School District Tax Rates:

The Board of Education typically sets the tax rates for each school year in August.  The tax rates are based upon the total tax levy for the year in the approved budget and final municipal assessments for each of the five towns in the district (Clinton, Hyde Park, Pleasant Valley, Poughkeepsie & Rhinebeck).   

Current (2018-2019) Hyde Park CSD Tax Rates by Town:

Town                                                                                           Tax Rate/Thousand

Clinton  …………….…………..………………………………     23.102159

Hyde Park ……………………………………………………..      40.530300

Pleasant Valley …………………………..…………………...      23.102159

Poughkeepsie ………………….………………….…………       23.102159

Rhinebeck ……………………………………………………       25.111043

Tax rates can vary between the towns because property in each town could be assessed at different levels in relation to full market value.  After each town submits their final assessment information to the State Office of Real Property Services each summer, NYS assigns each town an equalization rate to account for any differences in assessment practices.  The equalization process is designed to fairly apportion the total tax levy between the towns and result in similar tax bills for properties with similar values regardless of municipality.  The District does not control any part of the assessment or equalization process.

Tax Collection Dates:  This year tax collection began on September 10, 2018 and ended on November 1, 2018.  Please note that two percent (2%) interest was applied to payments made between October 10, 2018 and November 1, 2018.  Unpaid school taxes were turned over to the Dutchess County Commissioner of Finance. They can be contacted at (845) 486-2140.

Payment Locations:  NOTE: We are NOT accepting School Tax payments at this time.  The Tax Collector for Clinton, Pleasant Valley and Rhinebeck is Donna Kuklis.  Donna is located at the HPCSD Administrative Office, 11 Boice Road, Hyde Park.  Payments can be mailed to:  Hyde Park CSD, Attn: Tax Collector, PO Box 2033, Hyde Park, NY 12538 or paid electronically, with a check via our website by clicking here (fees may apply).  Payments can also be made in person on Tuesdays and Thursdays between 4:00 and 6:00 p.m. or by appointment (except for legal holidays).  

The Tax Receivers for the towns of Poughkeepsie and Hyde Park collect taxes for properties in their respective towns.  Please follow the instructions on your tax bill to remit payment.  

STAR Program:  New York State’s School Tax Relief Program is known as STAR.  Please note that the STAR Program has changed for new home owners.  For STAR eligibility information, exemption amounts, enrollment information and FAQs, visit the NY State Office of Real Property Services’ website: http://www.tax.ny.gov/pit/property/star/.  

Hyde Park CSD does not control any part of the STAR program.