Allegany County
Allegany County covers 1,030 square miles of western New York, with the county seat at Belmont.
Allegany County official website
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Where to find things
- Allegany County ClerkProperty records · Plats
Where deeds, mortgages, easements and other land documents are recorded. Start here to search recorded documents or order a copy.
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- New York property taxIn New York the city or town assessor values your home and land, and the town, county and school district each send a bill. The state sets the rules, runs STAR and publishes the assessment rolls.
- Allegany County TreasurerProperty taxes
County treasurer: collects property taxes left unpaid after the town or city collection period and handles tax foreclosure. Current town and county taxes are paid to your town or city tax collector.
- Phone
- 585.268.9289
- Address
- 7 Court Street, Belmont, NY 14813-1084
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Farm wetland rules for USDA program participants. Before you drain, fill or clear a wet area in a farm field, ask NRCS at your local USDA Service Center for a wetland determination.
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- New York State Department of Environmental ConservationNew York's environmental agency: water quality, wetlands, waste and the permits that go with them.
- Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) sign-up, USDA Farm Service AgencyHow the Conservation Reserve Program works, which sign-ups are open and what it pays. You enroll land in CRP at your county Farm Service Agency office at the local USDA Service Center.
- NRCS highly erodible land determinationsHow NRCS decides whether a farm field is highly erodible land, which affects USDA program eligibility and conservation plans. Requests go to NRCS at your local USDA Service Center.
- FEMA Flood Map Service CenterFlood zones
Official source for flood insurance rate maps. Enter an address to see the current flood zone and download the FIRM panel and letters of map change.
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- New York floodplain and flood mapsNew York's floodplain program: the flood maps, the extra rules that apply to building or rebuilding near water, and who runs the program locally.
- FEMA Disaster DeclarationsSearch federal disaster and emergency declarations by state, county and incident to see whether an area was declared and what assistance was authorized.
- FEMA Increased Cost of ComplianceFlood insurance coverage that helps pay to elevate, relocate, demolish or floodproof a substantially damaged building.
- Allegany County environmental and land servicesSeptic systems
Septic system permits and other environmental health services.
- Office
- Allegany County Environmental Services
- Phone
- 585.268.9250
- Address
- 7 Court Street, Belmont, NY 14813-1084
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- New York septic system permitsNew York State Department of Health page on septic systems, with the state design standards for home septic systems and the design handbook.
- New York building code and construction permitsBuilding permits
The New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code applies statewide, with New York City running its own code. Your city, town or village code enforcement officer issues the permit and inspects.
- New York state landsPublic land
State-owned land in New York: who manages it, what you may do on it, and how leases and easements work.
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- USGS map of public and protected landNational map of federal, state, local and other public and protected land from the U.S. Geological Survey Protected Areas Database (PAD-US).
- New York food assistanceFood assistance (SNAP and EBT)
Official USDA directory entry for New York: program website, EBT contacts, and application or local-office links where available.
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- USDA food assistance state directoryChoose a state or territory for official food-assistance program websites, applications, and EBT contacts.
- New York unemployment benefitsUnemployment benefits
Official New York unemployment insurance information. Find the program’s instructions for claims, eligibility, and ongoing benefits. Use its own guidance to choose where to file.
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- USAGov unemployment benefits overviewFind the state unemployment program and official filing guidance through USAGov. Where you worked can determine where you should file.
- New York Medicaid and CHIPHealth coverage (Medicaid and CHIP)
Find New York Medicaid application information and health-coverage contacts. Check the program for eligibility, renewals, and children’s coverage.
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- HealthCare.gov Medicaid and CHIP application guideFind Medicaid and children’s health-coverage application guidance and the official agency for your state or territory.
- New York energy bill assistanceHeating and utility bill assistance
Find New York energy-assistance information for heating, cooling, or utility bills. Follow the program’s application and local-provider instructions. Availability and eligibility are determined by the program.
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- USAGov help with energy billsLearn about help with heating, cooling, and energy bills, and find the official LIHEAP and weatherization program contacts.
- New York WIC programWIC nutrition help
WIC nutrition, food benefits, breastfeeding support, and clinic application contacts.
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- USDA WIC application and clinic guideWIC nutrition, food benefits, breastfeeding support, and clinic application contacts.
- New York child care assistanceHelp paying for child care
Federal directory of New York child care assistance, payment options, and links to the state program. Contact the local county department of social services for application help.
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- ChildCare.gov help paying for child careChild care payment assistance, application instructions, and program contacts. Check current eligibility, funding, and waiting lists with the program.
- New York HCR Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher ProgramRent help and public housing
Learn about rental help and public housing programs, how to apply, and who to contact. Check current eligibility and waiting lists with the program.
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- HUD Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8) and public housingLearn how Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8) and public housing work, how to apply, and how to find your local public housing agency. Check current eligibility and waiting lists with your local agency.
- HUD Find ShelterEmergency shelter and eviction help
Search for nearby shelters, homeless services, food pantries and health clinics, or find your local homeless services network. Check current availability with each provider.
- New York Temporary AssistanceCash assistance (TANF)
Learn about cash assistance for families with children and apply online through myBenefits, the state benefits portal. Check current eligibility and rules with the program.
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- Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) cash assistanceLearn how Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) cash help works and find the program that serves your state. Apply through your state or local office.
