The office of treasurer is a constitutional office. The treasurer serves a four-year term with a two-term limit during any twelve year period. The County Treasurer is the custodian of all monies belonging to the county. Disbursements of monies with the proper orders issued and attested by the County Auditor.

The responsibilities include: Billing and the collection of property taxes (real estate-personal-mobile home); taxes involved in bankruptcy; collection of inheritance tax; gross income tax; innkeepers tax; issuance of tax clearances; mobile homes and alcoholic beverage permits; investment of funds; conducts annual real estate tax sale; the collection of delinquent property taxes and taxes in judgment; and search for and collection of delinquent taxes of public employees.

Property Tax Information

NOTICE TO TAXPAYERS 

TAX INFORMATION FOR 2009

First Installment Due Date: Friday July 17, 2009

Second Installment Due Date: Tuesday November 10, 2009

You can obtain your prior year tax information on the GIS website.

Forms of payment accepted: Cash, Cashier Checks, Personal Checks and Money Orders.  Credit/Debit Cards are now accepted in the Treasurer's Office (3% fee), by phone (1-866-480-8552 4.95% fee), and through the Internet (GIS website 3.95% fee).  For your information, the Treasurer's Office receives none of the convenience fee.  The fee is collected by the vendor www.paygov.us to pay the discount fee, plus any additional cost they incur to offer the service.  There is a minimum Convenience Fee for all transactions.

If you mail in your payment make your check payable to Steuben County Treasurer and include all parcel numbers with your check.  Include a self addressed stamped envelope if you want a receipt. Postmark is accepted

A reminder to save your tax statement receipts for your federal tax information.

General Information

Mobile Home Permits
Mobile home permits are available in our office. They are used for moving and/or transferring of title. Taxes have to be paid in full before a permit can be issued.

Address Change Information
If you have a change in address please notify our Office or the Auditor's Office.

Tax Payment Deadlines
Taxes are generally due May 10th and November 10th, unless this date falls on a holiday or weekend, then the deadline will be the next business day. Dates are subject to change during a reassessment process.

Payment Types
Tax payments may be made by personal check, money order, or cash for the amount due. Drop boxes are available at participating banks. Please check with the bank for any specific instructions and only drop off a personal check or money order. (No cash please)