Tax Information Announcements

  • The 2023-2024 tax collection period starts Friday, September 1, 2023. To view or print your tax bills online, go to lockportschools.org/community. 

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • When are the 2023-2024 taxes due?

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    LAST DAY WITHOUT PENALTY IS SEPTEMBER 30, 2023

    LAST DAY WITH 2% PENALTY IS OCTOBER 30, 2023

    POSTMARK FINAL FOR BOTH DATES. If received after the due date and does not bear a postmark date prior to the due date a penalty must be added and collected. No school official or employee can waive the penalty.

    If you initiate an online bill payment from your personal checking account/banking institution, the date of receipt has NO guarantee. As the envelope does not bear a postmarked date. Additional fees/penalties will be your responsibility. 

    City of Lockport school taxes not paid by OCTOBER 30, 2023 are turned over to the City of Lockport for payment.

    Town of Lockport, Cambria and Pendleton school taxes not paid by OCTOBER 30, 2023 will be turned over to the Niagara County Real Property Office for payment of county tax bills in January. 

     

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  • Where do I pay my taxes?

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    PAYMENTS BY MAIL:
    Payable to: Lockport City School District School

    C/O M&T Bank
    PO Box 2264
    Buffalo, NY 14240

    PAYMENTS BY PERSON:
    ONLY M&T Bank 5737 S. Transit Rd
    Lockport, NY 14094
    Monday-Friday. No cash or partial payments.

    ONLINE CREDIT CARD OR E-CHECK PAYMENT:
    Please note there is a 3rd party courtesy fee applied at the time of payment. No credit card payments are accepted at the bank location. Click on "pay your tax bill here", above to the right. 

     

    If you have issues loading the website to pay, please clear your cookies. You can find more information about clearing your computer cookies here.

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  • Can I access my bill online?

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    Yes, you can always access your bill online!

    1. Access your bill online here

    • Username: publiclcsd     
    • Password: publiclcsd

    2. Click on Entities  
    3. Enter SBL# or name or address
    4. Enter
    5. Click on “eye” line will highlight in yellow (screen will change)   
    6. Click on "eye" again (bottom left corner) (screen will change again)   
    7. Go to reports, click on reports, click on School Tax Bill. PDF copy of bill will appear. Go to upper right corner to printer, click and print. You may then close that tab. 

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  • How do I print a tax receipt?

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    Your cancelled check serves as your tax receipt.

    You may also use our online website to request a receipt.

    • Username: publiclcsd     
    • Password: publiclcsd

    1. Click on Entities  
    2. Enter SBL# or Bill # or Owner  
    3. Enter
    4. Click on “eye” line will highlight in yellow (screen will change)  
    5. Click on Payments 
    6. Click on “eye” line will highlight in yellow (screen will change)
    7. Go up to Reports and print receipts

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  • How do I contact my school tax collector?

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    Please note: Our school tax collector is part-time. Calls will be returned within 48 hours. The on-line website is available 24 hours, 7 days a week.

    PHONE: 716-478-4803
    FAX: 716-478-4832
    EMAIL: lcsdtaxcollector@lockportschools.net
    ADDRESS:  130 BEATTIE AVENUE LOCKPORT, NY  14094

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  • STAR Exemptions

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    Inquiries as to if your property received the exemption, or inquiries regarding the exemption itself, should be addressed with your assessor.

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  • Assessment and Equalization Rate Inquiries

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    Please direct these to your assessor.

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Assessor Information

Assessor Phone
City of Lockport (716) 439-6614
Town of Lockport (716) 439-9526
Town of Cambria (716) 433-7664
Town of Pendleton (716) 625-8833