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

Oswego County, NY property tax exemptions (2026)

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

In Oswego 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 24 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 23, the Cold War veterans exemption in all and the volunteer firefighter/ambulance exemption in 4 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 Oswego's senior and disability limit is $29,000 for 50% (sliding to $37,400); most towns match it, but the Town of Oswego ($15,000), Boylston ($8,000) and Amboy ($13,250) are much lower.

Apply at: Oswego County Department of Real Property Tax Services
Phone: 315-349-8315
Local breaks: Senior Citizens Exemption (RPTL 467) – Oswego County, Disability & Limited Income Exemption (RPTL 459-c) – Oswego County, Alternative Veterans Exemption (RPTL 458-a) – Oswego County caps
Tax year: 2025

Where to apply in Oswego County

Oswego County Department of Real Property Tax Services

Phone: 315-349-8315
Address: Legislative Office Building, 2nd Floor, 46 E. Bridge Street, Oswego, NY 13126

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 Oswego County

Seniors

Senior Citizens Exemption (RPTL 467) – Oswego County

50% off the assessed value for county taxes up to the income ceiling, then a sliding scale down to 5%.

Set by: county
Tax year: 2025
Who qualifies: Owners 65 or older, primary residence, income under the limit.
Income limit: County taxes: $29,000 for 50%; sliding scale to 5% below $37,400 (Local Law 4 of 2023). Most towns use the same $29,000/$37,400; exceptions include Town of Oswego $15,000, Boylston $8,000, Amboy $13,250 (see the table).
How to apply: File Form RP-467 (first time) or RP-467-Rnw with your town or city assessor.
Form: Form RP-467
Deadline: Taxable status date (March 1 in most towns)
Renewal: Every year

Source: official page

Disability

Disability & Limited Income Exemption (RPTL 459-c) – Oswego County

50% off the assessed value for county taxes up to the ceiling, sliding scale to 5%.

Set by: county
Tax year: 2025
Who qualifies: Owners with a disability and limited income, primary residence. Fewer than half of the towns offer it.
Income limit: County taxes: $29,000 for 50%; sliding scale below $37,400 (Local Law 2 of 2022).
How to apply: File Form RP-459-c with your town or city assessor.
Form: Form RP-459-c
Deadline: Taxable status date
Renewal: Every year

Source: official page

Veterans

Alternative Veterans Exemption (RPTL 458-a) – Oswego County caps

County taxes: 15% of assessed value (wartime), 25% (combat zone), plus half the VA disability rating, capped at $18,000 / $30,000 / +$60,000 of assessed value. Several towns use lower caps (see the table).

Set by: county
Tax year: 2025
Who qualifies: Veterans who served in a qualifying period of war, their spouse or unremarried surviving spouse, or Gold Star parent; primary residence.
How to apply: File Form RP-458-a with your assessor (one-time, unless your disability rating changes).
Form: Form RP-458-a
Deadline: Taxable status date
Renewal: One-time application

