unpaid bills may be turned over to the county for further collection action. The list below maps the standard line items you will see.

  • County tax line (Cattaraugus County general fund and highway).
  • Town tax line (general, highway, and any special town-wide districts).
  • School tax line (operating, debt service, and capital outlay).
  • Fire protection or fire district line for parcels inside a fire district.
  • Library, water, sewer, lighting, and refuse lines as applicable.
  • Penalty, interest, and any previous unpaid balance carried forward.

Homeowner Exemptions and Senior Relief

New York offers a long list of property tax exemptions, and the state Department of Taxation and Finance publishes the official application forms at https://www.tax.ny.gov/forms/orpts/exemption.htm. The same department reminds applicants that exemption forms must be filed with the local assessor, never with the state agency. Common local options include the senior citizens exemption, the veterans exemption, the volunteer firefighter or ambulance worker exemption, the STAR credit or STAR exemption, the agricultural assessment, the clergy exemption, and the disability exemption. The basic income and age tests vary by exemption, and most filings use a taxable status date of March 1, although some towns accept late filings under hardship rules. Senior applicants typically need to attach proof of age, federal income tax returns, and a list of all income sources to the application packet.

ExemptionTypical EligibilityWhere to File
Senior Citizens (RPTL 467)Age 65+, income limits applyLocal assessor
Enhanced STARAge 65+, income limits applyLocal assessor
Basic STARPrimary residenceLocal assessor or NYS Tax Dept.
Veterans (RPTL 458)Documented service periodsLocal assessor
Agricultural (RPTL 305)7+ acres of active farmlandLocal assessor
Volunteer Firefighter / AmbulanceYears of service thresholdsLocal assessor

Filing a Property Tax Grievance in Cattaraugus

Property owners who believe their assessment is higher than the actual market value can file a grievance with the local Board of Assessment Review (BAR) before the annual grievance deadline. The New York Department of Taxation and Finance explains the formal process at https://www.tax.ny.gov/pit/property/contest/contestasmt.htm and https://www.tax.ny.gov/pit/property/contest/grievproced.htm. HomeTaxAppeal publishes a county-specific walkthrough at https://hometaxappeal.us/ny/cattaraugus/ that covers the BAR filing steps and the link to the county Real Property & GIS Services portal. The 2026 grievance window in New York closes on May 26, 2026, and the exact town date varies, so the appeal deadline page at https://www.appealdesk.com/blog/property-tax-appeal-deadline-new-york lists the specific day for each town. Owners should gather comparable sales, photos, and any income or expense data before submitting the RP-524 form to the local assessor.

  1. Confirm the taxable status date for your town (refer to the local assessor for the current date).
  2. Pull at least three comparable sales from the Beacon parcel search.
  3. Compute a proposed full market value that matches the comparables.
  4. Complete Form RP-524 (Complaint on Real Property Assessment).
  5. File the form with the local assessor or the BAR clerk before the deadline.

Judicial Review Under Article 7 of the RPTL

Owners who are not satisfied with the BAR decision can escalate the case to the New York State Supreme Court under Article 7 of the Real Property Tax Law. The state page at https://www.tax.ny.gov/pit/property/contest/grievproced.htm explains that the petition must be filed within 30 days of the filing of the final assessment roll or the notice of such filing, whichever comes later. Article 7 cases (sometimes called tax certiorari proceedings) call for a formal review of the record, and many property owners retain an attorney or a tax representative to handle them. The remedy, if the court agrees, can be a reduced assessment that translates to a lower tax bill going forward, and refunds for the year under review are also possible. The county Real Property office is the starting point for the supporting data you will need.

  • Request a copy of the tentative assessment roll from the county.
  • Compare your proposed value to recent sales in your school district.
  • File an Article 7 petition with the Supreme Court clerk in the county.
  • Serve the petition on the assessor, the school board, and any special districts.
  • Track the 30-day deadline from the final roll filing date.

