Hamilton school district tax rate
2026-27 school year · Madison County, NY
A home worth $250,000 in the Hamilton school district pays about $3,475 a year in school and library tax (1.39% of its value) at the 2026-27 rates, before the STAR credit. County, town and any village taxes are billed separately.
| Town or city | School rate / $1,000 | Library | % of value | $250,000 home | Max STAR (Basic / Enhanced) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Town of Hamiltonassessed at 76% of value | $17.888 | $0.401 | 1.39% | $3,475 | $473 / $1,086 |
| Town of Madisonassessed at 44% of value | $30.897 | $0.693 | 1.39% | $3,475 | $476 / $1,115 |
| Town of Lebanonassessed at 67% of value | $20.291 | $0.455 | 1.39% | $3,475 | $463 / $1,151 |
| Town of Eatonassessed at 67% of value | $20.291 | $0.455 | 1.39% | $3,475 | $463 / $1,151 |
| Town of Brookfieldassessed at 58% of value | $23.439 | $0.526 | 1.39% | $3,475 | $509 / $1,151 |
School and library taxes only, for a home assessed at its town's level. The STAR credit is a check from New York State for eligible owners; it is not taken off the bill.
Questions
What is the Hamilton school tax rate?
The 2026-27 Hamilton school tax rate is set per $1,000 of assessed value and differs by town, because each town assesses at its own share of market value: $17.89 in the Town of Hamilton; $30.90 in the Town of Madison; $20.29 in the Town of Lebanon; $20.29 in the Town of Eaton; $23.44 in the Town of Brookfield. As a share of market value that is about 1.39% a year including the library tax.
How much is the school tax on a $250,000 home in the Hamilton district?
A home worth $250,000 in the Hamilton school district pays about $3,475 a year in school and library tax (1.39% of its value) at the 2026-27 rates, before the STAR credit. County, town and any village taxes are billed separately.
Look up a home in the Hamilton district to see its full bill for a new owner.
Sources: Madison County 2026-27 school tax rates and 2026 assessment rolls; NYS Department of Taxation and Finance maximum 2026-27 STAR savings. See how we calculate.