New York · Clinton County · Local exemptions · Updated Oct 2026

Clinton County, NY property tax exemptions (2026)

The property tax breaks that are set or run locally in Clinton County, on top of New York’s statewide rules: what each is worth here, who qualifies, where to apply and the deadline.

What is different in Clinton County

In Clinton County the county and each city, town, village and school district decide separately which local-option exemptions to give and set their own income limits, so your benefit depends on exactly where you live. On the 2025 assessment rolls of its 15 cities and towns, at least one level of government (the county, the city or town, a school district or a village) grants the senior exemption in all, the disability exemption in all, the Cold War veterans exemption in 14 and the volunteer firefighter/ambulance exemption in 9 of them; that shows where an exemption exists somewhere in the town, not that the county adopted it, and the state's counts are exemption records, not homes. For county taxes Clinton County gives the full 50% senior and disability exemptions up to $26,000 of income (sliding scale to $34,399.99) and a 10% volunteer firefighter exemption; town limits run from $14,000 to $35,000.

Apply at: Clinton County Real Property Office (Real Property Tax Services)
Phone: 518-565-4760
Local breaks: Senior Citizens Exemption (RPTL 467) – Clinton County, Persons with Disabilities and Limited Incomes (RPTL 459-c) – Clinton County, Volunteer Firefighter and Ambulance Worker Exemption (RPTL 466-j)
Tax year: 2026

Where to apply in Clinton County

Clinton County Real Property Office (Real Property Tax Services)

Phone: 518-565-4760
Address: Clinton County Government Center, 137 Margaret Street, Suite 210, Plattsburgh, NY 12901

Official exemptions page

Other offices

Your city or town assessor – where you file the senior (RP-467), disability (RP-459-c), veterans (RP-458-a/b) and other local exemption applications; the county office does not grant them
NYS Department of Taxation and Finance – STAR – state program: register for the Basic/Enhanced STAR credit

Local exemptions in Clinton County

Seniors

Senior Citizens Exemption (RPTL 467) – Clinton County

Up to 50% off the assessed value for county taxes; sliding scale above the limit.

Set by: county
Tax year: 2026
Who qualifies: Owners 65 or older (Clinton County also accepts owners who are 64 on the taxable status date and turn 65 by December 31), primary residence.
Income limit: County taxes: $26,000 for the full 50% (sliding scale up to $34,399.99). Town, city, village and school limits differ (see the table).
How to apply: File Form RP-467 (first time) or the renewal with your town or city assessor with proof of income, by March 1.
Form: Form RP-467
Deadline: March 1 (taxable status date)
Renewal: Every year

Source: official page

Disability

Persons with Disabilities and Limited Incomes (RPTL 459-c) – Clinton County

Up to 50% off the assessed value for county taxes; sliding scale above the limit.

Set by: county
Tax year: 2026
Who qualifies: Owners with a documented disability (SSDI/SSI award letter or similar), primary residence. Cannot be combined with the senior exemption.
Income limit: County taxes: $26,000 (sliding scale up to $34,399.99). Not every town and school district offers it (see the table).
How to apply: File Form RP-459-c with your town or city assessor with proof of income and disability, by March 1.
Form: Form RP-459-c
Deadline: March 1
Renewal: Every year

Source: official page

Other

Volunteer Firefighter and Ambulance Worker Exemption (RPTL 466-j)

10% off the assessed value for county taxes (Clinton County adopted it; some towns and the Beekmantown and Northeastern Clinton school districts also offer 10%).

Set by: county
Tax year: 2026
Who qualifies: Enrolled members of an incorporated volunteer fire company, fire department or ambulance service who live in the city, town or village it serves, certified as members for at least five years and still active; primary residence used only as a residence.
How to apply: File the RP-466 application with your assessor by the taxable status date.
Form: Form RP-466-a-vol
Deadline: March 1

Source: official page

Amounts by taxing unit in Clinton County

Each school district, city or other taxing unit can set its own amount. Find the ones on your tax bill.

