COMMACK SCHOOLS

Dear Commack Community,

I hope this message finds you well. Many of you may have recently received your property tax bill and may have questions about how it was calculated and how it relates to the school district’s budget and tax levy.

It is important to understand that while the school district sets the budget and tax levy, the Towns of Huntington and Smithtown determine property assessments, tax rates, and equalization rates, which ultimately impact the tax bills residents receive.

To provide clarity on these factors and explain why individual tax bills may vary, we have posted detailed information on our website. This includes an explanation of the district’s tax levy, the role of property assessments, and how changes in equalization rates influence tax bills.

Please click the link below for more information:
Learn More About School Budgets and Property Tax Bills

If you have specific questions about your tax bill, we encourage you to contact the Assessor’s office for your respective town:

• Town of Huntington: 631-351-3226
• Town of Smithtown: 631-360-7560

Thank you for your attention to this matter. We remain committed to transparency and to ensuring that you have access to the information you need.

Sincerely,
Dr. Cox
Superintendent of Schools