Brooklyn, NY, is part of Kings County and is divided into several school districts under the New York City Department of Education (DOE).

The school districts in Brooklyn include CSD 13 (Brooklyn Heights·Fort Greene), CSD 14 (Williamsburg·Greenpoint), CSD 15 (Park Slope·Sunset Park), CSD 16 (Bedford-Stuyvesant), CSD 17 (Crown Heights), CSD 18 (Flatbush·East Flatbush), CSD 19 (East New York), CSD 20 (Bay Ridge·Sunset Park), CSD 21 (Coney Island·Borough Park), CSD 22 (Flatlands·Canarsie), and CSD 23 (Brownsville), totaling 11 districts.

The property tax in New York City varies based on the type of property and assessment method. For typical residential 1-3 family homes (Class 1), the average effective tax rate in New York City is about 0.5-0.8%, which is lower than the New York state average. In Brooklyn, depending on the area, the annual property tax for a home valued at $1 million is approximately $5,000 to $8,000. However, since New York City's property assessments only consider a portion of the market value for tax purposes, the actual amount paid is generally lower than the market value.

Property taxes can be paid quarterly four times a year through the NYC Department of Finance, or semi-annually twice a year. Property tax relief programs (such as SCHE, DHE, and STAR) are available for seniors over 65, low-income individuals, and people with disabilities. The STAR (School Tax Relief) program offers tax relief on the school tax portion for homeowners using their property as a primary residence, and applications can be made if income criteria are met.

The education budget for New York City is one of the largest items in the city's overall budget. The annual operating budget of the NYC Department of Education (DOE) exceeds $37 billion, with a significant portion allocated to teacher salaries, school facility maintenance, and special education programs. Brooklyn is one of the boroughs with the highest student enrollment in New York City, and a substantial part of the DOE's overall budget is distributed to Brooklyn schools. The budget allocation for each school is determined based on student enrollment, special education needs, and poverty rates.

Information regarding property taxes and education in Brooklyn can be found on the NYC Department of Finance website (nyc.gov/finance) and the NYC Department of Education website (schools.nyc.gov). If you are planning to move or considering purchasing a home, it is important to check the property tax payment history and school district information for the address in advance. New York City operates a system that allows easy online access to property tax payment status and any outstanding taxes by simply entering the address.