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School property tax

School property tax

This section provides important details about school property taxes, including how to view your tax bill and payment options—both in person and online. You’ll also find contact information for the tax receivers in each town served by the Gates Chili Central School District.

  • Town of Gates

    Phone: (585) 247-6100 ext. 205

    1605 Buffalo Road, Rochester, NY 14624
    Town Hall Hours: Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

    For detailed tax information for the Town of Gates, visit the town’s website.

     To make a payment directly, visit the Town of Gates Online Payment Service.

    • On the Home Page Drop Down Named “Our Government”; Click on “Town Clerk/Tax Receiver”. 
    • Select “Tax Payments” to View Information, Deadlines and Payment Options Available. 

  • Town of Chili

    Phone: (585) 889-6129

    3333 Chili Avenue, Rochester, NY 14624
    Town Hall Hours: Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

    For detailed tax information for the Town of Chili, visit the town’s website.

    • On the Home Page, hover over “Government” and then “Town Departments” 
    • Select “Receiver of Taxes” to View Information, Contacts and Payment Options Available. 

View and pay school taxes online

An illustration of a computer screen with a dollar sign and a cursor clicking on a wireless signal, connected to a smartphone with a credit card and a dollar sign.You can view property information, access your school tax bill, and pay taxes online through the Monroe County Property Tax website. Follow the steps below:

To View or Pay Your School Taxes:

  1. Visit the Monroe County Property Tax website
  2. Click “View Property Information and Pay Taxes Online.”
  3. Read and accept the disclaimer by clicking “Agree.”
  4. Search for your property using your address or owner name.
  5. To pay school taxes, click the green “Pay Property Taxes” button at the top right, then select the blue “Pay School Taxes” option and follow the prompts to complete your payment.
  6. To view your school tax bill, click the “School Tax Bill” link at the top left of the screen.

Property tax exemptions

STAR Exemptions

New York State’s School Tax Relief (STAR) Program provides eligible homeowners with partial exemptions on their school property taxes. There are two types of STAR exemptions:

  • Basic STAR – available to homeowners with incomes under a certain threshold who use the property as their primary residence
  • Enhanced STAR – available to seniors (age 65 and older) with qualifying incomes

To apply or update your STAR registration, visit the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance STAR page or call (518) 457-2036.

Please note: STAR exemptions are handled directly through New York State and are not administered by the school district.

Veterans Exemptions

New York State offers several property tax exemptions for eligible veterans that may reduce the assessed value of their primary residence for school tax purposes. These exemptions are administered by your local assessor's office, not the school district, and must be applied for directly through your town.

There are three types of veterans exemptions:

  • Eligible Funds Exemption – based on the amount of money received from the U.S. government for purchasing a home
  • Alternative Veterans Exemption – based on service during wartime, combat, or receipt of an expeditionary medal
  • Cold War Veterans Exemption – available to veterans who served during the Cold War period

To learn more or apply, visit the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance Veterans Exemption page or contact your local assessor’s office.

Please note: Gates Chili Central School District does not determine eligibility for veterans exemptions.