28 June Fraud Alert to Notify Property Owners of New Transactions June 28, 2023 By Danyelle Barrett General 0 The Orange County Clerk’s Office is providing a free new tool to help property owners protect one of their most valuable assets. With Fraud Alert, you can sign up to receive alerts whenever a document, such as a deed or a mortgage, is recorded under your name. Documents can then be viewed online or at the Clerk’s Office. “This is an easy way for homeowners to have peace of mind, at no cost to them.” Said County Clerk Kelly Eskew. You can sign up for free at Https://searchiqs.com/fraudalert/?CC=NYORA Please note there may be other property owners in the County that share the same name. Related Articles 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. 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. 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 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 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. Importance of House Numbers During an Emergency House numbers are not only convenient for finding addresses but necessary for emergency responders to locate those in need. Minutes matter so be sure that fire, ambulance, and police personnel can quickly find your address. It is important to have the correct address number visible on your house , as well as your mailbox. Do your part to help yourself and have your house numbers displayed near the front door, under a light in a size and color that is easily visible from the street. If you live in a rural area maintain your house number sign that is near your driveway. Don’t let it get covered with snow this winter. If the numbers on your house are not visible or easy to read, it will take emergency personnel longer to reach you. Those extra minutes spent trying to locate a property can mean the difference between life and death, so take the time now to be sure your house numbers may be seen from the street. Comments are closed.