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Tax Collector
Tax Collector
Susan Hoffman
(845) 557-6085
email
Office hours
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday
8:00 am - 3:00 pm
Wednesday
8:00 am - 11:30 am
Saturdays
January 6, 13, 20, 27
9:00 a.m - 11:00 am
Other times by appointment.
Town Hall
4 Proctor Road
P.O. Box 198
Eldred, NY 12732
Make Tax Payments
Instructions for Use
Use the login information to view Tax Bills and Status.
Username: highland-public
Password: public
- Select the "Bill" tab.
- Under the "Owner" column type in your last name. Hit "enter" or "return" on your keyboard.
- You should then see your tax bill(s) listed.
- In the left column, click on the "eye" icon to see the bill amount and status.
You may pay your bill in person, by mail, or online. Read the instructions below.
Options for Payment
Make Checks Payable to:
Town of Highland Tax Collector
NO POST-DATED CHECKS WILL BE ACCEPTED! Post-dated checks will be returned. Any late fees incurred will be the responsibility of the payor.
Payment By Mail
Town of Highland
PO Box 138
Eldred, NY 12732
Include your Bill or Tax Map Number (i.e., 14.-1-92) and Phone # on your check.
Payment In Person
Town of Highland Town Hall
4 Proctor Road
Eldred, NY 12732
In the event of inclement weather please call the office to confirm availability (845) 557-6085.
Office Hours:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday from 8:30 am - 3:00 pm
Wednesday from 8:30 am - 11:30 am
Saturdays: January 6, 13, 20, and 27, 2024 from 9:00 a.m – 11:00 am
Payment Online
Please note that there is an approximate 2.85% fee, plus a 40 cent transaction charge for using credit cards.
If using Installment Plan
FIRST PAYMENT MUST BE POSTMARKED NO LATER THEN JANUARY 31, 2024
- Send “Payment #1” stub only with your check DUE by January 31, 2024 – 0%
- Send “Payment #2” stub only with your check DUE by February 29, 2024 – 1% on unpaid balance
- Send “Payment #3” stub only with your check DUE by March 31, 2024 – 2% on unpaid balance
*An additional $2 penalty will be added to your bill when the unpaid notices are sent on or before March 3 (NYS Law).
If paying in full, please return entire bill with your payment. It will be stamped paid and returned.
This Tax Collector’s Warrant expires March 31, 2024. Payments made after that date, are payable to the Sullivan County Treasurer, with interest, according to section 924-A of the Real Property Tax Law. You must call (845) 807-0200 for the total amount due.
Receipts will be mailed for full/final payment.
Additional important information
If you no longer own this property or have had a change of address, please notify the assessor with the new information or forward the bill to the rightful owner if possible.
If you are a senior citizen AND this is your primary residence you may be eligible for SENIOR CITIZEN TAX EXEMPTIONS. Senior Citizens have until March 1, 2024 to apply for such exemptions.
For Address Changes, STAR Program, or Veterans exemptions please contact:
Assessor Lorry King, 4 Proctor Rd, Eldred, NY 12732 or (845) 557-6563.