Documents, Forms and Fees
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Assessor
Application for School Tax Relief (STAR) Exemption – RP-425
Income and Expense Form
Renewal Application for STAR Exemption – RP-425-Rnw
Veterans Exemption Application
Alternative Veterans Exemption Application
Complaint on Real Property Assessment
Buildings
Applications may be picked up at the Department of Buildings between the hours of 8:30 AM and 4:30 PM
You may request to have these forms mailed to you:
By phone at 914-664-2483
By e-mail at Mhanasai@cmvny.com (Be sure to specify the type and the number of forms you need)
Use original forms issued by the Department of Buildings for filing. No photocopies or facsimiles will be accepted.
Completed applications may be filed with the Department of Buildings between the hours of 8:30 AM and 3:30 PM
The following form samples are for information only. The forms may be picked at the Department of Buildings between the hours of 8:30 am. to 4:30 pm. You may also request, by phone, that the forms be mailed to you. The Department telephone number is 914-665-2483.
You can use the links below to obtain samples of application forms in PDF format:
Conditional Temporary Certificate of Occupancy
The fee for each conditional temporary Certificate of Occupancy shall be the same as the fee for a final certificate, and shall be paid separately from the final certificate fee.
Any extension of time for a conditional temporary certificate of occupancy shall be charged $100.00.
Demolition Permit Application
The application fee for a demolition permit shall be as follows:
- $90.00 filing fee, plus
- $90.00 per 1,000 square feet of gross floor area of structure or building to be demolished.
Electrical Permit
The application fee for an electrical permit shall be as follows:
- $90.00 filingfee, plus
- For all buildings, except existing one- and two-family dwellings, $9.00 for each $1,000.00 of estimated cost, permit fee.
- For existing one- and two-family dwellings, $6.00 for each $1,000.00 of estimated cost, permit fee.
- For all buildings, the fee to install new or additional electrical meters shall be $90.00 per meter, additional to the filing and permit fee.
Filing and permit fees must be paid simultaneously at the time of filing.
Available in person.
Equipment Permit Application
The application fee for an equipment permit shall be as follows:
- $90.00 filing fee, plus
- For all buildings, except existing one- and two-family dwellings, $9.00 for each $1,000.00 of estimated cost, permit fee.
- For work on existing one- and two-family dwellings, $6.00 for each $1,000.00 of estimated cost, permit fee.
Legalization Fee for Permits
The legalization fee is charged additionally to the filing and permit fees when the application is filed to legalize a structure or site where work has been performed without a permit, except that the filing and permit fee shall be omitted when no stop order or violation have been issued.
- $1,500.00 per dwelling unit, for legalization of the work, other than electrical and plumbing work, performed to create a dwelling unit.
- $500.00 for legalization of work under a building or equipment permit application for which construction documents prepared by a registered design professional is not required.
- $1,000.00 for legalization of any other type of work.
The legalization fee for plumbing and/or electrical work performed without a permit in connection with the work to be legalized under a building, equipment, demolition or sign permit shall be paid additionally and simultaneously with the application fee of these aforesaid permits.
Letter of Completion
The filing fee for a letter of completion shall be $90.00 per permit number.
Available in person.
Multiple Dwelling Certificate of Inspection
The filing fee for each yearly certificate of multiple dwelling inspections shall be:
- $ 90.00 for each building with 10 or less dwelling units.
- $ 180.00 for each building with more than 10 dwelling units.
- A late fee equals to two times the application fee shall be charged additionally to the application fee for failure to request the required certificate and inspection at least 30 days prior to expiration of previous certificate.
Sign Permit Application
The application fee for a sign permit shall be as follows:
- $ 200.00 for all types of signs except awnings, canopies, and ground signs.
- $ 250.00 for awnings and canopies that bear advertising on no more than one side, plus $100.00for each additional side that bears advertising.
- $ 200.00 for street clock.
- $ 200.00 for ground signs with advertising on one side, $400.00 for ground signs with advertising on two sides.
- $ 500.00per sign for an application to the Sign Board of Appeals, additional to the sign permit fee.
The permit fee for re-painting or re-facing an existing sign shall be the same as a new sign of the same type.
Temporary Construction
The application fee for temporary construction shall be:
- $90.00 filing fee, plus
- $ 6.00 for each $1,000.00 of estimated cost.
Occupancy Signs
The filing fee for an occupancy sign shall be:
- $ 90.00 per sign for the first 50 occupants, plus $ 30.00 for each additional 50 occupants.
