Ulster County Property Tax Calculator
Locality estimate page for Ulster County, New York. Use this county/locality rate for faster screening, then confirm parcel-specific details with your local tax authority.
County/Locality Effective Rate
1.77%
State Effective Rate
1.30%
Sample Annual Tax Difference
$1,998
Median Home Value (ACS)
$352,500
Median Annual Tax Bill (ACS)
$6,238
Owner-Occupied Households
51,924
The typical owner-occupied home in Ulster County is valued at $352,500 with a median real estate tax bill of $6,238 per year — an effective rate of 1.77%. Both figures come from the same ACS release, so the ratio is an estimate rather than an aggregate of individual bills.
State Mortgage Context: New York
Some counties follow standard FHA limits while higher-cost counties may qualify for elevated FHA limits.
State Effective Tax Rate
1.30%
FHA 1-Unit Floor
$541,287
FHA 1-Unit Ceiling
$1,249,125
In Ulster County, New York, the current county-level estimate is 1.77%, or approximately $7,080 annually on a $400,000 home.
How to Use This County Estimate
Step 1
Enter your property value and assessment assumptions.
Step 2
Apply exemptions that may reduce taxable value.
Step 3
Compare county/locality estimate against statewide fallback.
Ulster County Property Tax Snapshot
Estimated effective rate: 1.77% · vs New York: 1.30% · vs national benchmark: 0.90%
| Home value | Estimated annual tax | Estimated monthly tax |
|---|---|---|
| $250,000 | $4,425 | $369 |
| $400,000 | $7,080 | $590 |
| $500,000 | $8,850 | $738 |
| $750,000 | $13,275 | $1,106 |
| $1,000,000 | $17,700 | $1,475 |
Compare Nearby Property Taxes
- Ulster County1.77%
- Albany County1.77%
- Suffolk County1.73%
- Rockland County1.68%
- Dutchess County1.89%
- Erie County1.98%
- Jefferson County1.54%
Source Transparency
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (B25103 / B25077)
View sourceLast updated: August 2026
Estimates only. Confirm parcel-specific amounts with the official local taxing authority.
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