Collected and spent
In 2022, Nassau County spent about $4,241.6M. This is a Census of Governments estimate across all of its funds.
Where the money comes from
One tax.
Details
Nassau County (NY) Class 1 county taxes, Hicksville / Town of Oyster Bay, bill labelled by the county '2025 - School (24-25) and County/Town 25' (the 2024-25 school-year cycle; county fiscal year 2025). Nassau County Land Records Viewer, General Taxes tab, 66 Twin Lawns Ave Hicksville (Oyster Bay), NASSAU COUNTY TAXES, rate per $100 of assessed value: County General Fund 2.131 + Environmental Bond 2.912 + Fire Prevention 0.289 + Nassau Community College 19.994 + County Police Headquarters 112.222 + Storm Water Resources Zone 2.992 + Sewer Collection & Disposal Zone 49.883 + County Police (Police District) 186.067 = 376.490 per $100 (NYS property tax refund fund 0). Derived: 376.490 / 100 = 3.7649 as a fraction of assessed value; Class 1 assessed at 0.1% of market. Composition mirrors the sealed row (county '26 lines sum 376.787)Where it goes
Eleven service lines.
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Bars in both tables share one scale. Hatched lines pay for past obligations, not current services.
Who decides
The 19 Legislators vote on the county budget. They also set county taxes. The Executive sends them a plan by September 15. 19 Legislators, each elected from 1 of 19 districts.
Details
Nassau County Charter, section 103 (Specific powers) and section 302 (Scope of county budget) (read 2026-10-10)When decisions happen
The Executive must send a budget plan by September 15. The Legislators hold a hearing. They must adopt the budget by October 30.
How to reach it
Details
Nassau County Charter, section 302(12) (Scope of county budget) (read 2026-10-10)Also on this tax bill
A Nassau County address pays these governments too. Which cities, school districts and special districts apply depends on the address.
On every bill in Nassau County
On some bills, depending on the address
Cities: 52. Find yours by address.
School districts: 46. Find yours by address.
Special districts: 33. Find yours by address.
Sources
Details
Nassau County (NY) Class 1 county taxes, Hicksville / Town of Oyster Bay, bill labelled by the county '2025 - School (24-25) and County/Town 25' (the 2024-25 school-year cycle; county fiscal year 2025). Nassau County Land Records Viewer, General Taxes tab, 66 Twin Lawns Ave Hicksville (Oyster Bay), NASSAU COUNTY TAXES, rate per $100 of assessed value: County General Fund 2.131 + Environmental Bond 2.912 + Fire Prevention 0.289 + Nassau Community College 19.994 + County Police Headquarters 112.222 + Storm Water Resources Zone 2.992 + Sewer Collection & Disposal Zone 49.883 + County Police (Police District) 186.067 = 376.490 per $100 (NYS property tax refund fund 0). Derived: 376.490 / 100 = 3.7649 as a fraction of assessed value; Class 1 assessed at 0.1% of market. Composition mirrors the sealed row (county '26 lines sum 376.787)Details
Nassau County Charter, section 103 (Specific powers) and section 302 (Scope of county budget) (read 2026-10-10)Details
Nassau County Charter, section 302(12) (Scope of county budget) (read 2026-10-10)Details
Nassau County Legislature home page (read 2026-10-10)To act on what you have read
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