- $ 90.00 required yearly renewal per sign. Renewal must be requested by the applicant.
- $100.00 late fee, additional to occupancy sign fee, for failure to request the required occupancy sign at least 30 days prior to expiration of sign.
The premises will be subject to inspection prior to the issuance of a new or renewed occupancy sign.
Plumbing Permit
The application fee for a plumbing permit shall be as follows:
- 90.00 filing fee, plus
- For all buildings, except existing one- and two-family dwellings, $15.00 per fixture.
- For work on existing one- and two-family dwellings, $10.00 per fixture.
Note: Each floor drain and appliance, including each boiler, requiring plumbing connections shall constitute one fixture.
- $ 200.00 for sewer connection.
- $ 200.00 for water connection.
- $200.00 for new gas line.
Available in person.
Reapportionment and Subdivision Application
The filing fee for an application for subdivision or reapportionment shall be:
- $ 90.00 per lot created and altered, filing fee, plus,
- $500.00 per lot created and altered by the subdivision, subdivision fee.
- $500.00 per lot altered by the reapportionment, reapportionment fee.
- The subdivision or reapportionment fee may be paid after Zoning and/or Planning Board approvals when such approval(s) is (are) required.
Re-Inspection Fee
The re-inspection fee for an inspection required for a granted permit shall be charged as follows:
- $90.00 for the first re-inspection.
- $200.00 for each subsequent re-inspection of the same type required inspection.
Re-Inspection Fee for Certificate of Occupancy
The re-inspection fee if the inspections fail and the premises must be re-inspected shall be:
- Residential uses: $90.00 plus $20.00 per dwelling unit to be re-inspected.
- Other uses: $90.00 per 5,000 square feet of non-residential use to be re-inspected.
Revision Fee for Permits
The revision fee shall be charged each time additional or revised documentation or construction documents are submitted for a pending, but current, permit application. The revision fee shall be charged for each submission of documentations and/or construction documents following the initial filing of an application.
The revision fee shall be:
- $90.00 when construction documents, prepared by a registered design professional, are part of the submission, and
- $50.00 otherwise, except for re-submission of the Contractor’s Information Form, license and/or insurance certificates, which shall be exempt of charge.
Vacant Apartment Inspection
The inspection fee for vacant apartments inspection shall be $90.00 per apartment.
Contractor’s Information Form
Change of Grade and Fill of Vacant Land
- $ 90.00 for the first six inches in change of grade, plus $ 50.00 for each additional inch.
- $ 1,000.00 for the first 10,000 cubic yard for fill of vacant land, plus $ 20.00 for each additional cubic yard
Checklist for Building Permit
Amendment Application
The application fee for an amendment to a building or equipment permit shall be as follows:
- $90.00 filing fee, plus
- For all buildings, except existing one- and two-family dwellings, $9.00 for each $1,000.00 of estimated cost above the original cost, permit fee.
- For work on existing one- and two-family dwellings, $6.00 for each $1,000.00 of estimated cost above the original cost, permit fee.
Building Permit Application
The application fee for a building permit shall be as follows:
- $90.00 filing fee, plus
- For all buildings, except existing one- and two-family dwellings, $9.00 for each $1,000.00 of estimated cost, permit fee.
- For work on existing one- and two-family dwellings, $6.00 for each $1,000.00 of estimated cost, permit fee.
Items to Submit for a Building Permit
Construction Documents Requirements
Application for Inspection of Fuel Oil Burner Installation
Subdivision and Reapportionment – Planning Board
The filing fee for an application to the Planning Board for subdivision or reapportionment shall be:
- $ 2,500.00 per lot created and altered by the subdivision.
- $ 1,000.00 per lot altered by the reapportionment.
Site Plan Approval
The filing fee for an application to the Planning Board for site plan approval shall be:
- $ 500.00, plus $20.00 per off-street parking and loading space provided at the premises.
- $500.00 for an amendment to site plan approval to request an extension of time.
- $ 500.00, plus $20.00 per off-street parking and loading spaces provided at the premises for an amendment to the site plan approval other than an extension of time.
Special Use Permit
The filing fee for an application to the Planning Board for a special use permit, except for wireless telecommunication facilities, shall be:
- $500.00 for a Special Use Permit application.
- $250.00 for an amendment to a Special Use Permit approval to request an extension of time.
Parking Fee
The parking fee shall be $10,000 for the first ten required off-street parking spaces that are not provided, and $20,000 for each required space above that, except that for residential use up to five-family dwelling, the parking fee shall be $20,000 per space that is not provided.
