Town Hall · Amherst
Amherst, NY town hall & government
How to reach Amherst's own government.
Property tax
What homeowners in Amherst pay
Typical tax bill
$5,935
a year · New York typical $6,582
Effective rate
1.90%
of home value · New York 1.55%
Typical home value
$311,600
owner-occupied
The median yearly bill homeowners report, covering every local property tax on the home (town, schools, county). The effective rate is that bill divided by the median home value, so it's a rough guide, not the official tax rate.
Local
Contact Amherst's government
🏛️ Official websiteamherst.ny.us ↗
Beyond town hall
Who represents Amherst
Amherst is represented in Congress by Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten E. Gillibrand and Representative Timothy M. Kennedy. Kathy Hochul is governor.