Solar for All - New York State utility bill assistance program Back to Community Solar Solar for All × This webpage provides information about the pilot “Solar for All” initiative launched by NYSERDA in 2017 and currently available in limited areas. For information about other initiatives, please visit the links below: Statewide Solar for All Program Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund Solar for All Grant Competition Solar for All is currently fully subscribed in most territories. You can still sign up for Solar for All in the following utilities: Central Hudson National Grid (Albany, Essex, Fulton, Hamilton, Montgomery, Rensselaer, Saratoga, Schenectady, Schoharie, Warren, and Washington counties only) NYSEG (Chenango, Delaware, Otsego, and Sullivan counties only) Orange & Rockland Solar for All is a New York State utility bill assistance program. New York State is funding solar farms to benefit homeowners and renters who may not be able to access solar (clean energy). Through Solar for All, eligible New Yorkers can get the benefits of clean energy while lowering their energy costs. See if you're eligible You may be eligible to join if you: Rent or own your home Are a veteran receiving disability benefits Are on a fixed income Apply today Earn a minimum wage Participate in HEAP, SNAP, TANF, or other electric bill assistance programs If you’ve ever driven past a field of solar panels, you may have wondered why they’re there and who they benefit. These solar farms – called community solar – are harnessing the power of the sun in order to provide energy to nearby communities. Solar for All gives income-eligible households the opportunity to take advantage of this energy. By joining Solar for All, you will save on your monthly electricity bill – up to $180 per year – with no upfront costs or installation hassle. Save energy, save money, and help the planet when you participate in community solar. See if you are eligible and sign up today. Why Join Solar for All It's free: Solar for All is a free program for those who qualify. No sign-up costs, no monthly fees, no payments whatsoever. You'll save money: Monthly bill credits will save you on average $5-15 dollars a month. It’s easy: Once you are assigned to a project, you’ll see the $5-$15 credit on the same electric bill you already receive, without changing your electric utility. You can just sit back and start saving. It's flexible: You can cancel anytime without penalty or payment. You’ll help your community: Signing up for Solar for All means you’re reducing greenhouse gas emissions and promoting a cleaner environment. How It Works Get Started & Apply See if you're eligible Apply to the program—you’ll need the following information: Your most recent electricity bill Documentation of income eligibility Receive eligibility notification within a few days of submitting your application Get assigned to a community solar project—timing may vary based on project availability. If a project isn’t available in your area, you will be put on a waitlist until a project becomes available near your community. Start receiving credits on your electricity bill, reducing your monthly utility costs Contact For questions about Solar for All or to request a paper application, please email us at [email protected] or call 866-NYSERDA. December 11, 2024 By Heather Shields Community News, General 0 Comment Read More >>
12/12/2024 Zoning Board Meeting Cancelled 12/12/2024 Zoning Board Meeting Cancelled December 3, 2024 By Heather Shields Community News, General 0 Comment Read More >>
USDA Rural Development Home Repair program USDA Rural Development has announced their Section 504 Home Repair program, which provides loans to very-low-income homeowners to repair, improve or modernize their homes or grants to elderly very-low-income homeowners to remove health and safety hazards. Please see their webpage for more information. https://www.rd.usda.gov/programs-services/single-family-housing-programs/single-family-housing-repair-loans-grants-18 December 3, 2024 By Heather Shields Community News, Events, General 0 Comment Read More >>
New York State adopted the Transfer on Death Deed A Transfer on Death Deed (TOD) is a legal document that allows a property owner to designate who will inherit their real estate after they die. TODs are a cost-effective way to pass on property because they bypass probate, the process that wills go through. NYS has introduced Section 424 of the New York State Real Property Law. Here are some things to know about TODs: How it works The property owner, also known as the transferor, fills out a TOD form, signs it in front of witnesses, and has a notary public acknowledge the signature. The completed deed is then recorded at the county clerk's office. Who can be a beneficiary A beneficiary can be an individual, an organization, or a charity. If there