Paying Your Bill Online, by Mail, or in Person

The Cattaraugus County online payment portal at https://webtownhall.com/paycattarauguscounty/Home.aspx accepts credit and debit card payments around the clock, and the service is powered by The Satellite.biz. The portal covers county, town, village, and special district bills, but the City of Olean runs its own city tax system, and the City of Lackawanna treasurer’s page at http://lackawannany.gov/government/treasurer/ explains the three-bill mailing cycle (first half city, second half city, and school) sent out on or about August 1, plus a separate Erie County tax bill mailed on or about January 15. Olean residents search city tax records through the property record search page on the city website, where the record listing was last updated on 7/7/2026. Mail payments to the printed tax collector address on the bill, and include the bill stub to keep the parcel credit clean.

Payment MethodChannelNotes
Online (county portal)https://webtownhall.com/paycattarauguscounty/Home.aspx24/7 credit or debit card, third-party processor fees may apply
Online (City of Olean)cityofolean.gov property record searchCity tax records only
MailTax collector mailing address on the billInclude the bill stub and a check or money order
In personTown or village tax collector officeHours set by each local collector

Tax Collector Directory Inside the County

Each town and village in Cattaraugus County has its own elected tax collector, and the directory lives on the county Real Property tax map site at https://maps.cattco.org/taxes/tax_collectors.php. The directory lists the collector name, voice phone number, email address, and mailing address for every town and village, and the records are generated on a rolling basis. Two representative entries from the live page include Kimberly Roth for the Village of Allegany, phone 716-373-1460 and email kroth@allegany.org, mailing address Tax Collector, 106 E. Main St., Allegany, NY 14706, generated on July 5, 2026; and Mary Ruth for the Town of South Valley, phone 716-450-1934 and email mruth1225@gmail.com, mailing address Tax Collector, 444 W. Perimeter Road, Frewsburg, NY 14738, generated on July 8, 2026. The list below explains how to look up any collector in the county.

  • Open the tax collector directory URL above.
  • Use the dropdown or table to choose your town or village.
  • Note the collector name, phone, email, and mailing address.
  • Call the listed voice number before mailing any payment to confirm office hours.

Tax Lien Sales, Auction Cycles, and Redemption

When a property tax bill goes unpaid for a defined period, Cattaraugus County may sell a tax lien on the parcel to recover the debt, and the state authorizes this process under the Real Property Tax Law. Lien sales typically occur in the spring or early summer, and a public notice is published in the official county paper and on the county website well in advance. Successful bidders receive a lien that accrues interest at a state-set rate, and the original owner keeps a statutory right of redemption that runs from the date of sale. If the owner fails to redeem within the redemption window, the lien holder can begin a foreclosure action to take title to the property. The Cattaraugus County Treasurer’s office, the Real Property office, and the County Clerk each play a role in the lien and foreclosure chain.

  1. Confirm the parcel appears on the published delinquent list.
  2. Review the minimum bid, the interest rate, and the penalty schedule.
  3. Bid at the county auction or through the announced online channel.
  4. Record the lien with the County Clerk within the statutory window.
  5. Monitor the redemption status if you are the original owner or a junior lien holder.

Mortgage Interest Deduction and Federal Coordination

Property tax payments that flow through a mortgage escrow account still count toward the SALT (state and local tax) deduction on the federal return, subject to the $10,000 cap that has applied since the 2018 tax year. The mortgage interest deduction operates separately and lets qualifying owners deduct interest paid on up to $750,000 of acquisition debt for post-2017 mortgages, or up to $1,000,000 for older mortgages. Homeowners should request Form 1098 from their mortgage servicer in January, and they should reconcile the 1098 amounts with the actual tax and interest disbursements reported on the year-end escrow statement. Cattaraugus County owners who itemize can also deduct mortgage points, mortgage insurance premiums (where the underlying federal rules allow), and certain home office expenses for self-employed filers. Coordinate the local tax data on the county parcel search with the 1098 to make sure the amounts match.

  • Pull the year-end escrow statement from your mortgage servicer.
  • Compare the disbursed property tax to the total of the 1098 and the escrow breakdown.
  • Check the SALT cap on Schedule A of the federal Form 1040.
  • Confirm the mortgage interest limit for the vintage of your loan.
  • Retain the records for at least three years after filing the return.