Landscaping Fee
The landscaping fee shall be $ 30.00 per square feet of impervious surface in excess of the permitted coverage.
Hoisting Equipment Annual Inspection Fee
The fee for the mandatory annual inspection shall be:
- $350.00 per elevator.
- $250.00 per conveyor and escalator.
- $250.00 per auto lift and per hoisting equipment other than the ones listed above.
A late charge fee of $200.00 shall be charged additionally for failure to pay within the required time.
Signs Annual Fee
The annual sign fee is only applicable to the signs listed below:
- $500.00 per legally existing billboard.
- $3.00 per square feet of any type of signs overhanging more than 12 inches over the City’s right-of-way.
Dismissal of Violation
- $90.00 per violation. The letter of dismissal may only be requested once the violations have been corrected in accordance with codes and Department of Buildings procedures.
Search of Records and Copies
- $90.00 for search of violations for one property. Copy of a violation shall be charged additionally.
- $90.00 for search of Certificates of Occupancy and/or Tenancy and letter of completion for one property. Copy of a certificate shall be charged additionally.
- $90.00 for search of permits and/or applications for one property. Copy of a permit or application shall be charged additionally.
- $.25 per page for photocopy of any documents, including copies of violations, certificates, or permits identified in a requested search.
Copy of Approved Plans
Copy of approved plans shall be available upon written and notarized request from the property owner and shall be charged as follows:
- $ 2.00 per page up to 11” x 17”
- $ 4.00 per page up to 36” x 42”
- $5.00 per page greater than 36”x 42”.
Refunds
- If an application for a permit is withdrawn prior to any official review, all but the filing fee of $90.00 shall be refunded.
- If an application for a permit is withdrawn during the review process, an amount to be determined by the Commissioner, and commensurate with the review work already performed, shall be retained.
- If an application for a permit is withdrawn after its approval, fees shall not be refundable.
- If an application for a permit is dormant or abandoned for a period in excess of six months, it shall become void. Paid fees shall not be refundable.
Administrative Procedural Fee
ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURAL FEE:
An administrative fee shall be charged to the owner of a property, directly or as a lien on the property, in addition to the actual cost of the work. The administrative fee shall be equal to 15% of the actual contracted cost.
Home Improvement License
- The prescribed fee for a Home Improvement License shall be $250.00 renewable every two (2) Years.
- The prescribed fee for a duplicate copy of a license shall be $50.00.
- Notwithstanding any fees to the contrary in any city ordinance, the above fee schedule shall control.
What is a Certificate of Occupancy and how do I get one?
A Certificate of Occupancy certifies a premises maybe occupied in accordance with codes for the use specified in the C.O.
Come into the Department of Buildings with your block and lot number(s) and review our file to see if a Certificate of Occupancy (C.O.) and/or floor plans are there. If you do not find a C.O. then you will be required to file an application for one. If floor plans exist in your file then you only need to provide us with a copy f your survey along with the application and we will make an appointment to come and check your home. If floor plans do not exists in your file then you will be required to provided the Department with plans drawn to architectural standards showing the occupancy of each room/space. If work was done with permits and does not agree with the City’s records, then you will be required to legalized the work done by applying for a building permit.
The filing fee for a “Certificate of Occupancy” application shall be:
- Residential use: $150.00, plus $ 50.00 per dwelling unit
- Other uses: $300.00 per 5,000 square feet of gross floor area of non-residential use.
What is a certificate of tenancy? When is it required?
A certificate of tenancy is a certificate of occupancy for the Tenant space only. It certifies that the tenant space can be occupied in accordance with the use listed on the certificate and in compliance with applicable codes.
The filing fee for a “Certificate of Tenancy” application for non-residential tenancies shall be:
- $ 200.00 for up to 5,000 square feet of gross floor area, plus $50.00 for each additional 5,000 square feet.
- $500.00 occupancy legalization fee shall be charged in addition to the filing feefor new non-residential tenancies occupying a space without first obtaining a Certificate of Tenancy.
City Clerk
Marriage License
Valid only in New York State
1. Couple must come to Office of the City Clerk, Room 104
Hours & Days: 9:00 A.M. TO 3:30 P.M., Monday thru Friday (Closed on weekends and holidays).
The fee is $40, Cash or Money Order only.
