Town of Monroe

Frequently Asked Questions

 

NOTE: All FAQs are for the Town of Monroe.  

Village residents should contact their Village Departments for specific requirements.
 
Questions by Topic: 

Building Department

 Recycling         Tax & Finance Water & Sewer
 
Building Department

Requires Permit

Does Not Require Permit
New Construction/Addition Kitchen/Bathroom Remodeling
Roofing (structural) Roof (non-structural)
Deck Siding
Windows (sized changed) Windows (same size)
Pool & Fence for Pool Fence (except for Pools)
Shed Plumbing Repairs
Garage/ Basement Conversions New Heating Units
Fireplace/ Wood-Pellet Stove Other Non-Structural Repairs
Demolition  
New Septic System (complete)  
Signs  
Local Wetlands  
New Electrical Work (must be inspected by a Town Approved Agency  
Building Permits  

  if you do not see what you are planning to add or build listed, 

please contact the Building Inspector, William Muente at 783-1900 x226
 
Recycling (April through December)
Bulk Pick-up (Town - Friday / Village - Thursday)

Examples of Acceptable Items

 Unacceptable Items
Furniture Construction Debris
Appliances Renovation Debris
Gas Grill (no tank) Tires
Hot Water Heater Grass & Leaves
Lawn Chairs FREON CHARGED APPLIANCES - freon must be removed and tagged by a professional before pick-up
 
Tax & Finance

Where do I pay my Town & County Taxes?

January - 8:00am to 1:00pm - DeAngelis Meeting Hall, 15 Lake Street

February through March by appointment (782-4459)

April - Orange County Government Center 255 Main Street, Goshen NY - Commissioner of Finance (3rd Floor) 291-2485

Where do I get a copy of my Tax Bill?

January through March - Monroe Tax Collector - 782-4459

April & After - Commissioner of Finance - 291-2485

I have a question regarding my Tax Bill?

January through March - Monroe Tax Collector - 782-4459

April & After - Commissioner of Finance - 291-2485

My child attended YAC and I need a Tax ID number?

14-6002307

What is the Returned Check Fee?

$20.00

When does the Town's budget process begin?

August for adoption in November
 
Water & Sewer

What is a Special District?

A Special District is created to define a specific tax base for a specific purpose.  In Monroe Special Districts have been created for Drainage, Roads, Sewer, and Water; there are other types of districts as well.  Special Districts serve and tax those residents defined by that district.  For example, if you receive Town water, you are in a Water District and charged for the usage, maintenance, and bonding (if applicable) for that district.

I am selling my home, I live in a Water District, where do I request a final water reading?

Call 782-8583 to request a final water reading.  If the final water bill is to be sent anywhere other than your address on file, you must include that information with your request.

How often are Water Bill produced?

Quarterly - cycles ending February, May, August, November

I did not receive a Water Bill, who do I contact?

Town Hall at 783-1900 x229

I did not pay my 3rd quarter bill (August), what happens?

All Water Bills, and previous balances, not paid by November 1st are levied on the County Tax bill for the following year.

I have public Sewer, who do I contact?

Residents serviced by Orange County Sewer District #1 call 291-2033

Residents serviced by Moodna Basin Sewer call 782-4342