Erie County, NY

Erie County, NY assessor property search and records

Use this county guide to find official assessor property search resources, recorder and deed links, tax records, GIS parcel maps, permits, and property data insights for Erie County, New York. Search an address or APN, then jump to official county sources or property tax and value data.

Official sources

Erie County assessor, recorder, tax, and parcel map sources

Use this table to find the official county source for assessor property search, recorded documents, property tax, GIS parcel maps, permits, and zoning records.

Erie County official assessor, tax, deed, GIS, permit, and land-use sources
Record typeOfficial sourceNotes
Assessed valuesErie County Real Property Tax Services Property Searchwww3.erie.gov/ecrpts/featured/search-property
  • Provides property data subset from the NYS Real Property System.
Deeds and recorded documentsErie County Clerk's Online Public Record Searchecclerk.erie.gov
  • Requires specific browser configurations or registered user account for image viewing.
Property taxesErie County Tax Payment Sitepaytax.erie.gov
  • Supports payment of delinquent taxes for all towns/cities. Current taxes for properties outside Buffalo must be paid to local town/city clerks.
GIS and parcel mapsErie County Interactive Mapping Viewerwww3.erie.gov/gis/internet-mapping
  • Provides parcel data, aerial photography, and various environmental layers. For informational purposes only.
Permits and building recordsErie County Department of Public Works Permit Portalwww3.erie.gov/dpw/permits
  • Primarily for highway/DPW permits. Building permits are typically handled at the municipal level.
County data

Erie County tax rates and property values

County and city-level rollups from AssessorSearch indexed property data. Use these values as directional context, then verify parcel-specific details with the official county sources above.

Median estimated value$296,279

Median estimated market value for properties in this county.

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Median assessed value$151,000

Median assessed value from county assessment records when available.

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Median annual property tax$3,008

Median annual property tax amount from indexed tax records when available.

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Median effective property tax rate0.89%

Median effective property tax rate calculated from annual tax and value fields.

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City property data

Top city rollups for estimated value, assessed value, property tax rate, and tax amount.

Erie County city-level property value and tax-rate rollups
CityMedian estimated valueMedian assessed valueMedian effective property tax rateMedian tax amount
Buffalo$262,637$164,0000.86%$2,652
Hamburg$338,944$88,0000.87%$3,073
Tonawanda$262,205$60,0001.13%$2,933
Lancaster$403,205$223,0001.20%$4,394
Orchard Park$433,180$113,7000.95%$5,446
Depew$272,564$180,0001.05%$3,036
Grand Island$392,574$372,0001.61%$4,781
East Aurora$445,966$75,0000.53%$2,520
East Amherst$534,007$444,0000.80%$4,417
Angola$240,015$95,0001.45%$3,626
FAQ

Erie County property records FAQ

Common questions about assessor, deed, tax, GIS, and permit records.

Where can I look up Erie County property tax bills or payments?

Use the official Erie County Tax Payment Site for property tax bills, payment history, due dates, or tax collector records.

Where can I find deeds or recorded documents in Erie County?

Use the official Erie County Clerk's Online Public Record Search for deeds, mortgages, liens, plats, and other recorded documents. These records are usually separate from assessor property-value records.

Where can I view parcel maps or GIS data in Erie County?

Use the official Erie County Interactive Mapping Viewer for parcel maps, map layers, boundaries, and GIS context. GIS maps should be treated as reference tools, not legal surveys.

Can I build a list of Erie County property owners?

Use Affix by AssessorSearch for county property owner lists, filters, exports, skip tracing, and outreach workflows.

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