2. Identification required for both parties:
a) Certified (raised seal) Long Form (one with both parents names) Birth Certificate . If the form is in a foreign language, a certified English translation must accompany original)
b) Government Issued Picture ID (choose one of the following)
- current Driver’s License (U.S. only)
- current State Non-Driver’s License I.D. issued by the Dept. of Motor Vehicles
- valid Passport
- original Naturalization Papers
- U.S. Military photo I.D.
c) Proof of current address
3. If this is not your first marriage, you will need the following:
a) Original or certified copies of all divorces/annulments/death documents
If you have additional questions please phone the office of the Mount Vernon City Clerk (914)665-2348 during business hours.
License is valid after 24 hours and good for 60 days.
Request for Marriage Certification
(please note: this form must be notarized, driver license copies will no longer be accepted)
Birth or Death Certificates
In order to receive a certificate of birth or death the person must have been born or died in the City of Mount Vernon. You should be prepared to provide the name of the individual and the date of death or birth of the individual whose name is on the certificate. The fee is $10.00.
Bingo Licenses
| Bingo/Occasion | $25.00 |
| Games of Chance/Occasion | $25.00 |
| Bell Jar/Year | $25.00 |
| Commercial Lessor License/Year | $25.00 |
| Additional Bingo License | 3% Net Proceeds |
| Additional Fee – Games of Chance | 5% Net Proceeds |
| Additional Fee – Bell Jar | 2% Net Proceeds |
| Commercial Lessor Agreement Fee | Variable |
Dog Licenses
| UN-Neutered Dog – Under 6 Months | $7.50 |
| UN-Neutered Dog License | $10.50 |
| Neutered Dog License | $2.50 |
| Lost Dog Tag | $3.00 |
Taxi Licenses
| Original Taxi Driver License | $40.00 |
| Renewal Taxi Driver License | $40.00 |
| Original Taxi Owner License | $500.00 |
| Prorated Taxi Owner License – Per Month | $41.67 |
| Renewal Taxi Owner License | Variable |
| Taxi Owner License Transfer | $10.00 |
| Driver Badges - Lost License | $10.00 |
| Taxi Renewal Late Fees | $1.00 to $10.00 |
Peddler’s Licenses
| Peddler’s License – Truck or Vehicle | $200.00 |
| Peddler’s License – Cart/Carry/Stand | $100.00 |
| Peddler License – Veteran | No Charge |
| Peddler Badge Card | $10.00 |
Miscellaneous Licenses
| Junk License | $150.00 |
| Going Out of Business/Month | $25.00 |
| Transient Merchant/Month | $25.00 |
| Film on City Property/Day | $500.00 |
| Curb Lowering Permits/Linear Foot | $10.00 |
| Circular Distribution License | $100.00 |
| Auctioneer License | $200.00 |
| Auction Permit – Per Day | $100.00 |
| Amusement Device/Per Device | $100.00 |
| Amusement Device – Prorated After 6 Months/Device | $50.00 |
| Amusement Device – Temporary Per Device | $10.00 |
| Jukebox/Device | $30.00 |
| Jukebox – Prorated After 6 Months/Device | $15.00 |
| Theatre License – One Performance | $15.00 - $62.50 |
| Theatre License – 6 Months | $62.50 |
| Theatre License – 6 Months to 1 Year | $125.00 |
| Auto Wrecker License | $150.00 |
| Pawn Broker/Year | $350.00 |
| Street Sidewalk Obstruction (Min. $75.00 Charge) | $5.00/Linear Foot |
| Sidewalk Cafe Permit | Table: $60.00 Chair: $10.00 |
| Sidewalk Display/Year | $360.00 |
| Private Carting License/Vehicle | $180.00 |
| Tow Truck Owner License | $80.00 |
| Tow Truck Driver License | $20.00 |
| Towing from Parking Lot Permit | $100.00 |
| Private Parking Lot - 25 Vehicles or Less/Year | $50.00 |
| Private Parking Lot – 26 to 50 Vehicles/Year | $100.00 |
| Private Parking Lot – 51 to 99 Vehicles/Year | $150.00 |
| Private Parking Lot – More Than 100 | $200.00 |
| Dance Hall – Under 6 Months | $25.00 |
| Dance Hall – Over 6 Months to 1 Year | $50.00 |
| Solicitor’s License– 3 Months or Less | $7.50 |
| Solicitor’s License – 3 to 6 Months | $15.00 |
| Solicitor’s License – 6 Months to 1 Year | $25.00 |
| Solicitor’s Identification | $2.00 |
| Sound Truck Permit/Day | $5.00 |
| Parade/Procession or Motorcade Permit | $100.00 |
| Relig/Political Parade/Procession or Motorcade Permit | No Charge |
| Social Club License/Year | $250.00 |
| City Street Opening | $350.00 |
City Maps, Charters and Codes
| General Ordinance – Code Book | LINK TO E-CODE |
| Housing Code/Page | LINK TO E-CODE |
| Fire Prevention Book | LINK TO E-CODE |
| Zoning Ordinance Book ($4 P/H Charge if Mailed) | LINK TO E-CODE |
| City Charter | LINK TO E-CODE |
| Small Street or Election Map | $5.00 |
| Large Street or Election Map | $10.00 |
| Small Zoning Map | $10.00 |
| Large Zoning Map | $20.00 |
Civil Service
Application Fee Waiver
Accident Waiver
Application for Veteran’s Credits
Application for Disabled Vet’s Credits
Cross-Filer Form
I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification Form
Personnel Change Form
W-4 Tax Form
CS W-9 Tax Form (Monitors & Proctors)