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Taxing unit	Type	Seniors	Disability	Veterans alt	Veterans cold war	Firefighter	Senior limit	Disability limit	Source
All 15 cities and towns in Clinton County added together (2025 rolls) – a total of local records, not a sign that the county itself grants the exemption	total	found in 15 of 15 cities/towns (1,009 exemption records in all, not homes)	found in 15 of 15 cities/towns (147 exemption records in all, not homes)	found in 15 of 15 cities/towns (4,236 exemption records in all, not homes)	found in 14 of 15 cities/towns (563 exemption records in all, not homes)	found in 9 of 15 cities/towns (87 exemption records in all, not homes)	varies by city/town – see the rows below; the county's own figure for county taxes is in the county entries above	varies by city/town – see the rows below; the county's own figure for county taxes is in the county entries above	official
City of Plattsburgh	city	yes – granted here by at least one level of government (county, city/town, school district or village); 135 exemption records on the 2025 roll, not a count of homes	yes – granted here by at least one level of government (county, city/town, school district or village); 17 exemption records on the 2025 roll, not a count of homes	yes – granted here by at least one level of government (county, city/town, school district or village); 607 exemption records on the 2025 roll, not a count of homes	yes – granted here by at least one level of government (county, city/town, school district or village); 82 exemption records on the 2025 roll, not a count of homes	no – none on the 2025 roll for any level of government here	$26,000 (ss to $34,400)	$26,000 (ss to $34,400)	official
Town of Altona	town	yes – granted here by at least one level of government (county, city/town, school district or village); 43 exemption records on the 2025 roll, not a count of homes	yes – granted here by at least one level of government (county, city/town, school district or village); 10 exemption records on the 2025 roll, not a count of homes	yes – granted here by at least one level of government (county, city/town, school district or village); 107 exemption records on the 2025 roll, not a count of homes	yes – granted here by at least one level of government (county, city/town, school district or village); 22 exemption records on the 2025 roll, not a count of homes	yes – granted here by at least one level of government (county, city/town, school district or village); 1 exemption record on the 2025 roll, not a count of homes	$26,000 (ss to $34,399.99)	$26,000 (ss to $34,399.99)	official
Town of Ausable	town	yes – granted here by at least one level of government (county, city/town, school district or village); 50 exemption records on the 2025 roll, not a count of homes	yes – granted here by at least one level of government (county, city/town, school district or village); 10 exemption records on the 2025 roll, not a count of homes	yes – granted here by at least one level of government (county, city/town, school district or village); 180 exemption records on the 2025 roll, not a count of homes	yes – granted here by at least one level of government (county, city/town, school district or village); 30 exemption records on the 2025 roll, not a count of homes	no – none on the 2025 roll for any level of government here	$35,000	not offered by the town/city	official
Town of Beekmantown	town	yes – granted here by at least one level of government (county, city/town, school district or village); 71 exemption records on the 2025 roll, not a count of homes	yes – granted here by at least one level of government (county, city/town, school district or village); 10 exemption records on the 2025 roll, not a count of homes	yes – granted here by at least one level of government (county, city/town, school district or village); 371 exemption records on the 2025 roll, not a count of homes	yes – granted here by at least one level of government (county, city/town, school district or village); 29 exemption records on the 2025 roll, not a count of homes	yes – granted here by at least one level of government (county, city/town, school district or village); 15 exemption records on the 2025 roll, not a count of homes	$26,000 (ss to $34,399)	not offered by the town/city	official