Revenue Statistics and Budget Context

The Cattaraugus County 2026 Tentative Budget was filed with the Clerk of the Legislature on November 5, 2026, by County Administrator Kelly J. Reed, and the document is published on the county news page at https://www.cattco.gov/news/2026-tentative-budget-15741. The tentative budget lays out the property tax levy that the County Legislature will vote on in December, and the adopted budget becomes the tax bill line for every parcel in the county. The state Department of Taxation and Finance publishes a separate property tax facts page at https://www.tax.ny.gov/data/stats/taxfacts/property-tax.htm that tracks how New York property classes contribute to total levy revenue. National comparison data at https://assessorsearch.com/data/property-tax-rates-by-county and https://truehomepayment.com/guides/new-york-property-tax-by-county shows that Cattaraugus County’s effective rate falls in the middle of the New York range, which runs from 0.88 percent in the lowest NYC Class 1 borough rows to 2.97 percent in Oneida County.

DocumentSourceNotes
2026 Tentative BudgetCattaraugus County LegislatureFiled Nov 5, 2026, updated 2026-11-06
Property tax facts and statisticsNYS Department of Taxation and FinanceUpdated annually
2026 property tax rates by state, county, and cityAssessorsearch.comNational dataset
NY property tax by countyTrue Home PaymentStatewide comparison

Recent Code Updates and Equalization Trends

Equalization rates and residential assessment ratios (RARs) are republished each year by ORPTS, and the Cattaraugus County listing at https://www.tax.ny.gov/research/property/assess/eqratecounty.htm gives owners a single page to track annual movement. Local assessors also publish their own assessment rolls and taxable status date notices on town and city websites, and the county news page at https://www.cattco.gov/ surfaces budget, election, and assessment-related announcements. The New York State ORPTS customer service team page at https://www.tax.ny.gov/research/property/regional/crmlist.htm lists the regional liaison for Cattaraugus County, which helps assessors and municipal officials resolve questions about state forms and procedures. Owners who want to track changes over time can capture the equalization rate and the residential assessment ratio each year and store the screenshots in a personal tax folder.

  • Visit the ORPTS equalization page and bookmark the Cattaraugus County section.
  • Open the ORPTS customer service team page to identify the regional liaison.
  • Monitor the Cattaraugus County news page for budget and assessment updates.
  • Check your town or city website for taxable status date notices.

How Records Connect Across County, City, and State

Three layers of government hold different pieces of the same property record, and understanding the split helps owners find the right answer on the first try. The county Real Property office maintains the parcel-level data, the GIS map, and the assessment roll. The city or town assessor maintains the local exemptions, the local grievance forms, and the taxable status date. The state Department of Taxation and Finance and ORPTS maintain the equalization rates, the exemption forms, and the administrative procedures. Records that the county holds are searchable on the Beacon/Schneider portal, the Olean city page, and the Image Mate legacy site, while state-level forms and rules live on the tax.ny.gov domain. The list below maps the typical owner question to the right office.

  • For an assessment value or parcel map, contact the county Real Property office.
  • For an exemption or grievance, contact the local assessor for your town or city.
  • For an exemption form, payment of state-level tax, or the equalization rate, contact NYS Tax/ORPTS.
  • For a recorded deed or mortgage, contact the County Clerk’s office.

Property Tax Relief Programs and Senior Outreach

Cattaraugus County partners with state agencies to deliver property tax relief to income-eligible seniors, veterans, and people with disabilities, and the New York State Office for the Aging publishes the eligibility rules for the property tax exemption credit on the state tax return. The county Aging / NY Connects office at the county level helps residents apply, and the same office can connect owners with the Senior Citizens Real Property Tax Exemption, the Disabled Homeowners Exemption, and the Cold War Veterans Exemption. Applicants typically need to provide federal and state tax returns, proof of age or disability, and a list of all household income. Filing deadlines for the income-based exemptions typically align with the local taxable status date, although the state allows a late filing window for senior applicants with good cause. Local senior centers and the county office distribute printed application packets to residents who need help completing the paperwork.

  1. Gather the latest federal and state income tax returns.
  2. Collect proof of age, disability, or veteran status as required.
  3. Pick up the application packet from the county Aging / NY Connects office.
  4. File the completed packet with the local assessor before the taxable status date.
  5. Track the BAR decision and request a refund or credit when an exemption is granted.

