Collected and spent
In fiscal year 2024, Onondaga County collected $668.7M in taxes and spent $1,319.2M.
Collected
$668.7M
Fiscal year 2024 · taxes
Spent
$1,319.2M
Fiscal year 2024
Where the money comes from
One tax.
Property tax
$0.7035 per $100 of value
Source · Onondaga County Legislature, Onondaga County Legislature, Resolution No. 122 of 10 October 2023: "the County tax rate of the City of Syracuse for the fiscal year 2024 be and the same hereby is fixed at the rate of $10.9068 per one thousand assessments, subject to any further changes in the equalization rates or taxable values". The resolution authorizes the Chief Fiscal Officer to adjust the final rate. Read on September 29, 2026.
Details
Onondaga County Legislature, Resolution No. 122 of 10 October 2023: "the County tax rate of the City of Syracuse for the fiscal year 2024 be and the same hereby is fixed at the rate of $10.9068 per one thousand assessments, subject to any further changes in the equalization rates or taxable values". The resolution authorizes the Chief Fiscal Officer to adjust the final rate; the final billed rate has not been read. The 2023 assessed valuations were used to apportion the 2024 county levy (Onondaga County 2024 Official Statement). State equalization rate for Syracuse (SWIS 311500), 2023 roll: 64.50%. Derived: 10.9068 x 64.50% = 7.035 mills on market value. This rate is the county's rate on City of Syracuse parcelsWhere it goes
Seven service lines.
Health and human services
$443.9M
General government
$281.7M
Public works
$193.7M
Police
$181.5M
Debt service · past obligation
$82.0M
Higher education
$70.3M
Parks and recreation
$66.0M
Bars in both tables share one scale. Hatched lines pay for past obligations, not current services.
Source · County of Onondaga, New York — Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for the Year Ended December 31, 2024. Read on June 22, 2026.
Details
County of Onondaga, New York — Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for the Year Ended December 31, 2024; Statement of Revenues, Expenditures, and Changes in Fund Balances — Governmental Funds, Total Governmental Funds column; amounts in full dollars (not thousands); prepared by the Comptroller's Office (Martin D. Masterpole, Comptroller), audited by Bonadio & Company, LLPWho decides
The 17 Legislators vote on the county budget. They also set county taxes. They can cut or add items. 17 Legislators, each elected from 1 of 17 districts.
J. Ryan McMahon, II
County Executive
Next election
November 2, 2027
Brian F. May
Legislator, District 1
Next election
November 3, 2026
Kevin J. Meaker
Legislator, District 2
Next election
November 3, 2026
Timothy T. Burtis
Legislator, District 3
Next election
November 3, 2026
Jeremiah W. Thompson
Legislator, District 4
Next election
November 3, 2026
Ellen Block
Legislator, District 5
Next election
November 3, 2026
Gregg Eriksen
Legislator, District 6
Next election
November 3, 2026
Dan Romeo
Legislator, District 7
Next election
November 3, 2026
Chad M. Ryan
Legislator, District 8
Next election
November 3, 2026
Nicole Watts
Legislator, District 9
Next election
November 3, 2026
Elaine Denton
Legislator, District 10
Next election
November 3, 2026
Richard McCarron
Legislator, District 11
Next election
November 3, 2026
David H. Knapp
Legislator, District 12
Next election
November 3, 2026
Ken Bush, Jr.
Legislator, District 13
Next election
November 3, 2026
Cody M. Kelly
Legislator, District 14
Next election
November 3, 2026
Maurice Brown
Legislator, District 15
Next election
November 3, 2026
Charles E. Garland
Legislator, District 16
Next election
November 3, 2026
Nodesia R. Hernandez
Legislator, District 17
Next election
November 3, 2026
Source · Onondaga County, Onondaga County Charter. Read on October 10, 2026.
