Author: Mark Turner

Important Update

The Town Board has increased the Persons with Disabilities Tax Exemption income limit from 37,400 to 58,400, allowing more disabled homeowners to qualify.

You may qualify for Person with Disabilities Tax Exemption if you meet all the following requirements:

·       To qualify, the applicant must have physical or mental impairment that limits one or more major life activities, as defined by New York State law. Proof of disability may include eligibility for Social Security Administration (SSA) award letter, or disability benefits from the U.S. Postal Service, or Railroad Retirement Board disability letter, or State Certificate for the blind.

·       Be owned-occupied by a person with a disability, as defined by state law, and used as the applicant’s primary residence, or the exemption may be granted to property occupied by a tenant with a disability under a life-interest lease, or a person with a disability whose primary residence is in a special needs trust. 

·       Your combined household income (owners and spouses), based on your 2024 Federal Adjusted Gross Income, is under 58,400 for properties in the Town of Wheatland.

Application Deadline

A completed application must be submitted to the Town Assessor’s no later than March1, 2026.

Please download RPTL459c.
https://www.tax.ny.gov/pdf/current_forms/orpts/rp459c_fill_in.pdf

Important Update

The Town Board has increased the Senior Tax Exemption income limit from 37,400 to 58,400, allowing more senior homeowners to qualify.

You may qualify for Senior Tax Exemption if you meet all the following requirements:

·       You are 65 years of age or older by December 31, 2026

·       You own and live in the home as your primary residence

·       Your combined household income (owners and spouses), based on your 2024 Federal Adjusted Gross Income, is under 58,400 for properties in the Town of Wheatland.

Application Deadline

A completed application must be submitted to the Town Assessor’s no later than March1, 2026.

Please download RPTL467 https://www.tax.ny.gov/pdf/current_forms/orpts/rp467_fill_in.pdf

Please contact the Town Assessor with any questions.
585-889-1553, extension #7.

TOWN OF WHEATLAND – LEGAL NOTICE – PUBLIC HEARING

Notice is hereby given that the Town Board of the Town of Wheatland sets Tuesday, February 3, 2026, at 6:00 P.M. at the Wheatland Municipal Building as the time and place for a Public Hearing to consider Local Law No. 1 & Local Law No. 2 of 2026, Local Law amendments to address the Limited Income Senior Exemption and the Disabled Persons with Limited Income Exemption.

Dated: January 23, 2026
Laurie B. Czapranski, Town Clerk

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING:

The Zoning Board of Appeals of the Town of Wheatland, pursuant to Sections 130-9.A, 130-10, 130-11, and 130-23.B.(2) of the Code of the Town of Wheatland will hold a Public Hearing on Tuesday, February 3, 2026, at 7:00 P.M. in the Wheatland Municipal Building, 22 Main Street, Scottsville, NY to consider the following:

The application of Sara and Doug Kohn of 45 Blue Pond Manor to seek an area variance to allow and construct an accessory structure that does not comply with the required front and side setbacks at 45 Blue Pond Manor in an AR-2 residential zoning district. Tax ID # 185.19-1-6.2.

All interested parties are asked to attend and be heard or to submit written comments concerning this application.

To view the Public Access Files, go to the Town of Wheatland’s Meetings & Events Calendar to the date above or use the link below:

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING:

The Zoning Board of Appeals of the Town of Wheatland pursuant to Section 130-66 of the code of the Town of Wheatland will hold a Public Hearing on Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at 7:00 P.M. in the Wheatland Municipal Building, 22 Main Street, Scottsville, NY to consider the following:

The application of Angelo DeAngeles to seek a use variance to allow the continued operation of a pre-existing business in an AR-2 zoning district. Property address is 8990 Union St, 14546. Tax ID# 186.03-1-10.

All interested parties are asked to attend and be heard or to submit written comments concerning this application.

To view the Public Access Files, go to the Town of Wheatland’s Meetings & Events Calendar to the date above or use the link below:

https://townofwheatland.sharepoint.com/:f:/s/WheatlandPublicAccess/EjV1qV9gVSRKicp_WiKWTUEBPn0cwWXRKELFI1FxerrUug

Dated: January 13, 2026

The Town Board of the Town of Wheatland will hold a special meeting on Thursday, January 22, 2026, at 6:00 P.M. at the Wheatland Municipal Building for an Executive Session regarding proposed, pending or current litigation.

Dated: January 16, 2026
Laurie Czapranski, Town Clerk

Last week we adopted the 2026 Town Budget.

• The Budget increased approximately 4% from the prior year. This is mainly driven by increased materials and labor costs. Additionally, there was a need to upgrade portions of the Town Office infrastructure.

• This is offset by an increase in Revenue and the commitment of additional dollars from the Unappropriated Fund Balances.

• In the adopted 2026 Budget, the Town-wide tax rate has decreased approximately 10%. This will be the third consecutive year that the budget has produced a Town-wide tax rate reduction. This decrease coupled with the previous 2 years’ reductions, represent an approximate 27% decrease in your town tax rate since 2023.

The 2026 adopted Town Budget maintains the same level of services you are accustomed to, as well as reducing your Town-wide tax rate, making the Town of Wheatland a more affordable place to live.

Fiscal state of the Town:

1. Strong Fund Account Balances: The projected End of Year Fund (EOY) fund balances are strong relative to historical levels.

2. 2025 Budget Performance: The town is projected to leave 2025 with a budget surplus. We anticipate spending less, while also taking in more revenue than planned.

3. Strong Reserve Balances: The town maintains healthy Reserve Balances. These can be used in times of emergency, to help manage cash flow, or to smooth out fluctuations in revenues.

The 2026 Adopted Budget and the 2026 Budget presentation are posted on the Town Website for review.

Thank you and enjoy the Holidays.

Jim Kirch, Town Supervisor