Town of Hempstead Tax Collector Office: Pay Tax Bill & Hours
If you are looking for the Hempstead Town NY tax collector, the official office you need is called the Town of Hempstead Receiver of Taxes. It collects current General and School property taxes for properties within the town.
Use this page to reach the official payment center, check the main office hours, understand payment fees and due dates, find your parcel information, or work out where an overdue bill must be paid.
Town of Hempstead Receiver of Taxes
200 N Franklin Street, First Floor, Hempstead, NY 11550
Monday-Friday, 9:00 a.m.-4:45 p.m., except holidays
Current General and School property taxes
Town of Hempstead Receiver of Taxes office
New York terminology can make this search confusing. The Town of Hempstead does not label this department simply as a “Tax Collector.” Its official name is the Receiver of Taxes, and the elected Receiver is Jeanine C. Driscoll.
First Floor
Hempstead, NY 11550
Phone: 516-538-1500
General tax questions:
TOHTaxQuestions@hempsteadny.gov
How to view or pay a Hempstead Town tax bill online
The official Receiver of Taxes Payment Center can be used to view current General and School tax bills and make eligible current payments. Before starting, have either your tax bill number or the parcel description used by Nassau County.
What if you do not know the section, block and lot?
The Town payment search uses Nassau County parcel identifiers. If you do not have an old tax bill, use the Nassau County Land Records Viewer to search by property address and confirm the parcel information before returning to the Town payment center.
Online, in-person, mail and phone payment options
| Method | What to know | Important detail |
|---|---|---|
| Online | Use the Receiver of Taxes Payment Center for eligible current General and School tax bills. | Check processor fees before confirming payment. |
| Main office | The Receiver of Taxes office accepts in-person payments at 200 N Franklin Street. | Bring the entire tax bill when paying at the office. |
| Mail the applicable payment stub and properly completed check to the Receiver of Taxes. | A timely USPS postmark is important when mailing near the penalty-free deadline. | |
| Phone | Current bills may be paid through the payment processor by calling 833-378-1236. | Processor convenience fees apply. |
| Drive-through | The town operates EZ-Pay drive-through windows during specified collection periods. | Official guidance lists checks and money orders for the drive-through windows. |
Online and phone convenience fees
For the current online payment system, the Town lists a 2.3% credit-card convenience fee, with a $1.50 minimum. Electronic-check payments have a $1.50 flat fee, and VISA Personal Debit transactions are listed at $3.95 per transaction. These processor charges do not go to the Town of Hempstead.
Paying in person
The main office accepts cash, check, credit card and money order. Credit-card payments made at the main office are also subject to the stated processing charge. Bring the entire tax bill rather than removing the payment stub before arriving.
Paying by mail
For mailed payments, make the check payable as directed by the Receiver of Taxes, sign and date it, make sure the written and numerical amounts agree, and write the school district, section, block and lot on the check. Include the correct payment stub rather than mailing the entire bill.
Town of Hempstead General and School tax due dates
Hempstead property owners generally deal with two separate annual bills: a General Tax bill and a School Tax bill. Each is divided into two halves.
| Tax installment | Due | Penalty-free through |
|---|---|---|
| First-half General Tax | January 1 | February 10 |
| Second-half School Tax | April 1 | May 10 |
| Second-half General Tax | July 1 | August 10 |
| First-half School Tax | October 1 | November 10 |
Calendar weekends, holidays or a special collection notice can affect how a particular year’s final payment day is administered. Use the date printed on your current bill and the Town’s current payment schedule as the final reference.
2026 extended office and drive-through dates
The Town publishes year-specific extended hours near penalty-free collection deadlines. For 2026, the main Hempstead Tax Office lists 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. collection hours on selected business days.
November 2, 4, 5, 6, 9 and 10, from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
October 26 through November 10, 2026, on eligible business days, generally 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
The EZ-Pay windows are behind the Receiver of Taxes office at 200 N Franklin Street. The Town specifies checks and money orders for these drive-through windows.
Where do you pay after the Town collection period closes?
