The Record & Return To box (number 6) on the Suffolk County Recording and Endorsement Form must be properly completed for the timely return of your recorded mortgage. NOTE: Must be printed on legal size (8 1/2 x 14) paper. Mortgage Tax is computed by a formula based on 1.05% of the amount of the mortgage.
The typical Suffolk County homeowner pays $10,000 annually in property taxes. That is due, in part, to high home values, as the median value in the county is $413,900. Even so, the average effective property tax rate in Suffolk County is 2.42%, far above both state and national averages.
Take the principal of your mortgage, which is the total amount you are borrowing from a lender, and divide it by 100. Next, round up the quotient to the nearest whole number. Take the result and multiply it by your state's specific mortgage recording tax rate. Finally, check for allowances.
How do I obtain a copy of my property deed? Property deeds are recorded in the Suffolk County Clerk's Office in Riverhead, NY. The direct phone number is (631) 852-2000.
The Mortgage tax is due and payable at the time of recording as described below: Mortgage Tax is equal to 1.05% of the total mortgage amount (minus a $30.00 deduction if applicable) which consists of the following: Basic Mortgage Tax is . 50% of mortgage amount.