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Genesee County, NY property tax exemptions (2026)

The property tax breaks that are set or run locally in Genesee 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 Genesee County

In Genesee 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 14 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 12, the Cold War veterans exemption in all and the volunteer firefighter/ambulance exemption in none 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 Genesee's senior limit is $23,800 (sliding to $32,200) and its disability limit $16,500 (to $24,900); many town limits are far lower and date from the 1980s-1990s.

Apply at: Genesee County Treasurer's Office – Real Property Tax Services
Phone: (585) 815-7808
Local breaks: Aged Exemption (RPTL 467) – Genesee County, Disabilities and Limited Incomes Exemption (RPTL 459-c) – Genesee County, Alternative Veterans and Cold War Exemptions – Genesee County
Tax year: 2025

Where to apply in Genesee County

Genesee County Treasurer's Office – Real Property Tax Services

Phone: (585) 815-7808
Address: County Building I, 15 Main Street, Batavia, NY 14020

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 Genesee County

Seniors

Aged Exemption (RPTL 467) – Genesee County

50% off the assessed value for county taxes with income up to $23,800, sliding scale up to $32,200.

Set by: county
Tax year: 2025
Who qualifies: Owners 65 or older, primary residence.
Income limit: County: $23,800 for 50%, up to $32,200 with the sliding scale (revised 2024; status March 1, 2025). Towns range from $7,000 (Alabama) to $23,800 (Stafford, City of Batavia).
How to apply: File Form RP-467 or RP-467-Rnw with your town or city assessor.
Form: Form RP-467
Deadline: March 1 (taxable status date)
Renewal: Every year

Source: official page

Disability

Disabilities and Limited Incomes Exemption (RPTL 459-c) – Genesee County

50% off the assessed value for county taxes up to $16,500, sliding scale to $24,900.

Set by: county
Tax year: 2025
Who qualifies: Owners with a disability and limited income. Among towns only Byron has adopted it; no villages.
Income limit: County: $16,500 (sliding scale to $24,900).
How to apply: File Form RP-459-c with your town or city assessor.
Form: Form RP-459-c
Deadline: March 1
Renewal: Every year

Source: official page

Veterans

Alternative Veterans and Cold War Exemptions – Genesee County

County taxes: alternative veterans max $15,000 (wartime), +$10,000 (combat), +$50,000 (disabled), Gold Star parents eligible; Cold War veterans 10%, max $6,000, with no 10-year limit.

Set by: county
Tax year: 2025
Who qualifies: Wartime and Cold War veterans and eligible family members; primary residence.
How to apply: File Form RP-458-a or RP-458-b with your assessor.
Form: Form RP-458-a
Deadline: March 1
Renewal: One-time application

Source: official page

Amounts by taxing unit in Genesee County

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

Sort:

