How to Make Online Tax Payments

As a convenience to our school district residents, the Schenectady City School District offers the option of paying school tax bills online. Taxpayers also have the option of mailing their payments as noted on their school tax bills. Please be aware that there is an additional fee for paying school tax bills online. There is no additional fee if you pay by mail.

Instructions for making an online tax payment

  1. Select Search from the Drop Down Menu

    • Bill Number (example 2024- only enter six digits after 2024)

    • Owner

    • Parcel Location

    • SBL #

  2. Enter Search Criteria

  3. Click Search

  4. Click "Payment Plan" for the bill to pay

  5. Select Payment Options

    • Pay Full Amount

    • Pay Installment(s)

  6. Click Add to Cart

  7. Select Payment Type

  8. Input Billing Details

  9. Click "I agree to the Terms and Conditions"

  10. Click Submit Payment

Online Payment Fee

  • ACH (e-Check) - 50 cent flat fee

  • Credit or Debit Card (Mastercard, VIS, Discover, American Express) - 2.35% fee ($2 minimum charge)