City of Yonkers Property Tax: Lookup Bills, Pay Online, Check Due Dates & Handle Assessment Questions
Use this guide to find the correct Yonkers tax portal, pay City/School or County property taxes, understand the three-installment City bill, avoid late-interest mistakes, request prior bill information, update assessment records, file exemptions, and know whether your issue belongs with the Tax Office or Assessment Department.
Yonkers property tax quick answer: which office, bill and portal do you need?
Yonkers property tax searches usually fall into four tasks: find a balance, pay an installment, fix ownership/address/exemption data, or question the assessment value. Pick the correct route first.
Fast action board
- 1Need current or delinquent tax status? Use the Yonkers Online Property Tax Information portal.
- 2Need to pay? Use the official tax portal or Yonkers Make a Payment page. Review card convenience fees before submitting.
- 3Need assessment, STAR, senior, disability, veteran exemption or address change? Contact the Assessment Department at Room 100, 914-377-6200.
- 4Need bill copy, payment history or refund help? Use the Tax Office at Room 108, 914-377-6141 or the related numbers listed on the official tax page.
- 5Late installment? Yonkers says there is no grace period; interest is calculated daily at 15% annual from the confirmation date.
Official live-task links
| User Need | Correct Office / Portal | Best Next Step |
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| Pay City/School tax | Yonkers tax portal / City Tax Office | Find the correct installment and save confirmation. |
| Pay County tax | Yonkers tax portal / City Tax Office | County tax is typically one installment after County budget adoption. |
| Correct tax bill address | Assessment Department | Contact Room 100, 914-377-6200. |
| Question assessment value | Assessment Department / BAR process | Use Image Mate/Property Viewer and submit supporting value evidence. |
| Get prior bill/payment history | Tax Office | Call owner-only tax bill/history phone numbers listed by Yonkers. |
How to look up Yonkers property tax, parcel details and outstanding balance
Use the tax portal for tax status and outstanding balances. Use Image Mate Online or the Assessment Department tools for parcel inventory, assessment roll data, property photos and assessment-related research.
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Open the Yonkers tax status portalBest for balances, delinquent notices and tax-bill status.
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Start with the City of Yonkers Online Property Tax Information portal. Use the property, parcel or account details available from your bill or notice. Confirm the tax year, installment and owner/address before paying.
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Use Image Mate for parcel and assessment dataBest for assessment research, not payment confirmation.
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Open Image Mate Online. Use it to review the 2026 Final Assessment Roll, parcel details, owner information, assessed value and assessment-related data.
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For title or mortgage research, use self-service firstYonkers charges for Tax Department research.
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Yonkers encourages title and mortgage companies to research parcel information online and outstanding taxes through the free tax portal. If the Tax Department researches a property, the official FAQ says there is a $5 fee per property per year and a two- to three-week lead time.
How to pay City of Yonkers property tax online, by mail or in person
Yonkers accepts online payment, mail payment and in-person payment at City Hall Room 108. Online payments are convenient, but you should review vendor fees and confirm you are paying the correct installment.
Online payment
Use the official Yonkers payment pages. Credit card and electronic check options are available through the city’s online payment vendor.
Mail payment
Mail payments to City of Yonkers, 40 South Broadway, Room 108, Yonkers, NY 10701.
In person
Pay at City Hall, 1st Floor, Room 108, Cashier’s Office.
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Open the official payment routeAvoid unofficial lookalike bill-payment pages.
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Start from the City of Yonkers Make a Payment page or the Yonkers tax portal. Check that the payment page is connected to Yonkers before entering bank or card information.
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Match the bill and installmentYonkers City/School bill has three stubs.
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For City/School tax, choose the correct installment. For County tax, confirm the single County installment. If your mortgage company normally pays, verify with your bank before making a duplicate payment.
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Review the payment feeE-check and card rules differ.
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Yonkers says credit card payments may carry a vendor convenience fee shown before payment completion. The city’s Make a Payment page says electronic checks have no additional fee, but returned checks can trigger fees and possible interest.
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Save proof immediatelyUseful if posting or delinquent notices create confusion.
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Save the confirmation number, receipt, payment date, account/parcel, amount and installment. If you receive a delinquent notice after paying, Yonkers asks owners to provide copies of the front and back of the check and receipts to the Tax Office.
