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Are postmarks accepted or must my property tax payment reach the office by the due date? |
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Payment for taxes sent by mail can only be accepted by the date postmarked on the envelope. A metered postmark is NOT acceptable. It is suggested that if a taxpayer is mailing a payment near the deadline date, payment should be forwarded by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested.
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Are your services for free? |
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Yes, all of our services are free of charge. |
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Do we have hard or soft water? |
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We have soft water. |
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Does Horizons Counseling Center offer prevention and education services? |
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Yes. Our Prevention Specialists are available to provide presentations to Elementary, Middle and High School, PTA's and community organizations.
Topics include:
* CHOICES
* Life Skills
* Reconnecting Youth
* Great Body Shop
* Senior Center Resiliency Group
* Drug & Alcohol Abuse
* Conflict Management
* Assertiveness training & Refusal Skills
* Stress Management
* Peer Leadership
* Decision Making/Problem Solving
The Horizons prevention and education services are offered at no cost to the schools and local community groups.
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Does my pet need a license? |
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Yes. License applications are available from the Town Clerk's Office. |
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If I did not receive my property tax bill, must I pay a penalty? |
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It is the responsibility of the homeowner to pay their property taxes. Even though the homeowner might not have received a tax bill, it is the owner’s obligation to secure a tax bill and remit payment on time. The taxpayer is liable for all penalties and interest on late payments.
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If I just purchased property in Smithtown Township, do I need to contact anyone regarding my Real Property Taxes? |
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Yes. We recommend that you contact the Office of the Receiver of Taxes at your earliest convenience to obtain a current bill and ascertain when the next tax payment is due.
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If I satisfied my mortgage whom should I notify regarding my Real Property Taxes? |
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Notify the Office of the Receiver of Taxes to request that all future tax bills be sent directly to you.
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If I spend part of the year at a different address, how can I insure that I will receive my property tax bill before the deadline? |
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Our office can temporarily change your mailing address to insure that you receive your current tax bill in a timely fashion. Note that this must be done in writing.
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Is Chlorine added to the water. |
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Yes, Chlorine is added. |
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Is Fluoride added to our water? |
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No Fluoride is added to the water. |
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What are the operating hours for Horizons Counseling Center? |
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Horizons Counseling Center hours are as follows :
Monday 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Tuesday 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Wednesday 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Thursday 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Friday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
(9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. July/August)
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What are your hours of operation? |
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The Smithtown Youth Bureau is open Monday through Thursday 9:00 a.m. - 8:30 p.m. and Fridays 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (Friday summer hours 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.) If you have any emergency after hours please call Response Hotline at 631/751-7500. |
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What if I can’t pay the total amount due on my property taxes? |
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The Receiver of Taxes and the County Treasurer accepts partial payments (minimum payment of $200.00) Interest and penalties are charge against any unpaid balance.
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What is Horizons Counseling Center? |
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Horizon Counseling Center provides substance abuse treatment, prevention and education services. The agency offers professional, confidential counseling services to youth and adults of the Smithtown Community. Horizons is a not-for-profit agency which receives funding from NY State and The Suffolk County Department of Health Services.
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What period does the property tax year cover? |
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Town, school and county taxes in Suffolk County cover the period from December 1st through November 30th of the following year.
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When are property tax bills mailed? |
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The Receiver of Taxes mails tax bills once a year around mid-December.
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When are property taxes due? |
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The first half is due on or before January 10th. The second half is due on or before May 31st.
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Where is the Smithtown Youth Bureau located? |
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We are located on the ground floor of 124 West Main Street, Smithtown.
By automobile:
(East and West) L.I. Expressway to exit 56 -- Route 111 to Jericho Tpke., west 1/2 mile to 124 W. Main St.
(North) Route 25A South into Town of Smithown -- Jericho Tpke.
(South) Southern State Pkwy. to Sagitkos North to Jericho Tpke.
east 3 miles to 124 W. Main St.
By Public Transportation:
We are located one block from the Long Island Rail Road, Pt. Jefferson Branch, Smithtown Station.
We can also be reached By Suffolk County Bus Transit #56, which stops on Main Street in Smithtown. |
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