Will the Town take my property if I do not pay my taxes?

The Town is not involved in the delinquency process. If taxes remain unpaid by the date of the tax lien sale (usually in December of the current year), the Suffolk County Comptroller's Office will sell a tax lien to the County of Suffolk.

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1. What period does the tax year cover?
2. When are tax bills mailed?
3. Who gets a tax bill?
4. Does my mortgage company know about my star or other exemptions?
5. When are taxes due?
6. What happens if I pay my taxes late?
7. I did not receive my tax bill. Must I pay penalties and interest?
8. To whom do I make the payment and where is it mailed?
9. Are postmarks accepted or must my payment reach the office by the due date?
10. May I pay my taxes in person?
11. What if I can't pay the total amount due?
12. May I pay my taxes online?
13. My check was returned unpaid ("bounced"). Will the tax receiver re-deposit my check?
14. I have moved - who do I contact to change my address?
15. I just purchased property in the Town of Babylon. Do I need to contact anyone regarding real property taxes?
16. I have paid-off my mortgage and taxes had been escrowed by my mortgage company. Who do I notify regarding my real property tax bill?
17. Will the Town take my property if I do not pay my taxes?
18. Where do I mail my delinquent tax payment?
19. Is there a charge for the duplicate tax bill?