As annual school tax bills are distributed, the Cohoes City School District is sharing information about this year’s school tax levy and tax rate.
A tax levy is the total amount of money a school district collects through property taxes. For the 2026-27 school year, the district’s tax levy remained unchanged, meaning the district is collecting the same amount of property tax revenue as last year: $18,468,672.
The school district determines the tax levy through the annual budget process. The proposed budget, including the tax levy, is presented to district residents for a public vote each year. The district cannot collect more in taxes than the amount approved by voters.
The tax rate, which is different from the tax levy, is used to calculate school taxes. Although the total amount of taxes collected by the district did not change, the tax rate increased. The tax rate is based on the district’s tax levy and the total taxable assessment.
Tax rates are not finalized until the state certifies local assessment rolls each summer. Once that process is complete, school tax bills are prepared and distributed in September.
School Tax Factors at a Glance
| 2025-26 | 2026-27 | |
| Tax Levy | $18,468,672 | $18,468,672 |
| Tax Levy Increase | 2% | 0% |
| Tax Rate (per $1,000 assessed value) | $38.59 | $41.13 |
| Tax Rate Increase ($) | $2.54 |
For additional information about school taxes, including tax rates, STAR exemptions and payment information, please visit the district’s website: https://www.cohoes.org/budget-taxes/tax-collection/ or email cohoestaxcollector@cohoes.org.