PLEASE NOTE: There was an error in the printing of the 2026 Property tax bills for the Town of Busti, Town of Ellicott, and the Town of Ripley. Our shared printing company inadvertently transferred the Town of Chautauqua's payment information to the backside of the above-named Town's tax bills. Please contact your local tax collector for further information. Town of Busti - 716-763-8561 Town of Ellicott - 716-665-5317 opt 4 Town of Ripley - 716-413-8010
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 2026 Tax Collection Information
WE ARE NOW COLLECTING WITH THE 1% PENALTY FEE February 6 - February 28
PAYMENT SCHEDULE Taxes paid January 8 through February 6, 2026: NET (No Penalty) Taxes paid February 7 through February 28, 2026: 1% Penalty Taxes paid March 1 through April 1, 2026: 2% Penalty
Taxes will be collected by the Tax Collector at the Town of Chautauqua Clerk’s Office. Monday through Friday between the hours of 9AM - 12 PM, and 1PM – 4PM, excluding legal holidays. Offices are located at 2 Academy St. Mayville, NY 14757. Telephone # (716) 753-7342 Opt. 6 Note: Tax payments cannot be made over the phone. See Below for all payment options.
MAIL: Please include phone number on all checks and make checks payable to: Town of Chautauqua Tax Collector – 2 Academy St. Mayville, NY 14757.Valid US postmark is accepted as date received. ONLINE: Current taxes can be viewed, printed, and paid online at www.infotaxonline.com. Payments can be made for an additional fee by E-check or Credit Card and will be receipted by email. DROP BOX: marked TOWN OF CHAUTAUQUA Located outside our building. NO CASH PAYMENTS.Deposits made after 4pm, will be processed on next business day.
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
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 1, 2026 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