Details
Onondaga County Charter (January 2026), section 208 (Powers and duties of the Legislature) (read 2026-10-10)When decisions happen
The Executive sends a plan by September 15. The Legislators vote on it. If they do not by the first Monday in November, the Executive's plan stands.
Each yearThe county budget year is the calendar year.
November 3, 2026Election for 17 seats
How to reach it
Legislature office: (315) 435-2070
Phone
401 Montgomery Street, Room 407 Court House, Syracuse, NY 13202
Mailing address
Source · Onondaga County, Onondaga County Charter. Read on October 10, 2026.
Details
Onondaga County Charter (January 2026), sections 601, 603 and 605 (read 2026-10-10)Also on this tax bill
An Onondaga County address pays these governments too. Which school districts and cities apply depends on the address.
On every bill in Onondaga County
On some bills, depending on the address
School districts: 21. Find yours by address.
Cities: 3
Sources
Collected
County of Onondaga, New York — Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for the Year Ended December 31, 2024. Read on June 22, 2026.
Details
County of Onondaga, New York — Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for the Year Ended December 31, 2024; Statement of Revenues, Expenditures, and Changes in Fund Balances — Governmental Funds, Total Governmental Funds column; amounts in full dollars (not thousands); prepared by the Comptroller's Office (Martin D. Masterpole, Comptroller), audited by Bonadio & Company, LLPSpent
County of Onondaga, New York — Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for the Year Ended December 31, 2024. Read on June 22, 2026.
Details
County of Onondaga, New York — Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for the Year Ended December 31, 2024; Statement of Revenues, Expenditures, and Changes in Fund Balances — Governmental Funds, Total Governmental Funds column; amounts in full dollars (not thousands); prepared by the Comptroller's Office (Martin D. Masterpole, Comptroller), audited by Bonadio & Company, LLPTaxes
Onondaga County Legislature, Onondaga County Legislature, Resolution No. 122 of 10 October 2023: "the County tax rate of the City of Syracuse for the fiscal year 2024 be and the same hereby is fixed at the rate of $10.9068 per one thousand assessments, subject to any further changes in the equalization rates or taxable values". The resolution authorizes the Chief Fiscal Officer to adjust the final rate. Read on September 29, 2026.
Details
Onondaga County Legislature, Resolution No. 122 of 10 October 2023: "the County tax rate of the City of Syracuse for the fiscal year 2024 be and the same hereby is fixed at the rate of $10.9068 per one thousand assessments, subject to any further changes in the equalization rates or taxable values". The resolution authorizes the Chief Fiscal Officer to adjust the final rate; the final billed rate has not been read. The 2023 assessed valuations were used to apportion the 2024 county levy (Onondaga County 2024 Official Statement). State equalization rate for Syracuse (SWIS 311500), 2023 roll: 64.50%. Derived: 10.9068 x 64.50% = 7.035 mills on market value. This rate is the county's rate on City of Syracuse parcelsWho decides
Onondaga County, Onondaga County Charter. Read on October 10, 2026.
Details
Onondaga County Charter (January 2026), section 208 (Powers and duties of the Legislature) (read 2026-10-10)When decisions happen
Onondaga County, Onondaga County Charter. Read on October 10, 2026.
Details
Onondaga County Charter (January 2026), sections 601, 603 and 605 (read 2026-10-10)How to reach it
Onondaga County, Onondaga County Legislature home page. Read on October 10, 2026.
Details
Onondaga County Legislature home page (read 2026-10-10)What it does
County of Onondaga, New York — Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for the Year Ended December 31, 2024. Read on June 22, 2026.
Details
County of Onondaga, New York — Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for the Year Ended December 31, 2024; Statement of Revenues, Expenditures, and Changes in Fund Balances — Governmental Funds, Total Governmental Funds column; amounts in full dollars (not thousands); prepared by the Comptroller's Office (Martin D. Masterpole, Comptroller), audited by Bonadio & Company, LLPTo act on what you have read
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