Yonkers property tax due dates: County bill vs City/School bill
Yonkers homeowners need to track two separate bills. The County bill is paid once. The City/School bill is split into three installments.
| Bill | How It Works | 2026 / 2027 Official Date | Practical Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| County Real Estate Property Tax | Single installment, typically adopted in March and due 30 days later | Tuesday, April 14, 2026 | Use portal to confirm current balance before payment. |
| City/School Tax — 1st installment | Varies based on City budget adoption; typically due 30 days after adoption | Friday, July 24, 2026 | This is the first stub on the City/School bill. |
| City/School Tax — 2nd installment | Always October 6 unless it falls on a weekend | Tuesday, October 6, 2026 | No grace period if late. |
| City/School Tax — 3rd installment | Always January 6 of the following year unless it falls on a weekend | Wednesday, January 6, 2027 | Make sure tax year and installment match. |
No grace period
Yonkers states that if you are late on an installment, there is no grace period.
15% annual interest
Delinquent tax bills accumulate interest from the confirmation date at 15% annual interest, calculated daily. Yonkers says interest cannot be waived.
When to contact the Yonkers Assessment Department instead of the Tax Office
The Tax Office collects and researches tax bills. The Assessment Department handles assessed value, assessment roll data, exemptions, ownership/address records and assessment challenge workflows.
Assessment Department role
Yonkers says the department establishes assessed value for property, produces an annual assessment roll, reflects ownership/exemption/property changes and provides property information.
Assessment contact
City of Yonkers Assessment Office, 40 South Broadway, Room 100, Yonkers, NY 10701. Phone: 914-377-6200. Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
| Assessment Calendar Item | Official Timing | What It Means |
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| Final Assessment Roll | April 10 | Final roll publication used for the tax year. |
| SCAR / Certiorari period | April 10 to May 10 | Available only if you already filed a Board of Assessment Review protest. |
| Valuation date | July 1 | Assessment review should focus on value as of this date. |
| Informal review target | By September 15 | Submit informal review request with supporting documents before tentative roll. |
| Exemption deadline | October 15 | Deadline for senior, disability, veteran and similar exemption filing/renewal. |
| Tentative Assessment Roll | November 1 | Tentative roll is published before grievance period. |
| Grievance period | November 1 to November 15 | Formal complaint period with Board of Assessment Review. |
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Check your assessment data firstUse official data before emailing the Assessor.
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Open Image Mate Online or the City of Yonkers Property Finder. Compare your full market value, property inventory, exemption status and property details.
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Question value, not the bill amountThe Assessor cannot lower a tax bill just because taxes feel high.
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Yonkers Assessment FAQ says complaints should concern the full market value used for assessment or an exemption you did or did not receive, not the amount of your tax bill. Prepare sales, appraisal, photos, repair estimates or exemption documents.
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Use informal review before formal deadlinesSeptember 15 is an important practical target.
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Yonkers public notices say informal review requests should include the value of the parcel as of the July 1 valuation date and supporting documentation, emailed to the City Assessor by September 15 for the upcoming tentative roll.
Yonkers STAR, senior, disability and veteran property tax exemption help
Do not wait until the last day. Yonkers encourages exemption filing and renewals early, ideally by September 15, with the official deadline generally October 15 unless it falls on a weekend or holiday.
STAR
New homeowners generally register with New York State for the STAR credit. Yonkers directs STAR questions to the Assessment Department at 914-377-6200.
Senior exemption
Senior citizens age 65 or older may be eligible. Yonkers says senior/veteran applications must be filed between July 1 and October 15 each year.
Veteran / disability
Veterans and disabled homeowners may have exemption options. Use Yonkers Assessment forms and NYS guidance, then confirm local requirements with Room 100.
| Exemption Task | Official Route | What to Prepare |
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| STAR question | NYS STAR resource center + Yonkers Assessment | Owner name, address, parcel data, income/eligibility details if requested. |
| Senior exemption | Yonkers Assessment Department | Age proof, ownership/occupancy proof, income documents if required. |
| Veteran exemption | Yonkers Assessment Department + NYS guidance | Discharge/veteran documents and ownership/occupancy details. |
| Disability exemption | Yonkers Assessment Department | Disability proof and income/ownership documents if required. |
| Third-party billing | Yonkers Assessment Department | Third Party Request Form if homeowner is over 65 or has a medical condition. |
Common Yonkers property tax problems: mortgage, refunds, duplicate bills and delinquent notices
These are the situations where owners often call the wrong office or wait too long. Use the steps below before the balance becomes delinquent.