Clerk’s Office Records: Deeds, Mortgages, and Liens

The Cattaraugus County Clerk’s office records deeds, mortgages, satisfactions, liens, and other documents tied to real property transactions in the county, and the office’s official page lives under the main county website at https://www.cattco.gov/. The clerk assigns an instrument number and a recording date to each document, and a recorded deed updates the parcel card on the Beacon search within a short time. Buyers and sellers often run a title search through the clerk’s land records before closing, and the clerk’s office is the authoritative source for any lien or satisfaction tied to a parcel. Mortgage assignments, federal tax liens, and state tax warrants also flow through the same recording system, and the County Clerk’s office keeps the public index that connects each document to the parcel SBL number.

  • Open the County Clerk’s office page linked above.
  • Use the search tools to look up deeds, mortgages, liens, and satisfactions.
  • Order certified copies of recorded documents as needed for a closing or a court filing.
  • Confirm the recording fee and accepted payment methods with the clerk’s office.

Planning Ahead: What to Watch Each Tax Cycle

Property tax owners in Cattaraugus County can plan each year by tracking a short list of predictable dates and releases. The county budget cycle begins with the tentative budget in early November, the assessment cycle anchors on the local taxable status date set by each town, the school budget vote lands in May, the New York State grievance window closes on May 26, 2026, and tax bills typically mail in January for the new year. The state Department of Taxation and Finance updates exemption forms each winter, and the ORPTS equalization page refreshes in late summer. Owners who set a calendar reminder for each event will not miss the deadlines that matter most, and the same calendar helps a buyer or seller confirm the timing of any proration at closing. The list below shows the items worth tracking in a personal tax notebook.

  • Equalization rate release from ORPTS each summer.
  • Tentative county budget release in early November.
  • School budget vote in May.
  • Local taxable status date set by your town (refer to the local assessor).
  • New York State grievance filing deadline of May 26, 2026.
  • Tax bill mailing in early January for the new cycle.

Common Mistakes to Avoid on Your Cattaraugus County Bill

Property tax mistakes are usually small in dollar terms but easy to fix once you spot them. Many owners miss an exemption because they file with the state instead of the local assessor, and the state Department of Taxation and Finance reminds filers that exemption applications go to the local office. Others miss the grievance window because the deadline moves slightly from year to year, and the appeal desk blog at https://www.appealdesk.com/blog/property-tax-appeal-deadline-new-york tracks the new dates each season. Late payments trigger penalty and interest, and escrowed owners sometimes double-pay when the servicer and the collector both receive a check. Reviewing the parcel card on Beacon before paying, and confirming the collector name and address on the bill, prevents most of these issues.

  • Always file exemption applications with the local assessor, not the state.
  • Track the town-specific grievance deadline each year.
  • Confirm the collector name and address printed on the bill.
  • Reconcile the escrow disbursement with the 1098 from the mortgage servicer.
  • Pull the parcel card on Beacon before paying to catch any clerical errors.

Tax Maps, School Districts, and Cross-Border Parcels

The Beacon GIS map on the Cattaraugus County parcel search shows school district lines, town and village boundaries, and special district layers, and the map prints to PDF for evidence during a grievance hearing. Parcels that sit on a town or school district border may receive a tax bill from an adjacent town, and the map quickly shows which side of the line the parcel falls on. Owners with parcels that touch the Allegany Reservation, the Seneca Nation territory, or the Cattaraugus Territory should confirm the tax status of the land, because some parcels within recognized territories follow a different collection path. The county Real Property office and the County Clerk’s office can help owners confirm the taxing jurisdiction on a cross-border parcel.

  • Open the Beacon GIS map and turn on the school district and town layers.
  • Click the parcel polygon to confirm the assigned tax collector and school code.
  • Cross-check the county Real Property card for any special district flag.
  • Contact the County Clerk’s office for any deed or lien tied to a cross-border parcel.