The Receiver of Taxes does not keep collecting every unpaid bill indefinitely. The Town states that unpaid School taxes move to Nassau County after the School levy closes, and unpaid General taxes move to Nassau County after the General levy closes.
The Town accepts School tax payments through May 31. Beginning June 1, unpaid School taxes are handled by the Nassau County Treasurer.
The Town accepts General tax payments through August 31. Beginning September 1, unpaid General taxes are handled by the Nassau County Treasurer.
Nassau County Treasurer
1 West Street
Mineola, NY 11501
Phone: 516-571-2090
Regular listed hours: Monday-Friday, 9:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
For 2026 delinquent School taxes, Nassau County lists online credit-card and ACH collection beginning June 26, 2026. Tax liens are subject to separate payment rules and are not treated like ordinary current-tax payments.
The Receiver of Taxes does not set your property assessment
The Receiver of Taxes bills and collects taxes, but Nassau County determines the property assessment used in the tax calculation. If your concern is the assessed value, exemption status or assessment record rather than a payment, start with the Nassau County Department of Assessment.
The Town lists programs including Senior Citizens, Veterans, Disability/Limited Income, STAR, Home Improvement, and Volunteer Firefighters and Ambulance Personnel exemptions. Eligibility and filing authority differ by program, so use the current official exemption instructions rather than assuming the Receiver can apply a reduction directly to a bill after it is issued.
Town of Hempstead tax bill versus Village of Hempstead tax bill
The Town of Hempstead and the Incorporated Village of Hempstead are different government entities. A property in the Village can receive Town/County and School taxes through the Town Receiver while also receiving a separate Village tax bill from the Village.
| Bill or issue | Start here |
|---|---|
| Town General Tax | Town of Hempstead Receiver of Taxes |
| School Tax | Town of Hempstead Receiver of Taxes |
| Incorporated Village of Hempstead tax bill | Village of Hempstead Tax & Water Department |
| Property assessment | Nassau County Department of Assessment |
| Transferred delinquent Town tax | Nassau County Treasurer |
Common Hempstead property-tax problems
E-Billing and AutoPay
The Town allows taxpayers to create an account, associate the correct property and elect to receive General and School tax bills electronically. Paper billing can also be retained unless the taxpayer elects the paperless option.
Eligible users can enroll an associated property for automatic School and General tax payments. The payment method remains subject to applicable card or electronic-check processing fees.
Town of Hempstead Tax Collector FAQs
What is the official name of the Hempstead Town tax collector office?
The official Town department is the Town of Hempstead Receiver of Taxes. The office collects current General and School property taxes for the Town.
What are the Town of Hempstead tax office hours?
The main Receiver of Taxes office lists regular hours of Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:45 p.m., except holidays. Extended hours may be published during major collection periods.
Where is the Town of Hempstead Receiver of Taxes located?
The main office is at 200 N Franklin Street, First Floor, Hempstead, NY 11550.
Can I pay a Hempstead property tax bill online?
Yes. Current eligible General and School tax bills can be viewed and paid through the official Receiver of Taxes Payment Center. Search with the tax bill number or the property’s school district, section, block and lot.
What fee does the Town charge for online credit-card payments?
The current official payment information lists a 2.3% credit-card convenience fee with a $1.50 minimum. Electronic check and VISA Personal Debit transactions use separate flat fees. Confirm the displayed processor charge before payment.
What happens if my School taxes are still unpaid after May 31?
Beginning June 1, delinquent School taxes are handled by the Nassau County Treasurer rather than the Town Receiver of Taxes.
What happens if my General taxes are still unpaid after August 31?
Beginning September 1, delinquent General taxes are handled by the Nassau County Treasurer.
Does the Receiver of Taxes determine my property assessment?
No. Nassau County determines property assessments. The Receiver of Taxes bills and collects taxes based on the applicable tax rolls and levies.
Are Village of Hempstead taxes paid to the Town Receiver?
No. A separate Incorporated Village of Hempstead tax bill is handled by the Village’s Tax & Water Department. Town General and School taxes are separate.
Verify current Hempstead tax information
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