TAX COLLECTORS
Rebecca Luba & Jessica Emhardt
Phone: 716-753-7342 Opt. 1
[email protected]
[email protected]
TAX COLLECTORS
IMPORTANT UPDATE!! PLEASE READ
The Town was made aware of a news story about modifications that the US Postal Service is making to postmark stamps. Starting in January 2026, a new rule will be put into place that the postmark will reflect the date an envelope is first processed by an automated USPS sorting machine, potentially days after it was dropped off – not the actual drop-off date. This could lead to late fees and penalties for anyone mailing time-sensitive documents such as tax returns or bill payments. This includes your property taxes!!
Real Property Tax Law requires that we use the Postmark date to determine if a payment was mailed timely. They are recommending that time-sensitive mail should be mailed at least several days before the deadline. People can also go inside their local post office and ask for a hand-stamped "manual postmark" on the date or use certified mail.
Residents can also come into our office during collection hours, use our drop box, or pay online.
This is a massive change that will catch many by surprise when they find that they are now late and have to pay late fees. If you are mailing your tax payment, we recommend doing so at least a week before the due date.
The Town was made aware of a news story about modifications that the US Postal Service is making to postmark stamps. Starting in January 2026, a new rule will be put into place that the postmark will reflect the date an envelope is first processed by an automated USPS sorting machine, potentially days after it was dropped off – not the actual drop-off date. This could lead to late fees and penalties for anyone mailing time-sensitive documents such as tax returns or bill payments. This includes your property taxes!!
Real Property Tax Law requires that we use the Postmark date to determine if a payment was mailed timely. They are recommending that time-sensitive mail should be mailed at least several days before the deadline. People can also go inside their local post office and ask for a hand-stamped "manual postmark" on the date or use certified mail.
Residents can also come into our office during collection hours, use our drop box, or pay online.
This is a massive change that will catch many by surprise when they find that they are now late and have to pay late fees. If you are mailing your tax payment, we recommend doing so at least a week before the due date.
HELPFUL INFORMATION:
Town of Chautauqua property/County tax collection: January - April
Chautauqua Lake Central School tax collection: September - November
Village of Mayville resident- Village tax collection: June - August
Delinquent and past due taxes, must be paid at the Chautauqua County Tax Department @ 3 N. Erie St. Mayville - 716-753-4221
Town of Chautauqua property/County tax collection: January - April
Chautauqua Lake Central School tax collection: September - November
Village of Mayville resident- Village tax collection: June - August
Delinquent and past due taxes, must be paid at the Chautauqua County Tax Department @ 3 N. Erie St. Mayville - 716-753-4221
TAX INFORMATION & RECEIPTS
2025/2026 CHAUTAUQUA LAKE CENTRAL SCHOOL TAX
2026 COUNTY PROPERTY TOWN TAX
2025/2026 CHAUTAUQUA LAKE CENTRAL SCHOOL TAX
2026 COUNTY PROPERTY TOWN TAX
Town of Chautauqua
2026 Tax Collection Information
Tax Collection can no longer be received by the Town clerk's office.
After April 1, 2026, taxes must be paid directly to the Chautauqua County Tax Department
3 North Erie St., Mayville, NY 14757, with a 3% penalty and interest at the rate of 1.00% per month from February 7th, such interest to be computed on the total amount of tax plus penalty. Call 716-753-4221 with any questions after this date.
GENERAL TAX INFORMATION
PROPERTY TAX LAW
Tax Receiver cannot waive penalties on real estate taxes after the due date for any reason (Real Property Tax Law §920)
A Property owner is not relieved of the responsibility for payment of taxes or interest prescribed by law despite failure to receive a notice of such taxes due. (Real Property Tax Law §922)
TO AVOID PENALTIES
Prior to mailing TAX payments, confirm check is made out to correct payee, written amount matches dollar amount and check is signed. Incorrect payments will be returned and subject to penalties until paid in full.
IF you mail your payment at the end of the month the tax is due, be sure there is a timely official United States postmark on the envelope. Metered mail and foreign postmarks are not acceptable as date received.
NOTE: Payments made by “Bank Pay” online services do not have a United States postmark and will be subject to penalty if received after the due date. If using this method to pay taxes, please plan accordingly. Incorrect amounts will be returned.
**To be sure your tax bills reach you, please contact your local Assessor's office with any address changes**
Incorrect addresses will delay delivery of your tax bill and may result in additional penalties
Tax Receiver cannot waive penalties on real estate taxes after the due date for any reason (Real Property Tax Law §920)
A Property owner is not relieved of the responsibility for payment of taxes or interest prescribed by law despite failure to receive a notice of such taxes due. (Real Property Tax Law §922)
TO AVOID PENALTIES
Prior to mailing TAX payments, confirm check is made out to correct payee, written amount matches dollar amount and check is signed. Incorrect payments will be returned and subject to penalties until paid in full.
IF you mail your payment at the end of the month the tax is due, be sure there is a timely official United States postmark on the envelope. Metered mail and foreign postmarks are not acceptable as date received.
NOTE: Payments made by “Bank Pay” online services do not have a United States postmark and will be subject to penalty if received after the due date. If using this method to pay taxes, please plan accordingly. Incorrect amounts will be returned.
**To be sure your tax bills reach you, please contact your local Assessor's office with any address changes**
Incorrect addresses will delay delivery of your tax bill and may result in additional penalties
EXEMPTIONS: If property is your primary residence, and you are a senior citizen, person with physical disability and/or veteran, you may be
entitled to a partial exemption from property taxes. Eligible homeowners have until March 1st to apply for such exemptions.
For further information please call or write the assessor’s office at Town of Chautauqua, Community Municipal Bldg. 2 Academy St. Mayville, NY 14757; (716) 753‑7342 Option 7.
Third party Notifications for Senior citizens & disabled persons contact your local Assessors office
entitled to a partial exemption from property taxes. Eligible homeowners have until March 1st to apply for such exemptions.
For further information please call or write the assessor’s office at Town of Chautauqua, Community Municipal Bldg. 2 Academy St. Mayville, NY 14757; (716) 753‑7342 Option 7.
Third party Notifications for Senior citizens & disabled persons contact your local Assessors office