Taxing unit	Type	Seniors	Disability	Veterans alt	Veterans cold war	Firefighter	Senior limit	Disability limit	Veterans alt cap	Cold war	Source
All 14 cities and towns in Genesee County added together (2025 rolls) – a total of local records, not a sign that the county itself grants the exemption	total	found in 14 of 14 cities/towns (514 exemption records in all, not homes)	found in 12 of 14 cities/towns (48 exemption records in all, not homes)	found in 14 of 14 cities/towns (2,498 exemption records in all, not homes)	found in 14 of 14 cities/towns (290 exemption records in all, not homes)	found in none of the 14 cities/towns on the 2025 rolls	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	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 Batavia	city	yes – granted here by at least one level of government (county, city/town, school district or village); 111 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); 530 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); 55 exemption records on the 2025 roll, not a count of homes	no – none on the 2025 roll for any level of government here	$23,800 (ss to $32,200)	not offered	max $18,000 wartime; +$12,000 combat; +$60,000 disabled	not offered	official
Town of Alabama	town	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); 7 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); 76 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	no – none on the 2025 roll for any level of government here	$7,000 (ss to $12,700)	not offered	max $6,000 wartime; +$4,000 combat; +$20,000 disabled	not offered	official
Town of Alexander	town	yes – granted here by at least one level of government (county, city/town, school district or village); 33 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); 129 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	no – none on the 2025 roll for any level of government here	$16,500	not offered	max $9,000 wartime; +$6,000 combat; +$30,000 disabled	15%, max $12,000	official
Town of Batavia	town	yes – granted here by at least one level of government (county, city/town, school district or village); 87 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); 360 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); 38 exemption records on the 2025 roll, not a count of homes	no – none on the 2025 roll for any level of government here	$8,000	not offered	max $9,000 wartime; +$6,000 combat; +$30,000 disabled	not offered	official
Town of Bergen	town	yes – granted here by at least one level of government (county, city/town, school district or village); 38 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); 151 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); 18 exemption records on the 2025 roll, not a count of homes	no – none on the 2025 roll for any level of government here	$16,500 (ss to $24,900)	not offered	max $15,000 wartime; +$10,000 combat; +$50,000 disabled	10%, max $6,000	official
Town of Bethany	town	yes – granted here by at least one level of government (county, city/town, school district or village); 12 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); 78 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	no – none on the 2025 roll for any level of government here	$14,000 (ss to $21,500)	not offered	max $18,000 wartime; +$12,000 combat; +$60,000 disabled	not offered	official
Town of Byron	town	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); 6 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); 105 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	no – none on the 2025 roll for any level of government here	$16,500 (ss to $24,900)	$16,500 (ss to $24,900)	max $15,000 wartime; +$10,000 combat; +$50,000 disabled	not offered	official
Town of Darien	town	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); 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); 147 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); 21 exemption records on the 2025 roll, not a count of homes	no – none on the 2025 roll for any level of government here	$7,200	not offered	max $12,000 wartime; +$8,000 combat; +$40,000 disabled	not offered	official
Town of Elba	town	yes – granted here by at least one level of government (county, city/town, school district or village); 11 exemption records on the 2025 roll, not a count of homes	no – none on the 2025 roll for any level of government here	yes – granted here by at least one level of government (county, city/town, school district or village); 93 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); 18 exemption records on the 2025 roll, not a count of homes	no – none on the 2025 roll for any level of government here	$8,800 (ss to $16,300)	not offered	max $15,000 wartime; +$10,000 combat; +$50,000 disabled	10%, max $6,000	official
Town of Le Roy	town	yes – granted here by at least one level of government (county, city/town, school district or village); 91 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); 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); 29 exemption records on the 2025 roll, not a count of homes	no – none on the 2025 roll for any level of government here	$16,500 (ss to $24,900)	not offered	max $15,000 wartime; +$10,000 combat; +$50,000 disabled	not offered	official
Town of Oakfield	town	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	no – none on the 2025 roll for any level of government here	yes – granted here by at least one level of government (county, city/town, school district or village); 124 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); 26 exemption records on the 2025 roll, not a count of homes	no – none on the 2025 roll for any level of government here	$12,000 (ss to $19,500)	not offered	max $6,000 wartime; +$4,000 combat; +$20,000 disabled	10%, max $6,000	official
Town of Pavilion	town	yes – granted here by at least one level of government (county, city/town, school district or village); 24 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); 72 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	no – none on the 2025 roll for any level of government here	$16,500 (ss to $24,900)	not offered	max $6,000 wartime; +$4,000 combat; +$20,000 disabled	10%, max $6,000	official
Town of Pembroke	town	yes – granted here by at least one level of government (county, city/town, school district or village); 39 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); 226 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); 19 exemption records on the 2025 roll, not a count of homes	no – none on the 2025 roll for any level of government here	$12,000 (ss to $19,500)	not offered	max $12,000 wartime; +$8,000 combat; +$40,000 disabled	not offered	official
Town of Stafford	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); 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); 113 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	no – none on the 2025 roll for any level of government here	$23,800 (ss to $32,200)	not offered	max $18,000 wartime; +$12,000 combat; +$60,000 disabled	10%, max $6,000	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 Genesee County

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

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Tax rate (%)

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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Eligibility finder for Genesee County

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Document checklist for Genesee County

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Exemptions to include

Aged Exemption (RPTL 467) – Genesee CountyDisabilities and Limited Incomes Exemption (RPTL 459-c) – Genesee CountyAlternative Veterans and Cold War Exemptions – Genesee CountyBasic 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 Genesee County

What property tax exemptions are there in Genesee County?

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

Genesee County Treasurer's Office – Real Property Tax Services Phone: (585) 815-7808 Address: County Building I, 15 Main Street, Batavia, NY 14020. 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 Genesee County?

Aged Exemption (RPTL 467) – Genesee County: March 1 (taxable status date) Disabilities and Limited Incomes Exemption (RPTL 459-c) – Genesee County: March 1. Alternative Veterans and Cold War Exemptions – Genesee County: March 1.

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

Aged Exemption (RPTL 467) – Genesee County: County: $23,800 for 50%, up to $32,200 with the sliding scale (revised 2024; status March 1, 2025). Towns range from $7,000 (Alabama) to $23,800 (Stafford, City of Batavia). Disabilities and Limited Incomes Exemption (RPTL 459-c) – Genesee County: County: $16,500 (sliding scale to $24,900). Alternative Veterans and Cold War Exemptions – Genesee County: no income limit listed.

Do I have to reapply every year in Genesee County?

Aged Exemption (RPTL 467) – Genesee County: Every year. Disabilities and Limited Incomes Exemption (RPTL 459-c) – Genesee County: Every year. Alternative Veterans and Cold War Exemptions – Genesee County: One-time application.

Good to know in Genesee County

For the 2027 assessment roll, exemption applications are due by the taxable status date: March 1 in all 14 cities/towns. (ORPTS Municipal Profiles; confirm with your assessor.)
Bergen, Byron, Oakfield and the City of Batavia let seniors who turn 65 between March 1 and December 31 apply.
School district senior limits range from $7,200 (Elba) to $28,000 (Caledonia-Mumford).

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

Sources

Genesee County – Exemptions
Genesee County – 2025 Aged Exemption Income Limits
Genesee County – 2025 Disabilities and Limited Incomes Exemption Local Adoptions
Genesee County – 2025 Veterans Exemption Local Adoptions
Genesee County Treasurer and Real Property
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.