General Employment Application
Consumer Affairs
Consumer Protection Complaint Form
Finance
Transfer Tax Application
Request for Mailing of Duplicate Bills of Statements of Unpaid Taxes to Third Party
Fire Department
Application for Inspection of Fuel Oil Burner Installation
General
Sanitation Schedule
The 2013 Sanitation Schedule for the North Side and South Side is now available for online viewing. Hard copies are available in the Department of Public Works located in Room 108 at City Hall.
North Side - Blue South Side - Red
For more information please visit: A Guide to Recycling in Westchester
Freedom of Information Act Request
Public Access Channel Community Bulletin Board Request
GIS
Aerial Photograph (2007 Imagery)
New York State Empire Zones (Program is being sunsetted)
2000 Census Block Groups
2000 Census Tracts
New York State Excelsior Zones
Land Use (Based on Westchester County GIS data)
Mount Vernon Police Department Sectors
Planning Intensity Areas
Public Transportation
Streets Map
Voting Districts
Industrial Development Agency
Industrial Development Agency Preliminary Application
Parking
Parking Permit Fees
PARKING BUREAU
3 East Sidney Avenue
Mount Vernon, NY 10550
(914)665-2323 | (914)665-2470
2010 - 2011 Parking Fees
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Resident Permit Parking Fees |
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Prices |
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Monthly |
$50.00 |
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Day Permit |
3 Month |
$150.00 |
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(8 a.m. to 6 p.m.) |
6 Month |
$300.00 |
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*12 Month |
$550.00 |
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24 Hr. Resident Permit Parking |
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Prices |
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Monthly |
$53.00 |
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24 Hour Permit |
3 Month |
$159.00 |
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6 Month |
$318.00 |
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*12 Month |
$583.00 |
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Non-Resident Permit Parking |
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Prices |
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Monthly |
$80.00 |
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24 Hour Permit |
3 Month |
$240.00 |
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6 Month |
$480.00 |
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*12 Month |
$880.00 |
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Commercial Vehicle Parking (Grandfathered vehicles only) |
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Prices |
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Monthly |
$106.00 |
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24 Hour Permit |
3 Month |
$318.00 |
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6 Month |
$636.00 |
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*12 Month |
$1,166.00 |
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Senior Citizens (65 and Over) Residents |
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Prices |
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Day Permit |
Monthly |
$40.00 |
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(8 a.m. to 6 p.m.) |
3 Month |
$120.00 |
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6 Month |
$240.00 |
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*12 Month |
$440.00 |
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Senior Citizens (65 and Over) Residents |
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Monthly |
$43.00 |
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24 Hour Permit |
3 Month |
$129.00 |
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6 Month |
$258.00 |
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*12 Month |
$473.00 |
Planning
Planning Board Forms and Procedures
Zoning Board of Appeals Forms and Procedures
Architectural Review Board Forms and Procedures
Sign Appeals Board Forms and Procedures
Community Development Block Grants (CDBG) Information and Forms
Police Department
Mount Vernon Police Department Sectors
Lost Property Report
Crime Prevention and Safety Brochures
NYS DMV MV-104 Report of Motor Vehicle Accident Form
NYS DMV MV-664.1 Application for Plates and Permits for Persons with Severe Disabilities
NYS DMV Vehicle Theft Prevention Program Registration Form
Veterans
Veterans Exemption Application
Alternative Veterans Exemption Application
Application for Veteran’s Credits
Application for Disabled Vet’s Credits
The Appliance Doctor
Veterans of Westchester Clothing Donations
Water Supply
The Board of Water Supply Application for Service
Installation of Service Line
