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1. How much is the interest rate for delinquent taxes/water?

The interest rate is 1% per month for overdue taxes/water charges. Pursuant to NYS Real Property Tax Law we cannot waive interest/penalties for any reason if the payment is late.

2. Can I pay my taxes or water bill with a credit/debit card via telephone or online?

Yes, water bills can be paid by phone at (914) 422-5178. Water bills and taxes can be paid with a credit card on-line at the following link. Online Tax and Water Payments

3. How do I request a final water reading?

To request a final water reading you must call 914-422-1211. There is a $75.00 charge for a final reading.

4. How much is the White Plains City Budget?

2018-19 City Budget: $174,046,442

5. How often am I billed for water usage?

Residential water in The City of White Plains is divided into six districts. Every district is billed twice a year. Commercial users, as defined in the city charter, are billed quarterly.

6. How do I update my mailing address?

If you would like to change your mailing address on your tax/water bill or any other information pertaining to your bill, please e-mail the Finance Department at waterbills@whiteplainsny.gov or finrec@whiteplainsny.gov

water account change form

tax account change form

7. Is there a grace period for taxes?

Yes. Taxes are due on the date printed on the bills. They can be paid up to and including the last day of the month without interest/penalty. They must be postmarked/hand delivered by the due date or will be subject to interest/penalty.

8. What Determines the Amount of a Property Tax Bill?

The amount of a particular property's tax bill is determined by two things: the property's taxable assessment and the tax levies, i.e., property tax budget, of the taxing jurisdictions in which the property is located. The tax rate is determined by dividing the tax levy to be raised from all, or part, of an assessing unit, and the applicable total taxable assessed value. The assessment is determined by the assessor and should be based on the value of the property less any applicable property tax exemptions.

9. What Determines the Tax Rate?

The tax rate is the result of dividing the tax levy, i.e., property tax budget, by the applicable total taxable assessments.

10. Is there a minimum charge for water/sewer?

If there is water service on your property then there will be an A/D (available on demand) charge based on the size of the meter.

11. Does the City of White Plains shut off water for non-payment?

No. Unpaid water charges are re-levied against your property as a tax lien on the subsequent July 1st.

12. What is the Sales Tax Rate in White Plains?

The sales tax rate is 8 3/8% or .08375.

13. How is the sales tax collected in White Plains divided up?

NYS receives 4.00%, Westchester County receives 1.50%, City of White Plains receives 2.50% and the MTA receives 0.375%.

14. What is the sewer rate?

The commercial and residential sewer rates are calculated at 19% of the water billed.

15. What is the city/school tax rates for Fiscal Year 2018/19?

General City Rate: $211.36 City School District: $644.66

16. What are the current County tax rates for calendar year 2018

County/Refuse/Bronx Valley Sewer $126.61 County/Refuse/Mamaroneck Valley Sewer $130.27

17. What is the water rate?

The commercial and residential water rates can be obtained at the following link to the City's Municipal Code. Water Rates

18. When are the tax bills due?

January - City/School taxes
April - County taxes
July - City/School taxes

19. When can I expect to receive my tax bill?

Tax bills are mailed out mid-December and late March and June. If you do not receive a bill during this time, please call the tax office (914) 422-1235, for more information.

20. Where can I go with assessment and/or STAR questions?

Contact the Assessor's Office. Email: Assessor@whiteplainsny.gov Phone: (914) 422-1225

21. Where do I mail my Tax payment?

If including the payment stub, please mail your payment stub and your check made payable to the Commissioner of Finance to: City of White Plains P.O. Box 5086 White Plains, NY 10602-5086

If you are NOT including the payment stub, please mail your check made payable to the Commissioner of Finance to: City of White Plains Finance Department 255 Main St Rm 102 White Plains, NY 10601

22. Where do I mail my water payments?

If including the payment stub, please mail your payment stub and your check made payable to the Commissioner of Finance to: City of White Plains P.O. Box 5064 White Plains, NY 10602-5064. 

If you are NOT including the payment stub, please mail your check made payable to the Commissioner of Finance to: City of White Plains Finance Department 255 Main St Rm 102 White Plains, NY 10601

23. What do I need to do if I own/manage a hotel/motel in the City of White Plains?

On September 8, 2009, a local law was adopted, amending chapters two through four of the City’s Municipal Code, adding a new division entitled "Room Occupancy Tax." As a result of this new law, there is a tax of 3% imposed upon the rent for every occupancy of a room or rooms in a hotel/motel in the City of White Plains, except that the tax shall not be imposed upon a permanent resident or exempt occupant. This law pertains to all hotel/motel occupancy on and after October 1, 2009. Click the following link for the form. Room Occupancy Tax Remittance Form

24. Can I have my tax/water payments taken directly out of my checking account?

The City of White Plains has the ability to automatically debit payments when due from your checking account. To sign up for this program, print and complete an Authorization Agreement below and forward to: City of White Plains, Finance Department, 255 Main St Rm 102, White Plains, NY 10601, along with a voided check. Authorization Agreement