Tax bills for Erie County due by February 17, 2026, with penalties thereafter.
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What You Should Do Next
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Pay Taxes by February 17
Ensure your taxes are paid by February 17, 2026, to avoid any penalties. Payments can be made in person at the Cashier’s Office from 8:30 AM to 3:00 PM.
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Check for Tax Bill
If you have not received your 2026 County Tax Bill, contact the Real Property Tax Services by writing to the address provided or emailing ec-rpts@erie.gov.
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Understand Penalty Schedule
Familiarize yourself with the penalty schedule for late payments to avoid additional fees. Payments made after February 17 will incur penalties starting at 1.5%.
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Consider Online Payment
To pay your taxes online, visit www.erie.gov/ecrpts/ for a convenient payment option.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the deadline for paying Erie County taxes?
- The deadline to pay without penalties is February 17, 2026.
- What penalties apply for late tax payments in Buffalo?
- Penalties range from 1.5% to 7.5% depending on the payment date after February 17.
- How can I pay my Erie County taxes online?
- You can make an online payment at www.erie.gov/ecrpts/.
- Who should I contact if I haven't received my tax bill?
- You can contact the Director of Real Property Tax Services via email or fax.
- Where is the Erie County Tax Services office located?
- The office is located at 95 Franklin Street, Room 100, Buffalo, NY 14202.
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Full Notice Text
ERIE COUNTY TAX 2026 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Tax Rolls and Warrants for the County Taxes for the District of the CITY OF BUFFALO for the year 2026 have been received by me; and that all persons and corporations named therein are required to pay their taxes on or before the 17th day of February 2026. Penalties will be added after that date (CHAPTER 812, LAWS OF 1942, as amended) as follows: ALL TAXES PAID ON FEBRUARY 18 AND PRIOR TO MARCH 3 – 1.5% ALL TAXES PAID ON MARCH 3 AND PRIOR TO MARCH 17 – 3.0% ALL TAXES PAID ON MARCH 17 AND PRIOR TO APRIL 1 – 4.5% ALL TAXES PAID ON APRIL 1 AND PRIOR TO APRIL 16 – 6.0% ALL TAXES PAID ON APRIL 16 AND PRIOR TO MAY 1 – 7.5% FOR ALL TAXES NOT PAID BY MAY 1st, THE 7.5% PENALTY FEE IS ADDED TO THE LEVY FORMING THE BASE OF THE TAX THEN DUE; THEREAFTER INTEREST IS ADDED TO THE BASE AT THE RATE OF 1.5% PER MONTH, ON THE FIRST OF EACH MONTH, MAKING 18.78% IN ALL, WHEN UNPAID TAXES ARE SOLD IN NOVEMBER. If one of the above dates falls on a Saturday, Sunday, or holiday, payments will be accepted without added penalty the following business day when paid in person. SCOTT A. BYLEWSKI DIRECTOR OF REAL PROPERTY TAX SERVICES ATTENTION TAXPAYERS! The Director of Real Property Tax Services has mailed the 2026 County Tax Bills to all persons and corporations. If you have not received your bill, please write us at the address below, fax a request to (716) 858-7744 or email: ec-rpts@erie.gov . PAYMENTS ACCEPTED THRU FEBRUARY 17, 2026 WITH NO PENALTIES ADDED CASHIER’S OFFICE HOURS 8:30 AM – 3:00 PM CLOSED Saturdays, Sundays, January 19, and February 16. Scott A. Bylewski COUNTY OF ERIE Erie County 95 Franklin Street Director of Real Room 100 Property Tax Services Buffalo, NY 14202 To make an online payment log on to: www.erie.gov/ecrpts/ COL-BUF-101128