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Persons with Disabilities Tax Exemption Income Limit Increased

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.

Persons with Disabilities Tax Exemption Eligibility
 

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

Senior Tax Exemption Income Limit Increased

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.

Senior Tax Exemption Eligibility
 

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

Public Hearing – Consider Local Law Amendments – Limited Income Exemptions

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.

By Order of the Town Board Of the Town of Wheatland

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

Public Hearing Notice – Area Variance

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:

 
 
Michael Grasso, Chairman

Wheatland Zoning Board of Appeals
Dated: January 13, 2026

Public Hearing Notice – Usage Variance

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:

Michael J. Grasso, Chairman

Wheatland Zoning Board of Appeals

Dated: January 13, 2026

50th Annual Monroe County Conservation Tree & Shrub Program

For 50 years, the Monroe County Soil & Water Conservation District has hosted their successful tree and shrub program for landowners, proving that conservation doesn’t have to be complicated. Planting native trees and shrubs right at home can be a simple, but vastly beneficial, way to support local conservation efforts like providing wildlife food and shelter, erosion control, stormwater management, natural windbreaks, climate resilience, and more! Over 27,000 native and naturalized trees and shrubs were distributed fulfilling over 640 orders for residents last year alone supporting local conservation purposes! Read More about this year’s program….

2026 Tax Collection Notice

TOWN OF WHEATLAND LEGAL NOTICE

TAKE NOTICE, That I, the undersigned Collector of Taxes for the Town of Wheatland, Monroe County, New York, have duly received the tax rolls and warrant for the present fiscal year, and that I will collect taxes at the Wheatland Municipal Building, 22 Main Street, Scottsville, New York, from January 2, 2026, through February 10, 2026. The hours are Monday 8:00-4:00 P.M. & 6:00 P.M.-8:00 P.M., Tuesday-Thursday 8:00 A.M.-4:00 P.M. and Friday 8:00 A.M.-1:00 P.M.

TAKE FURTHER NOTICE, that the taxes may be paid on or before February 10, 2026, without charge or interest. On all such taxes remaining unpaid after February 10, 2026, an interest charge will be assessed as follows: balance as of

February – 1.5%, March – 3 %, April – 4.5%, May – 6%; with installment payments meeting the requirements outlined on the tax bill; and until the return of unpaid taxes is made by the Collector to the County Treasurer pursuant to law on June 1, 2026.

After February 10, February, March, April, and May taxes may be paid at the Wheatland Municipal Building Monday 8:00-4:00 P.M. & 6:00 P.M.-8:00 P.M., Tuesday-Thursday 8:00 A.M.-4:00 P.M. and Friday 8:00 A.M.-1:00 P.M.

Taxpayers paying by mail should consider their cancelled check as their receipt. Receipts will be issued for payment only when specifically requested, and if the entire bill is sent with payment.

Any taxpayer who should have received a tax bill, and has not by January 10th, is requested to contact the Town Office at 889-1553, ext. 102.

Dated: December 29, 2025

Laurie Czapranski, Tax Collector
Town of Wheatland
 

Scottsville, NY

Highway Truck Purchase Adopted

LEGAL NOTICE TOWN OF WHEATLAND – Notice of Adoption of Resolution Subject to Permissive Referendum

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that at a regular meeting held on the 11th day of December 2025, the Town Board of the Town of Wheatland duly adopted a resolution, an abstract of which follows, which resolution is subject to a permissive referendum pursuant to Article 7 of the Town Law of the State of New York.
 
WHEREAS, it was moved by Councilman Davis, seconded by Supervisor Kirch and unanimously carried,
Resolution No. 155 :
 
WHEREAS, the Town of Wheatland has established a Reserve Fund known as the “Highway Capital Reserve,” and
WHEREAS, the Town of Wheatland intends to purchase a 2027 Freightliner M2 106 Truck Cab and Chassis,
 

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, subject to permissive referendum, the Town Board hereby authorizes the Supervisor to withdraw a sum not to exceed $127,506.00 from the “Highway Capital Reserve” and apply it to the 2027 Freightliner M2 106 Truck Cab and Chassis per the Freightliner & Western Star of Batavia quote.

Adopted: Supervisor Kirch – aye
Councilman Davis – aye
Councilman Schoenthal-aye
Councilman Shero – aye
Councilwoman Stevens – aye
 
By Order of the Town Board
Of the Town of Wheatland
Date: December 12, 2025
Laurie B. Czapranski, Town Clerk

Town of Wheatland Large Scale Solar Energy System Moratorium Law Adopted

LEGAL NOTICE – NOTICE OF ADOPTION – TOWN OF WHEATLAND

Notice is hereby given that on December 11, 2025, the Town Board of the Town of Wheatland adopted Local Law Number 2 of 2025 entitled “Town of Wheatland Large Scale Solar Energy System Moratorium of 2025”.
 
By Order of the Town Board
Of the Town of Wheatland
Dated: December 12, 2025
Laurie B. Czapranski, Town Clerk