Source: official page

Amounts by taxing unit in Oswego 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	Veterans alt cap	Source
All 24 cities and towns in Oswego County added together (2025 rolls) – a total of local records, not a sign that the county itself grants the exemption	total	found in 24 of 24 cities/towns (1,598 exemption records in all, not homes)	found in 23 of 24 cities/towns (152 exemption records in all, not homes)	found in 24 of 24 cities/towns (4,968 exemption records in all, not homes)	found in 24 of 24 cities/towns (443 exemption records in all, not homes)	found in 4 of 24 cities/towns (35 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	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 Fulton	city	yes – granted here by at least one level of government (county, city/town, school district or village); 141 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); 23 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); 32 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 $37,400)	$29,000 (ss to $37,400)	max $18,000 wartime; +$12,000 combat; +$60,000 disabled	official
City of Oswego	city	yes – granted here by at least one level of government (county, city/town, school district or village); 185 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	yes – granted here by at least one level of government (county, city/town, school district or village); 444 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	$29,000 (ss to $37,400)	$29,000 (ss to $37,400)	max $18,000 wartime; +$12,000 combat; +$60,000 disabled	official
Town of Albion	town	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); 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); 109 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	no – none on the 2025 roll for any level of government here	$29,000 (ss to $37,400)	$29,000 (ss to $37,400)	max $12,000 wartime; +$8,000 combat; +$40,000 disabled	official
Town of Amboy	town	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	yes – granted here by at least one level of government (county, city/town, school district or village); 61 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	no – none on the 2025 roll for any level of government here	$13,250	not offered by the town/city	max $12,000 wartime; +$8,000 combat; +$40,000 disabled	official
Town of Boylston	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); 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); 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); 1 exemption record 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 by the town/city	max $18,000 wartime; +$12,000 combat; +$60,000 disabled	official
Town of Constantia	town	yes – granted here by at least one level of government (county, city/town, school district or village); 100 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); 266 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	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	$29,000 (ss to $37,400)	not offered by the town/city	max $18,000 wartime; +$12,000 combat; +$60,000 disabled	official
Town of Granby	town	yes – granted here by at least one level of government (county, city/town, school district or village); 112 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); 272 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	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	$29,000 (ss to $37,400)	not offered by the town/city	max $18,000 wartime; +$12,000 combat; +$60,000 disabled	official
Town of Hannibal	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); 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); 165 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	no – none on the 2025 roll for any level of government here	$29,000 (ss to $37,400)	$29,000 (ss to $37,400)	max $18,000 wartime; +$12,000 combat; +$60,000 disabled	official
Town of Hastings	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); 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); 411 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); 33 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 $37,400)	not offered by the town/city	max $18,000 wartime; +$12,000 combat; +$60,000 disabled	official
Town of Mexico	town	yes – granted here by at least one level of government (county, city/town, school district or village); 36 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); 219 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); 37 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 $37,400)	$29,000 (ss to $37,400)	max $12,000 wartime; +$8,000 combat; +$40,000 disabled	official
Town of Minetto	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); 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); 108 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	no – none on the 2025 roll for any level of government here	$29,000 (ss to $37,400)	not offered by the town/city	max $18,000 wartime; +$12,000 combat; +$60,000 disabled	official
Town of New Haven	town	yes – granted here by at least one level of government (county, city/town, school district or village); 51 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); 167 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	$29,000 (ss to $37,400)	not offered by the town/city	max $18,000 wartime; +$12,000 combat; +$60,000 disabled	official
Town of Orwell	town	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	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); 75 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	no – none on the 2025 roll for any level of government here	$29,000 (ss to $37,400)	$29,000 (ss to $37,400)	max $18,000 wartime; +$12,000 combat; +$60,000 disabled	official
Town of Oswego	town	yes – granted here by at least one level of government (county, city/town, school district or village); 45 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); 209 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	$15,000 (ss to $23,400)	$16,025 (ss to $24,425)	max $18,000 wartime; +$12,000 combat; +$60,000 disabled	official
Town of Palermo	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); 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); 137 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); 42 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 $37,400)	not offered by the town/city	max $6,000 wartime; +$4,000 combat; +$20,000 disabled	official
Town of Parish	town	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	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); 140 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	no – none on the 2025 roll for any level of government here	$19,300 (ss to $25,000)	not offered by the town/city	max $18,000 wartime; +$12,000 combat; +$60,000 disabled	official
Town of Redfield	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	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); 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); 2 exemption records on the 2025 roll, not a count of homes	no – none on the 2025 roll for any level of government here	$20,000	not offered by the town/city	max $12,000 wartime; +$8,000 combat; +$40,000 disabled	official
Town of Richland	town	yes – granted here by at least one level of government (county, city/town, school district or village); 74 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); 297 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); 10 exemption records on the 2025 roll, not a count of homes	$29,000 (ss to $37,400)	not offered by the town/city	max $12,000 wartime; +$8,000 combat; +$40,000 disabled	official
Town of Sandy Creek	town	yes – granted here by at least one level of government (county, city/town, school district or village); 98 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); 213 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); 28 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 $37,400)	not offered by the town/city	max $18,000 wartime; +$12,000 combat; +$60,000 disabled	official
Town of Schroeppel	town	yes – granted here by at least one level of government (county, city/town, school district or village); 142 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); 367 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); 11 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 $37,400)	not offered by the town/city	max $12,000 wartime; +$8,000 combat; +$40,000 disabled	official
Town of Scriba	town	yes – granted here by at least one level of government (county, city/town, school district or village); 65 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); 367 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	no – none on the 2025 roll for any level of government here	$29,000 (ss to $37,400)	$16,025 (ss to $24,425)	max $18,000 wartime; +$12,000 combat; +$60,000 disabled	official
Town of Volney	town	yes – granted here by at least one level of government (county, city/town, school district or village); 70 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); 240 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); 48 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 $37,400)	$29,000 (ss to $37,400)	max $18,000 wartime; +$12,000 combat; +$60,000 disabled	official
Town of West Monroe	town	yes – granted here by at least one level of government (county, city/town, school district or village); 61 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); 221 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); 7 exemption records on the 2025 roll, not a count of homes	$29,000 (ss to $37,400)	not offered by the town/city	max $6,000 wartime; +$4,000 combat; +$20,000 disabled	official
Town of Williamstown	town	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); 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); 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	no – none on the 2025 roll for any level of government here	$29,000 (ss to $37,400)	$29,000 (ss to $37,400)	max $18,000 wartime; +$12,000 combat; +$60,000 disabled	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 Oswego County