Town of Black Brook	town	yes – granted here by at least one level of government (county, city/town, school district or village); 28 exemption records on the 2025 roll, not a count of homes	yes – granted here by at least one level of government (county, city/town, school district or village); 4 exemption records on the 2025 roll, not a count of homes	yes – granted here by at least one level of government (county, city/town, school district or village); 102 exemption records on the 2025 roll, not a count of homes	yes – granted here by at least one level of government (county, city/town, school district or village); 16 exemption records on the 2025 roll, not a count of homes	no – none on the 2025 roll for any level of government here	$29,000 (ss to $37,399)	not offered by the town/city	official
Town of Champlain	town	yes – granted here by at least one level of government (county, city/town, school district or village); 115 exemption records on the 2025 roll, not a count of homes	yes – granted here by at least one level of government (county, city/town, school district or village); 13 exemption records on the 2025 roll, not a count of homes	yes – granted here by at least one level of government (county, city/town, school district or village); 340 exemption records on the 2025 roll, not a count of homes	yes – granted here by at least one level of government (county, city/town, school district or village); 57 exemption records on the 2025 roll, not a count of homes	yes – granted here by at least one level of government (county, city/town, school district or village); 32 exemption records on the 2025 roll, not a count of homes	$26,000 (ss to $34,399.99)	$26,000 (ss to $34,399.99)	official
Town of Chazy	town	yes – granted here by at least one level of government (county, city/town, school district or village); 52 exemption records on the 2025 roll, not a count of homes	yes – granted here by at least one level of government (county, city/town, school district or village); 5 exemption records on the 2025 roll, not a count of homes	yes – granted here by at least one level of government (county, city/town, school district or village); 230 exemption records on the 2025 roll, not a count of homes	yes – granted here by at least one level of government (county, city/town, school district or village); 20 exemption records on the 2025 roll, not a count of homes	yes – granted here by at least one level of government (county, city/town, school district or village); 3 exemption records on the 2025 roll, not a count of homes	$26,000	not offered by the town/city	official
Town of Clinton	town	yes – granted here by at least one level of government (county, city/town, school district or village); 16 exemption records on the 2025 roll, not a count of homes	yes – granted here by at least one level of government (county, city/town, school district or village); 2 exemption records on the 2025 roll, not a count of homes	yes – granted here by at least one level of government (county, city/town, school district or village); 27 exemption records on the 2025 roll, not a count of homes	no – none on the 2025 roll for any level of government here	no – none on the 2025 roll for any level of government here	$14,000	not offered by the town/city	official
Town of Dannemora	town	yes – granted here by at least one level of government (county, city/town, school district or village); 19 exemption records on the 2025 roll, not a count of homes	yes – granted here by at least one level of government (county, city/town, school district or village); 1 exemption record on the 2025 roll, not a count of homes	yes – granted here by at least one level of government (county, city/town, school district or village); 101 exemption records on the 2025 roll, not a count of homes	yes – granted here by at least one level of government (county, city/town, school district or village); 17 exemption records on the 2025 roll, not a count of homes	no – none on the 2025 roll for any level of government here	$20,500	$19,000 (ss to $25,000)	official
Town of Ellenburg	town	yes – granted here by at least one level of government (county, city/town, school district or village); 31 exemption records on the 2025 roll, not a count of homes	yes – granted here by at least one level of government (county, city/town, school district or village); 3 exemption records on the 2025 roll, not a count of homes	yes – granted here by at least one level of government (county, city/town, school district or village); 82 exemption records on the 2025 roll, not a count of homes	yes – granted here by at least one level of government (county, city/town, school district or village); 15 exemption records on the 2025 roll, not a count of homes	yes – granted here by at least one level of government (county, city/town, school district or village); 1 exemption record on the 2025 roll, not a count of homes	$26,000 (ss to $34,399.99)	not offered by the town/city	official
