Treasurer’s Office Hours of Operation: 8:00-4:00 Monday-Friday
CITY PROPERTY TAXES WILL BE MAILED ON THURSDAY, 8-14 AND ARE DUE TO BE PAID BY 9-18-2025
Michael A. Mizener, City Treasurer
Email: [email protected]
Deputy Treasurer : Ashley S. Mann Email: [email protected]
Senior Clerk: Domnique Bailey
Email:[email protected]
62 Washington Street
Rensselaer, NY 12144
Phone: (518) 462-6424
Fax: (518) 434-5548
Treasurer Overview
Under the City Charter, Rensselaer's Treasurer is the City’s “Chief Fiscal Officer.” The Treasurer is responsible for the collection, receipt, care and custody of all taxes and monies due the City and is also responsible for payment of all vouchers, claims, payroll and other authorized disbursements. As Rensselaer’s Chief Fiscal Officer, the Treasurer oversees investment and debt management as authorized by State and local law.
THE CITY OF RENSSELAER DOES NOT ACCEPT PAYMENTS FOR RENSSELAER CITY SCHOOL TAXES. PLEASE CALL THIS NUMBER FOR ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT YOUR CITY SCHOOL TAXES. THANK YOU. 518-465-7509
CLICK HERE TO MAKE AN ONLINE PAYMENT
The City of Rensselaer will begin collecting the 2026 County Tax Bills after January 1st, 2026. The collection period is from January 1st to March 31st, 2026 ONLY. No payments will be accepted after March 31st and will be turned over to Rensselaer County for collection with additional interest and penalty. Your cancelled check is your receipt unless otherwise requested.
2026 COUNTY TAX BILLS
DELINQUENT 2024-2025 SCHOOL TAX INFORMATION
IF YOU ARE REQUESTING A RETURN RECEIPT, PLEASE INCLUDE A STAMPED, SELF-ADDRESSED ENVELOPE. IF NO RETURN ENVELOPE IS PROVIDED, YOUR CANCELLED CHECK IS YOUR RECEIPT.
The City of Rensselaer Treasurer’s Office is now collecting delinquent 2024-2025 School Taxes
Payments can be made:
IN PERSON (CASH, CHECK CREDIT/DEBIT CARD W/ APPLICABLE FEES)
ONLINE (RENSSELAERNY.GOV – LINK IS ON THE MAIN PAGE – WITH APPLICABLE FEES)
BY MAIL 62 WASHINGTON ST RENSSELEAR, NY 12144 FEDERAL POSTMARK ACCEPTED
OR DROP BOX ON THE SOUTH SIDE ON THE BUILDING.
Please be sure to confirm the amount due for your tax bill before sending in payment. Incorrect payments will be returned, subject to late fees.
Treasurer: 518-462-6424
School: 518-465-7509
Assessor: 518-462-5421
City Fiscal Year - August 1, to July 31
Independent Audits
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Property Tax Collection YOU ARE ABLE TO MAKE ON-LINE PAYMENTS THROUGH OUR PORTAL BY CLICKING HERE
The City of Rensselaer collects the City Taxes in one installment due without penalty by August 31.
The City of Rensselaer Treasurer's Office also collects the Current Year County Taxes from Jan 1st, to March 31 The City of Rensselaer Treasurer's Collects delinquent taxes only for the Rensselaer City School District
Interest is applied after 30 days and increases as follows: Post mark is accepted.
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INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO NAVIGATE THE CITY TAX BASE: Navigating the City Tax Base
2025-2026 CITY TAX BILL INFORMATION: 2025-2026 TAX RATES
2025 - 2026 RENSSELAER CITY TAX BILLS
CLICK HERE TO GO TO THE RENSSELAER CITY TAX BASE USER NAME: public PASSWORD: public
- THE DUE DATE FOR CITY TAXES WITHOUT PENALTY IS SEPTEMBER 18, 2025
2026 RENSSELAER COUNTY TAXES:
Due without penalty if paid by Jan. 31,2026. $30.00 fee for all returned Checks.
Cancelled check is your receipt unless otherwise requested. Credit Cards accepted. Bills not paid by March 31, 2026 will be returned to the County.
The Treasurer’s Office also collects Solid Waste and Water Charges questions on these charges please call Solid Waste at (518) 462-9616 or Water at (518) 462-6466
If you have any questions regarding your assessment, please contact the Assessors Office at (518) 462-5421.