Long Island
East Hampton, New York
East Hampton is a town in Suffolk County, in New York's Long Island region, home to about 28,500 people as of the 2020 census.
In New York the practical answer turns on the exact address — the school district, any village lines, and how the parcel is assessed all shape the tax bill. The snapshot and official links below are the place to start.
- Type
- Town
- County
- Suffolk
- Region
- Long Island
- Population (2020)
- 28,385
Local Almanac
Notes in and around East Hampton
Short, sourced notes tied to this place, its county, or nearby communities.
This place · History & Culture
East Hampton Holds Both Common and Point
East Hampton's place identity runs from a 1648 village common pattern to Montauk's Atlantic and Block Island Sound edge.
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East Hampton's Springs Art Story Has a House You Can Visit
The Pollock-Krasner House gives East Hampton a specific Springs landmark for understanding the town's modern art identity.
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Long Island Evacuation Zones and Flood Zones Are Different Checks
For Long Island coastal homes, check both local storm-surge evacuation tools and FEMA flood maps; they answer different questions.
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LongHouse gives East Hampton a garden-and-art identity
LongHouse adds East Hampton Color through art, gardens, and a cultural landscape that is quieter than the beach economy.
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Guild Hall Keeps East Hampton's Village Arts Story Public
Guild Hall gives East Hampton Village a long-running public arts, theater, and exhibition address.
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Suffolk Outer Beach Driving Is a Permit-and-Equipment Trip
Suffolk's outer beach access depends on a 4x4 permit, required vehicle documents, required safety equipment, and changing beach conditions.
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East Hampton rentals need the town registration route checked early
East Hampton’s rental registry process gives owners a local step to verify before advertising or handing keys to tenants.
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East Hampton building forms should be checked before permit assumptions
East Hampton’s building department and forms pages give owners the current town route before contractors rely on old paperwork.
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Montauk Point Lighthouse, ordered by George Washington
At the very tip of Long Island stands Montauk Point Lighthouse, set in motion by President George Washington in 1792 and still shining today.
Read this note ->Property tax snapshot
Roughly $4–$8 per $1,000
Combined full-value rate — county + town/city + school district, per $1,000 of market value (FY2025). On a $300,000 home that's about $1,147–$2,277 a year before the STAR break.
A planning estimate, not a bill. Your exact rate depends on your school district and any village. Confirm with the assessor.
Statewide links
Statewide starting points.
Good to know
- • Your assessed value usually isn't your market value — ask for the equalization rate.
- • Register for STAR; new applicants generally receive a credit instead of an automatic exemption on the bill.
- • Outside the cities, check the well, the septic, and the FEMA flood map before you buy.
Nearby
Nearby places
Tax rates: NYS Dept of Taxation & Finance (ORPTS), Real Property Tax Rates and Levy Data by Municipality, data.ny.gov dataset iq85-sdzs. (FY2025). Population: U.S. Census 2020. Reviewed June 2026. Source data ->
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