Long Island
North Hempstead, New York
North Hempstead is a town in Nassau County, in New York's Long Island region, home to about 238,000 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
- Nassau
- Region
- Long Island
- Population (2020)
- 237,639
Local Almanac
Notes in and around North Hempstead
Short, sourced notes tied to this place, its county, or nearby communities.
This place · History & Culture
North Hempstead's Story Runs Through Harbors and a Revolutionary Split
North Hempstead's history links Long Island Sound shore life, Revolutionary-era politics, maritime work, and later Gold Coast layers.
Read this note ->This place · History & Culture
North Hempstead's Sands Point Preserve Holds a Gold Coast Layer
North Hempstead's North Shore identity includes Sands Point Preserve, Hempstead House, cliffs, trails, gardens, and Long Island Sound edges.
Read this note ->This place · Home & Property
North Hempstead permit checks now point through OpenGov
North Hempstead’s building department materials point property owners to OpenGov, so permit status checks should follow that official route.
Read this note ->This place · Rules & Licenses
North Hempstead permit and license questions have an apply-for route
North Hempstead’s permits-and-licenses page is a useful starting stop before residents choose the wrong department or form.
Read this note ->Nearby · History & Culture
Port Washington’s sand mining memory points back to New York City
The Sand Miners Monument links Port Washington’s shoreline history to the material growth of New York City.
Read this note ->Nearby · History & Culture
Roslyn's Grist Mill Keeps a Working Village Origin in View
Roslyn's grist mill history shows the village as a working mill settlement as well as a preserved North Shore downtown.
Read this note ->Nassau County · Cars & Driving
Long Beach Resident Parking Permits Need Proof Early
Long Beach residents should gather vehicle registration, residency proof, and fee information before trying to buy a city parking permit.
Read this note ->Nassau County · History & Culture
Hempstead Village Still Carries Long Island's Early Civic Weight
Hempstead's village story runs from a 1643 settlement to early self-government, trading-center growth, and a very urban Nassau County feel.
Read this note ->Nassau County · History & Culture
Great Neck Village Still Has an Old Middle Neck Road Center
Great Neck village's old center along Middle Neck Road explains why this small village still feels like a civic heart within a larger Great Neck.
Read this note ->Property tax snapshot
Roughly $13–$26 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 $4,033–$7,847 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.
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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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