General Budget & Finance Information
2012-13 Budget- Frequently asked questions
2012-13 Budget Planning Calendar
Contact your elected officials
Understanding the new Property Tax Levy Cap
Bethlehem Central Bond Vote History
Facility Use Information & Rates [PDF]
Financial Statement - June 30, 2011 [PDF]
Financial Statement - June 30, 2010 [PDF]
Long Range Planning Document [PDF]
May 2011 RFP for Real Estate Broker Services [PDF]
Voter Information and Eligibility
Budget
School Tax Rates
Listed below are the school tax rates for the past several years. Tax rates are per $1,000 of assessed property value.
| Town | 2011-12 | 2010-11 | 2009-10 | 2008-09 | 2007-08 | |
| Bethlehem | $20.10 | $19.64 | $19.10 | $18.79 | $18.09 | |
| New Scotland | $20.31 | $20.27 | $18.90 | $18.46 | $17.60 |
The tax rates differ between the two towns because of equalization rates set by the New York State Office of Real Property Services. Equalization rates are established in an effort to make sure the tax levy is fairly distributed when one taxing entity (the district) spans multiple municipalities, which may use different assessment practices. The district will sets final tax rates each August, after the towns finalize assessment figures and the state sets the equalization rates.