Herkimer school district tax rate
2026-27 school year · Herkimer County, NY
A home worth $250,000 in the Herkimer school district pays about $3,803 a year in school and library tax (1.52% 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 Herkimerassessed at 49% of value | $29.907 | $1.135 | 1.52% | $3,803 | $547 / $1,334 |
| Town of Little Fallsassessed at 50.2% of value | $29.193 | $1.108 | 1.52% | $3,803 | $492 / $1,248 |
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 Herkimer school tax rate?
The 2026-27 Herkimer 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: $29.91 in the Town of Herkimer; $29.19 in the Town of Little Falls. As a share of market value that is about 1.52% a year including the library tax.
How much is the school tax on a $250,000 home in the Herkimer district?
A home worth $250,000 in the Herkimer school district pays about $3,803 a year in school and library tax (1.52% 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 Herkimer district to see its full bill for a new owner.
Sources: Herkimer 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.