FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 22, 2020
City of Kingston
Awaits Tax Payment Decision
KINGSTON, NY – Mayor Steven T. Noble would
like to update the residents of the City of Kingston about the 2020 second-half
property tax payments, which are due Thursday, April 30.
Mayor Noble contacted Governor Cuomo’s
office on April 3, 2020 to request a property tax
deadline extension without penalty until May 21, 2020. In order for the
City of Kingston to offer this 21-day extension to Kingston residents, Governor
Cuomo must issue an Executive Order pursuant to Real Property Tax Law Section
925-a (2), authorizing the City of Kingston to extend the payment period.
“At this point, we have had no response from the Governor’s
office,” said Mayor Noble. “In the event that we do not get the state’s
permission to extend the tax deadline before next Thursday, unfortunately our
residents will have to submit their second-half tax payments. My office is
still looking for ways to offer our residents relief during this economic
crisis and will continue to advocate for our community members.”
Each
fiscal year, the City of Kingston taxes are due in two equal
installments. The first installment is due within 45 days after tax levy
has been set by resolution of the Common Council, which this year was February
14, 2020. The second installment is then due within 120 days after the
tax levy has been set, which this year is April 30, 2020. Taxpayers have the option to pay via electronic check (ACH)
without a fee on the City’s website, as well as by check payable to:
City of Kingston, CPO Box 1516, Kingston, NY, 12402. Due to COVID-19
guidelines, City Hall is currently closed to the public, but payments can be
put in the drop box outside. Online payments are processed at: www.kingston-ny.gov/payments
View Mayor Noble's letter to Governor Cuomo HERE.