Little Falls, NY property taxes
City of Little Falls · Herkimer County · 2026 rates
A home worth $250,000 in the City of Little Falls pays about $8,988 a year in property tax, or 3.60% of its value, depending on the school district.
Estimates for a home assessed at the city's level, before fire, water, sewer and other special districts and before exemptions. A specific home is billed on its own assessment.
By school district
| Area | School district | Rate (% of value) | $250,000 home | Max Basic STAR | Homes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Little Falls | Little Falls | 3.60% | $8,988 | $616 | 1,552 |
Tax rates per $1,000 of assessed value
2026 published rates for the largest area (Little Falls schools).
- Herkimer County$30.758
- City of Little Falls$133.817
- Little Falls school$175.921
- Library$1.840
Assessment and deadlines
- Level of assessment
- Homes are assessed at about 10.5% of market value on the 2026 roll; the state's 2025 residential assessment ratio is 9.34%.
- Tax bills
- Cities set their own billing schedule; check with the city treasurer.
Common questions
How much are property taxes in Little Falls, NY?
In the City of Little Falls (Herkimer County), a home assessed fairly at $250,000 pays about $8,988 a year in county, city, school and library taxes at the 2026 rates, or 3.60% of the home's value. The amount depends on the school district. Fire, water, sewer and other special districts are extra.
What is the property tax rate in Little Falls, NY?
Rates are set per $1,000 of assessed value. The City of Little Falls assesses homes at about 10.5% of market value, so as a share of market value the combined rate is about 3.60% a year before special districts and exemptions.
How much is the STAR credit in Little Falls?
New York State's maximum 2026-27 Basic STAR savings for school districts in the City of Little Falls are $616 a year. New homeowners get STAR as a credit check from the state after registering with the NYS Department of Taxation and Finance; it is not taken off the tax bill.
Will my property taxes go up after I buy a home in Little Falls?
New York does not reassess a home because it sold, so the assessment usually stays the same. But the seller's personal exemptions (STAR, senior, veterans, disability) end with the sale, so a buyer's bill is often higher than the one in the listing. Look up the address to see the bill for a new owner.
Comparing towns?
See what the same home would pay in every town and school district in Oneida, Madison and Herkimer County.
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Sources: Herkimer County 2026 county, town, school and village tax rates and assessment rolls; NYS Department of Taxation and Finance (STAR maximum savings for 2026-27, residential assessment ratios, Grievance Day). Estimates for information only, not a tax bill or tax advice. How we calculate.