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.
Whatever the reason, you will need to retain an attorney, experienced in real estate, to draft a new deed conveying your home to yourself and the person you wish to add to your title. In addition to the deed, your attorney will also need to prepare transfer tax returns.
To qualify, seniors must be 65 years of age or older and meet cedain income limitations and requirements as set by the local taxing district. status, residency and occupancy, and income. apply, you must provide satisfactory proof of age, such as a bifth cerlificate or baptismal certificate.
After May 31st of each year, taxes become delinquent and are now payable to the Suffolk County Comptroller. In addition to the flat amount of the tax due, a 5% penalty is added together with interest at the rate of 1% per month calculated from February 1st.