Town of Mooers	town	yes – granted here by at least one level of government (county, city/town, school district or village); 80 exemption records on the 2025 roll, not a count of homes	yes – granted here by at least one level of government (county, city/town, school district or village); 14 exemption records on the 2025 roll, not a count of homes	yes – granted here by at least one level of government (county, city/town, school district or village); 189 exemption records on the 2025 roll, not a count of homes	yes – granted here by at least one level of government (county, city/town, school district or village); 43 exemption records on the 2025 roll, not a count of homes	yes – granted here by at least one level of government (county, city/town, school district or village); 16 exemption records on the 2025 roll, not a count of homes	$22,000	not offered by the town/city	official
Town of Peru	town	yes – granted here by at least one level of government (county, city/town, school district or village); 41 exemption records on the 2025 roll, not a count of homes	yes – granted here by at least one level of government (county, city/town, school district or village); 14 exemption records on the 2025 roll, not a count of homes	yes – granted here by at least one level of government (county, city/town, school district or village); 499 exemption records on the 2025 roll, not a count of homes	yes – granted here by at least one level of government (county, city/town, school district or village); 86 exemption records on the 2025 roll, not a count of homes	no – none on the 2025 roll for any level of government here	$26,000 (ss to $34,399.99)	$24,000	official
Town of Plattsburgh	town	yes – granted here by at least one level of government (county, city/town, school district or village); 173 exemption records on the 2025 roll, not a count of homes	yes – granted here by at least one level of government (county, city/town, school district or village); 30 exemption records on the 2025 roll, not a count of homes	yes – granted here by at least one level of government (county, city/town, school district or village); 734 exemption records on the 2025 roll, not a count of homes	yes – granted here by at least one level of government (county, city/town, school district or village); 71 exemption records on the 2025 roll, not a count of homes	yes – granted here by at least one level of government (county, city/town, school district or village); 8 exemption records on the 2025 roll, not a count of homes	$33,800 (ss to $42,199.99)	$33,800 (ss to $42,199.99)	official
Town of Saranac	town	yes – granted here by at least one level of government (county, city/town, school district or village); 73 exemption records on the 2025 roll, not a count of homes	yes – granted here by at least one level of government (county, city/town, school district or village); 9 exemption records on the 2025 roll, not a count of homes	yes – granted here by at least one level of government (county, city/town, school district or village); 294 exemption records on the 2025 roll, not a count of homes	yes – granted here by at least one level of government (county, city/town, school district or village); 40 exemption records on the 2025 roll, not a count of homes	yes – granted here by at least one level of government (county, city/town, school district or village); 10 exemption records on the 2025 roll, not a count of homes	$29,000 (ss to $37,399)	not offered by the town/city	official
Town of Schuyler Falls	town	yes – granted here by at least one level of government (county, city/town, school district or village); 82 exemption records on the 2025 roll, not a count of homes	yes – granted here by at least one level of government (county, city/town, school district or village); 5 exemption records on the 2025 roll, not a count of homes	yes – granted here by at least one level of government (county, city/town, school district or village); 373 exemption records on the 2025 roll, not a count of homes	yes – granted here by at least one level of government (county, city/town, school district or village); 35 exemption records on the 2025 roll, not a count of homes	yes – granted here by at least one level of government (county, city/town, school district or village); 1 exemption record on the 2025 roll, not a count of homes	$26,000	not offered by the town/city	official