Mortgage company should have paid
Yonkers says to contact your bank. The bank must contact the Assessor’s Office at 914-377-6200 to update the file.
“This is not a bill” but escrow ended
Yonkers says you can still use those coupons to send payment, retrieve the amount online, and contact Assessment/Tax Office to update parcel information.
Refund request
Yonkers directs refund requests through the Refund Request Form and Tax Office, with 914-377-6141 listed for more information.
Prior bill or payment history
Yonkers says the owner can call 914-377-6138, 914-377-6141 or 914-377-6146 for payment history; prior/current bill copies are owner-only.
City of Yonkers Tax Office and Assessment Department contacts
Use Room 108 for tax bills and payments. Use Room 100 for assessment, address changes, exemptions and property data.
Property Tax Office
City of Yonkers
40 S. Broadway, Room 108
Yonkers, NY 10701
Phone: 914-377-6141
Fax: 914-377-6142
Assessment Department
City of Yonkers Assessment Office
40 S. Broadway, Room 100
Yonkers, NY 10701
Phone: 914-377-6200
Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Map to Yonkers City Hall
For tax payments, go to the Cashier’s Office / Tax Office in Room 108. For assessment and exemption questions, use Room 100.
Official Yonkers property tax resources
These links are for live tasks. The important facts and micro-steps are already summarized above so users do not have to bounce between pages just to understand the process.
City of Yonkers property tax FAQs
These FAQs answer the main questions Yonkers property owners search for: pay, lookup, due dates, late interest, assessment, exemptions, mortgage escrow and office contact.
QHow do I pay Yonkers property tax online?▾
Use the Yonkers Online Property Tax Information portal or start from the official Make a Payment page. Confirm parcel, year and installment before paying.
QHow many Yonkers property tax bills are issued each year?▾
Yonkers says homeowners receive two property tax bills each year: a County bill in March and a City/School bill in July.
QWhen are 2026/2027 City tax installments due?▾
The listed 2026/2027 City Tax Bill installment dates are July 24, 2026, October 6, 2026 and January 6, 2027.
QWhen is the 2026 County tax due?▾
Yonkers lists the 2026 County Tax Bill installment date as Tuesday, April 14, 2026.
QWhat is the late interest rate?▾
Yonkers says delinquent tax bills accumulate interest from the confirmation date at 15% annual interest, calculated daily, and interest cannot be waived.
QWhere do I mail Yonkers property tax?▾
Mail payments to City of Yonkers, 40 South Broadway, Room 108, Yonkers, NY 10701.
QWho handles property tax address changes?▾
Yonkers directs address changes and other tax-bill information updates to the Assessment Department at 40 South Broadway, Room 100, phone 914-377-6200.
QCan I pay at a local bank?▾
No. Yonkers says local banks are no longer accepting tax payments. Use the official online portal, mail or City Hall Room 108.
QHow do I appeal my Yonkers assessment?▾
Review your value in Image Mate or the Property Viewer. For informal review, email the City Assessor with supporting documentation by the annual informal review deadline. Formal grievance and SCAR/certiorari windows follow the Assessment Calendar.
QIs PropertyTaxUSA.org official?▾
No. PropertyTaxUSA.org is an independent guide. Always verify tax balances, due dates, forms, exemptions, payment status and assessment records directly with official City of Yonkers websites.
Bottom line
For City of Yonkers property tax, think: look up the parcel → choose County or City/School bill → pay the correct installment → save proof → contact the right office if something is wrong. Use the Tax Office for bills, payment history, refunds and delinquent notices. Use the Assessment Department for assessed value, address changes, exemptions, STAR-related local records and appeal timing.
Independent guide notice: This page is not the City of Yonkers, Westchester County, New York State, a payment processor or legal advice. Official City and State sources control current balances, forms, due dates, exemptions, assessment rolls, payment status and contact details.