Suffolk payment calendar
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| December 1 | Tax bills issued. First half payable without penalty through January 10. |
| January 10 | Last day to pay First Half without penalty. |
| January 11 - May 31 | First half unpaid: 1% per month penalty. Second half also payable in this window (due May 10). |
| May 10 | Second half due. Payable without further penalty through May 31. |
| May 31 | Last day Town Receivers collect. All unpaid balances transfer to County Comptroller. |
| June 1 onward | 5% penalty + 1%/month interest (calculated from Feb 1). Interest rates: 5% June, 6% July, ascending monthly. |
| August 31 | Tax sale advertising fee added to unpaid balances. |
| November-December | Tax Lien Sale held on properties with unpaid taxes. |
Where to pay (Suffolk Town Receivers)
- Town of Babylon — Babylon Town Receiver of Taxes · View Babylon property tax data
- Town of Brookhaven — Brookhaven Receiver of Taxes · View Brookhaven data
- Town of East Hampton — East Hampton Receiver of Taxes · View East Hampton data
- Town of Huntington — Huntington Receiver of Taxes · View Huntington data
- Town of Islip — Islip Receiver of Taxes · View Islip data
- Town of Riverhead — Riverhead Receiver of Taxes · View Riverhead data
- Town of Shelter Island — Shelter Island Receiver of Taxes · View Shelter Island data
- Town of Smithtown — Smithtown Receiver of Taxes · View Smithtown data
- Town of Southampton — Southampton Receiver of Taxes · View Southampton data
- Town of Southold — Southold Receiver of Taxes · View Southold data
Frequently asked questions
Is the Suffolk bill one bill or two?
One combined bill. It includes county tax + town tax + school tax + special districts on a single invoice issued December 1. You can pay it in two halves (first half by January 10, second half by May 10) without penalty.
What’s the absolute latest I can pay before the lien sale?
The tax sale typically happens in November-December of the year following the bill. To avoid the sale, pay by sometime in October of that year — but verify the exact deadline with the County Comptroller, since penalties keep accruing.
My mortgage holder pays my Suffolk taxes via escrow. Do I need to track this?
You should verify each year. Some mortgage servicers pay late or miss the second half. Check your escrow analysis statement and confirm the County recorded the payment.
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Sources and citations
- Suffolk County Comptroller — Information for taxpayers suffolkcountyny.gov
Last verified May 11, 2026. Tax rules change; we re-check every page each quarter.
Educational content and estimates only, not legal, tax or financial advice. Verify with your county or town receiver, an attorney or a CPA before making financial decisions.