Nelson, NY property taxes
Town of Nelson · Madison County · 2026 rates
A home worth $250,000 in the Town of Nelson pays about $4,838 to $5,490 a year in property tax, or 1.94% to 2.20% of its value, depending on the school district.
Estimates for a home assessed at the town'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Outside villages | Cazenovia | 2.20% | $5,490 | $440 | 733 |
| Outside villages | Morrisville-Eaton | 2.06% | $5,145 | $422 | 247 |
| Outside villages | Otselic Valley | 2.00% | $5,000 | $439 | 23 |
| Outside villages | DeRuyter | 1.94% | $4,838 | $422 | 14 |
Tax rates per $1,000 of assessed value
2026 published rates for the largest area (Cazenovia schools).
- Madison County$11.116
- Town general$2.502
- Cazenovia school$23.531
- Library$0.708
Assessment and deadlines
- Level of assessment
- Homes are assessed at about 58% of market value on the 2026 roll; the state's 2025 residential assessment ratio is 58%.
- Grievance Day
- The fourth Tuesday in May in most towns; confirm with the assessor. File form RP-524 with the assessor or Board of Assessment Review to challenge an assessment.
- Tax bills
- Town and county taxes are billed in January, school taxes in the fall.
Common questions
How much are property taxes in Nelson, NY?
In the Town of Nelson (Madison County), a home assessed fairly at $250,000 pays about $4,838 to $5,490 a year in county, town, school and library taxes at the 2026 rates, or 1.94% to 2.20% 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 Nelson, NY?
Rates are set per $1,000 of assessed value. The Town of Nelson assesses homes at about 58% of market value, so as a share of market value the combined rate is about 1.94% to 2.20% a year before special districts and exemptions.
How much is the STAR credit in Nelson?
New York State's maximum 2026-27 Basic STAR savings for school districts in the Town of Nelson are $422 to $440 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.
When is Grievance Day in Nelson?
Grievance Day, the deadline to file form RP-524 to challenge an assessment, is the fourth Tuesday in May in most towns; confirm with the assessor. A buyer can grieve once they own the home and pay its taxes.
Will my property taxes go up after I buy a home in Nelson?
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?
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Sources: Madison 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.