are multiple beneficiaries, the transferor can indicate how they will take title. What the owner retains The owner retains full control of the property while they're alive. They can sell, mortgage, or revoke the TOD deed at any time. How to record the deed Look up the requirements for recording a deed in Orange County, New York Get the state-specific deed form Decide on a beneficiary Describe the property (schedule A) This can be found on a prior deed Sign the deed - you must have 2 witnesses and sign the deed in front of a Notary Public Record the deed at the Orange County Clerk's Office The Town of Wawayanda cannot answer any legal questions regarding the Transfer of Death Deeds, please contact your Attorney. For deed filing information, please contact the Orange County Clerks Office - Deed Recording 845-294-2690. November 18, 2024 By Heather Shields Community News, General 0 Comment Read More >>
Free First Aid with CPR/AED-on 12.27.24 Please share with the teens and young adults (up through age 20) who you know and/or work with. Please see attached and the information below about a FREE opportunity for TEENS and YOUNG ADULTS to gain valuable skills during their school break in December! Thanks to a partnership with the Orange County Division of EMS Education, the Orange County Youth Bureau is co-hosting a FREE Heart saver First Aid with CPR/AED for teens/young adults, AGES 14 thru 20, who live, attend school, volunteer, and/or work in Orange County! PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED (SPACE IS LIMITED & CLASSES FILL UP FAST): Please return completed registration and consent forms (see attached) to Linda Seppey at the Youth Bureau at [email protected] call 845-615-3620 for assistance. You can also mail the form to: Orange County Youth Bureau Att: Ms. Linda Seppey 40 Matthews Street, Suite 301C Goshen, NY 10924 September 24, 2024 By Heather Shields Community News, Events, General 0 Comment Read More >>
Pay your School Taxes Online Minisink School District Tax Bill Online Portal | Minisink Valley School Tax Collector 845-355-5127 Goshen School District Tax Bill Online Portal | Goshen School Tax Collector 845-615-6735 Middletown School District Tax Bill Online Portal | Middletown School Tax Collector 845-326-1198 The system allows you to: (1) View/print a school tax bill, (2) Pay your 2024–2025 school tax bill online, (3) Print a receipt Search Tips: For the best results when searching for a tax bill, please select a single search option above. For example, if you are using the property address option, please only enter the house number and the street name (do not include St., Dr., Ave., etc.). If you are entering an owner name, enter only the last name. Do not search by last year's tax bill number, as it changes from year to year. September 4, 2024 By Heather Shields Community News, Events, General 0 Comment Read More >>
Planning Board Meeting Wednesday, July 10, 2024 at 7:00 PM (Wawayanda Town Hall 80 Ridgebury Hill Road *MEETING WILL BE HELD IN COURT ROOM* Please click here to view the Agenda. June 25, 2024 By Heather Shields Community News, General 0 Comment Read More >>
Hunter Farm - 60 Acre Nature Preserve in Wawayanda 60-acre nature preserve of open, rolling fields, woodlands, and two ponds is open to the public year-round for walking, photography, birdwatching, and fishing. Address of Preserve: 65 Jared Ct, Slate Hill, NY 10973 For more information contact Orange County Land Trust May 3, 2024 By Heather Shields General 0 Comment Read More >>
File your Survey With the Orange County Clerk's Office The Orange County Clerk's office is now accepting survey maps for filing. Many Orange County residents especially new homeowners go to the County Clerk's Office looking for the metes and bounds of their property. Until now, they could only provide tax maps and subdivision maps. Filing your survey map will provide you with the convenience of always knowing where it is when you need it. Map requirements are: - Completed title block including property owner's name, town/city in which it is located. - Surveyor’s signature and seal - Minimum 8-point font for legibility. - Paper or Mylar minimum size 8 1/2” x 11” maximum size 36” x 48” Filing fee $10.00/page at the OC Government Center 255 Main St. Goshen, NY 10924 For more information, you can contact the Orange County Clerk's Office. Phone: 845-291-2690 May 3, 2024 By Heather Shields General 0 Comment Read More >>
Orange County Image Mate Online Orange County Department of Real Property Tax Service Agency is pleased to offer Image Mate Online. It is part of the County’s commitment to provide 24 hours a day, 7 days a week access to real property information via the Internet. This system allows the user to search for a property by Owner Name, Address, Tax Map number, or Municipality. May 3, 2024 By Heather Shields General 0 Comment Read More >>