State exemptions that also apply here

These breaks come from New York law. Their full rules, forms and deadlines are on the New York page.

Basic STAR (School Tax Relief) credit or exemption$30,000
Enhanced STAR$88,500
Senior Citizens Exemption (RPTL 467) / NYC Senior Citizen Homeowners' Exemption (SCHE)
Exemption for Persons with Disabilities and Limited Incomes (RPTL 459-c) / NYC Disabled Homeowners' Exemption (DHE)
Alternative Veterans Exemption (RPTL 458-a) and Cold War Veterans Exemption (RPTL 458-b)(only where the local government offers it)
Veterans with a Permanent and Total Disability Exemption (RPTL 458-a(11)) - new local optionFull exemption (only where the local government offers it)

All New York property tax exemptions

By group in New York: Seniors · Veterans · Disability · Surviving spouses

Savings estimate for Clinton County

Roughly what an exemption could save you a year: the value it takes off, times your tax rate.

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New York median effective rate: 1.55% (taxes paid as a share of home value). Use your own rate if you know it.

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Median effective rate: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey, 2020–2024 5-year estimates, tables B25103 (median real estate taxes paid, owner-occupied homes) and B25077 (median value, owner-occupied homes). It is a statewide middle value; local rates differ a lot.

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Document checklist for Clinton County

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Exemptions to include

Senior Citizens Exemption (RPTL 467) – Clinton CountyPersons with Disabilities and Limited Incomes (RPTL 459-c) – Clinton CountyVolunteer Firefighter and Ambulance Worker Exemption (RPTL 466-j)Basic STAR (School Tax Relief) credit or exemption (statewide)Enhanced STAR (statewide)Senior Citizens Exemption (RPTL 467) / NYC Senior Citizen Homeowners' Exemption (SCHE) (statewide)Exemption for Persons with Disabilities and Limited Incomes (RPTL 459-c) / NYC Disabled Homeowners' Exemption (DHE) (statewide)Alternative Veterans Exemption (RPTL 458-a) and Cold War Veterans Exemption (RPTL 458-b) (statewide)Veterans with a Permanent and Total Disability Exemption (RPTL 458-a(11)) - new local option (statewide)

Questions about property tax exemptions in Clinton County

What property tax exemptions are there in Clinton County?

Where do I apply for a property tax exemption in Clinton County?

Clinton County Real Property Office (Real Property Tax Services) Phone: 518-565-4760 Address: Clinton County Government Center, 137 Margaret Street, Suite 210, Plattsburgh, NY 12901. Also: Your city or town assessor, which where you file the senior (RP-467), disability (RP-459-c), veterans (RP-458-a/b) and other local exemption applications; the county office does not grant them. Also: NYS Department of Taxation and Finance – STAR, which state program: register for the Basic/Enhanced STAR credit.

When is the deadline to apply in Clinton County?

Senior Citizens Exemption (RPTL 467) – Clinton County: March 1 (taxable status date) Persons with Disabilities and Limited Incomes (RPTL 459-c) – Clinton County: March 1. Volunteer Firefighter and Ambulance Worker Exemption (RPTL 466-j): March 1.

Is there an income limit for Clinton County’s local breaks?

Senior Citizens Exemption (RPTL 467) – Clinton County: County taxes: $26,000 for the full 50% (sliding scale up to $34,399.99). Town, city, village and school limits differ (see the table). Persons with Disabilities and Limited Incomes (RPTL 459-c) – Clinton County: County taxes: $26,000 (sliding scale up to $34,399.99). Not every town and school district offers it (see the table). Volunteer Firefighter and Ambulance Worker Exemption (RPTL 466-j): no income limit listed.

Do I have to reapply every year in Clinton County?

Senior Citizens Exemption (RPTL 467) – Clinton County: Every year. Persons with Disabilities and Limited Incomes (RPTL 459-c) – Clinton County: Every year. Volunteer Firefighter and Ambulance Worker Exemption (RPTL 466-j): not confirmed.

Good to know in Clinton County

For the 2027 assessment roll, exemption applications are due by the taxable status date: March 1 in all 15 cities/towns. (ORPTS Municipal Profiles; confirm with your assessor.)
School district senior limits in Clinton County range from $15,000 (Chateaugay Central) to $29,000 (Ausable Valley, Plattsburgh City SD); 'ss' means a sliding scale applies up to the higher figure.

Think your assessed value is too high? See how to appeal in Clinton County.

Sources

Clinton County Real Property Office
Clinton County – Senior Citizens' Exemption (income limits by municipality)
Clinton County – Disability and Limited Incomes Exemption
Clinton County – Volunteer Firefighters and Ambulance Workers
data.ny.gov – Summary of Real Property Tax Exemptions by Code by Municipality (roll year 2025)
NYS Tax Department – ORPTS Municipal Data Portal (Municipal Profiles)
No county figure was available, so the estimate uses the New York median effective rate: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey, 2020–2024 5-year estimates, tables B25103 (median real estate taxes paid, owner-occupied homes) and B25077 (median value, owner-occupied homes).

Last checked: Oct 2026.