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Exemptions to include

Senior Citizens Exemption (RPTL 467) – Oswego CountyDisability & Limited Income Exemption (RPTL 459-c) – Oswego CountyAlternative Veterans Exemption (RPTL 458-a) – Oswego County capsBasic 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 Oswego County

What property tax exemptions are there in Oswego County?

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

Oswego County Department of Real Property Tax Services Phone: 315-349-8315 Address: Legislative Office Building, 2nd Floor, 46 E. Bridge Street, Oswego, NY 13126. 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 Oswego County?

Senior Citizens Exemption (RPTL 467) – Oswego County: Taxable status date (March 1 in most towns) Disability & Limited Income Exemption (RPTL 459-c) – Oswego County: Taxable status date. Alternative Veterans Exemption (RPTL 458-a) – Oswego County caps: Taxable status date.

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

Senior Citizens Exemption (RPTL 467) – Oswego County: County taxes: $29,000 for 50%; sliding scale to 5% below $37,400 (Local Law 4 of 2023). Most towns use the same $29,000/$37,400; exceptions include Town of Oswego $15,000, Boylston $8,000, Amboy $13,250 (see the table). Disability & Limited Income Exemption (RPTL 459-c) – Oswego County: County taxes: $29,000 for 50%; sliding scale below $37,400 (Local Law 2 of 2022). Alternative Veterans Exemption (RPTL 458-a) – Oswego County caps: no income limit listed.

Do I have to reapply every year in Oswego County?

Senior Citizens Exemption (RPTL 467) – Oswego County: Every year. Disability & Limited Income Exemption (RPTL 459-c) – Oswego County: Every year. Alternative Veterans Exemption (RPTL 458-a) – Oswego County caps: One-time application.

Good to know in Oswego County

For the 2027 assessment roll, exemption applications are due by the taxable status date: March 1 in all 24 cities/towns. (ORPTS Municipal Profiles; confirm with your assessor.)
School district senior limits vary widely, e.g. Oswego City SD and Phoenix $29,000 (to $37,400) vs. Hannibal $8,400 and Mexico Central $10,500.
Oswego County requires 2 years of membership for the volunteer firefighter/ambulance county exemption (Local Law 3 of 2023).

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

Sources

Oswego County Department of Real Property Tax Services
Oswego County RPTS – Exemption Quick Reference Guide (Feb 27, 2025)
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.