Town Hall · Amherst

Amherst, NY town hall & government

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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

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🏛️ Official websiteamherst.ny.us ↗

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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.

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