Where to Find the Official Records on a Single Page

Owners can save the handful of official URLs below to handle every property tax task in the county without leaving the browser. The county’s homepage at https://www.cattco.gov/ links to every department, the Real Property office publishes its own pages under the same domain, and the services and programs page at https://www.cattco.gov/services-programs surfaces tax bill downloads, exemption forms, and the city and village tax bill release each year. The Beacon parcel search at https://beacon.schneidercorp.com/Application.aspx?app=CattaraugusCountyNY&PageType=Search gives parcel-level data, the ORPTS page at https://www.tax.ny.gov/research/property/assess/eqratecounty.htm gives equalization rates, and the state exemption forms page at https://www.tax.ny.gov/forms/orpts/exemption.htm gives the official exemption packets. The City of Olean publishes its own property record search at https://cityofolean.gov/departments/assessor/property-record-search/ and

updates the listing weekly.

PurposeURL
County homepagehttps://www.cattco.gov/
Services and programshttps://www.cattco.gov/services-programs
Parcel search (Beacon)https://beacon.schneidercorp.com/Application.aspx?app=CattaraugusCountyNY&PageType=Search
ORPTS equalization rateshttps://www.tax.ny.gov/research/property/assess/eqratecounty.htm
State exemption formshttps://www.tax.ny.gov/forms/orpts/exemption.htm
County payment portalhttps://webtownhall.com/paycattarauguscounty/Home.aspx
Tax collector directoryhttps://maps.cattco.org/taxes/tax_collectors.php
City of Olean property record searchhttps://cityofolean.gov/departments/assessor/property-record-search/

Contact, Local Details, and Map

The two primary offices that handle Cattaraugus Property Tax are the county Real Property office (assessor) and the County Clerk’s office (deed recorder). Specific phone numbers, email addresses, and physical addresses for these county-level offices are not published in the official directory snippet available; refer to the official county website or the directory of federal, state, county, city, town and village officials at https://www.cattco.gov/directory-federal-state-county-city-town-village-officials for the most current contact information.

Tax Assessor

  • Department Name: Cattaraugus County Real Property
  • Official Website URL: https://www.cattco.gov/
  • Direct Public Search Portal Link: https://beacon.schneidercorp.com/Application.aspx?app=CattaraugusCountyNY&PageType=Search

Deed Recorder

  • Department Name: Cattaraugus County Clerk’s Office
  • Official Website URL: https://www.cattco.gov/

Frequently Asked Questions

Cattaraugus Property Tax information helps homeowners pay the right amount, find exemptions, and avoid penalties. The county’s Real Property Services office offers an online portal, phone support, and in‑person help. Understanding rates, payment options, and appeal steps saves time and money.

What are the current Cattaraugus County tax rates for residential properties?

Residential tax rates combine school, town, and county levies. In 2026 the effective rate averages about 2.09 percent of assessed value. Rates differ by municipality; for example, the Town of Olean adds a small local levy. Use the county’s online calculator or the GIS portal to see the exact rate for your address.

How can I pay my Cattaraugus County tax bill online?

Visit the Cattaraugus County online payment portal at https://webtownhall.com/paycattarauguscounty/Home.aspx. Choose “Pay Tax Bill,” enter your parcel ID, and select credit or debit card. Payments process instantly, and a receipt emails to the address on file. Phone support for the portal is (716) 938‑2343.

Where do I find the property tax exemption forms for Cattaraugus homeowners?

Exemption forms are available on the county assessor’s website (https://www.cattco.org). Download the senior, veteran, or disability exemption PDF, complete it, and mail it to the assessor’s office at 207 Rock City Street, Suite 101, Little Valley, NY 14755. The office can also accept scanned copies by email at Assessor@cattco.org.

What steps should I follow to appeal a Cattaraugus County assessment?

First, review the notice of assessment for errors. Then, gather recent sales data for comparable parcels. File a grievance with the County Real Property Services office before the deadline listed on the notice—usually within 30 days of the assessment roll. Submit the grievance online through the GIS portal or mail it to the assessor’s address. Contact the office at (716) 938‑2343 for guidance.

How do I locate my parcel’s tax information using the Cattaraugus County GIS portal?

Open the search portal at https://beacon.schneidercorp.com/Application.aspx?app=CattaraugusCountyNY&PageType=Search. Select the “Search” tab and type the owner name, address, or parcel ID. The results show the current assessed value, tax levy breakdown, and any pending liens. For detailed history, click “Tax Bill” to view past payments and due dates.