- Child support helpChild support services
Learn how to get help collecting child support and find the child support agency that serves your state or tribe.
- New York State Office for the AgingSenior services and aging
Find state programs for older adults and family caregivers, such as help at home, meals, caregiver support, and how to reach your local aging office. Check current eligibility and waiting lists with the program.
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- Eldercare LocatorFederal Eldercare Locator for finding local help for older adults and caregivers, such as meals, help at home, transportation, and your Area Agency on Aging. Search by ZIP code or call the listed number.
- New York Office for People With Developmental DisabilitiesDisability services
Find state disability services, such as vocational rehabilitation for work and training, independent living help, and how to apply. Check current eligibility and waiting lists with the program.
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- State vocational rehabilitation agencies directoryFederal directory of state vocational rehabilitation agencies that help people with disabilities get ready for, find, and keep jobs. Use it to find your state agency and how to contact it.
- New York veterans benefits helpVeterans benefits help
Get free help applying for federal and state veterans benefits, such as disability compensation, pension and survivor benefits, and find a veterans service officer near you. Check eligibility and office hours with the agency.
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- Get help from a VA accredited representative or VSOFind a VA accredited representative or veterans service organization (VSO) who can help you file a VA claim or appeal at no cost. Your state and county veterans service offices can also help.
- New York unclaimed property searchUnclaimed money
Search the official unclaimed property list for money owed to you, such as forgotten bank accounts, uncashed checks, refunds and deposits, and file a claim. Searching is free, so be careful of anyone who asks for a fee.
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- Find unclaimed money from the governmentLearn how to search for unclaimed money held by state governments and federal agencies, such as old bank accounts, tax refunds, savings bonds and pensions. Searching is free, so be careful of anyone who asks for a fee.
- USAGov driver licensing and state ID guideDriver licenses and state IDs · Vehicle registration and titles
Official guide to driver licenses and state identification, with links to state motor vehicle agencies.
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Official U.S. passport applications, renewals, document requirements, and acceptance facility information.
- USAGov Social Security benefits and replacement cardsSocial Security benefits and cards
Official guide to Social Security benefits, card replacement, and Social Security Administration services.
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Official Medicare enrollment, coverage, plan comparisons, and contacts for help with Medicare.
- IRS income tax filing and assistanceIncome taxes and filing help
Official federal income tax filing instructions, payment and refund information, and links to filing help.
- USAGov job search and career training guideJobs and career training
Official guide to public job training, career resources, and American Job Centers.
- USAGov federal student financial aid guideStudent financial aid
Official guide to FAFSA, federal student aid, and other ways to find help paying for education.
- New York consumer protection officeConsumer complaints and scams
State consumer protection information, business complaints, and reporting contacts.
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- USAGov state consumer protection office directoryFind your state consumer protection office for business complaints and scam reporting.
- New York emergency management and recovery contactsDisaster recovery assistance
State emergency management information and contacts for disaster preparedness, response, and recovery. Check the agency for available recovery programs.
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- USAGov disaster assistance application guideOfficial disaster assistance application information and links to FEMA and other recovery programs.
- USAGov legal aid and lawyer referral guideLegal aid and lawyer referrals
Find legal aid programs, lawyer referrals, and other sources of affordable legal help.
- USAGov federal, state, and local court directoryCourts and traffic tickets
Official guide to federal, state, territory, county, and municipal court websites.
- SBA business registration and startup guideStarting and registering a business
Official startup guide covering business registration, business structure, and federal and state tax IDs.
Allegany County offices
- Allegany County Real Property Tax ServicesKeeps county tax maps and property records, helps town assessors and runs the property search for Allegany County; your town assessor sets the value of your property.
- Phone
- (585) 268-9381
- Address
- 7 Court Street, Room 145, Belmont, NY 14813
- Website
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- Allegany County Public WorksRoads, bridges and right of way.
- Phone
- (585) 268-7612
- Address
- 7 Court Street, Belmont, NY 14813-1084
- Website
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- Allegany County GISAllegany County Planning Office keeps the maps and GIS for Allegany County.H. Kier Dirlam, Director of Planning
- Phone
- 585-268-7472
- kier.dirlam@alleganyco.gov
- Website
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- Allegany County parcel map and property searchBeacon is Allegany County's public parcel map and property record search. Look up a property by address, owner or parcel number to see its boundary, acreage, o…
- Allegany County addressing and 911 numbersHow addresses and 911 numbers are assigned, and who to ask for one.
- Allegany County maps on GISFinderProperty lines, aerial photos, flood zones, wetlands and GIS data downloads.
- Allegany County USDA FSA and NRCS officeThe Farm Service Agency office for Allegany County is at the Belmont Service Center, 5425 County Road 48, Belmont, NY 14813. Call it to sign up for the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) and other farm programs, and for farm and tract records. The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) works from the same office: ask it for wetland determinations, highly erodible land questions and conservation plans.
- Phone
- (585) 268-5133
- Address
- 5425 County Road 48, Belmont, NY 14813
- Website
- Visit website
Other county departments (8)
- Alfred-Almond Central School District Tax CollectorCollects the school property tax for Alfred-Almond Central School District. Pay at any Five Star Bank location or by mail; no walk-in payments at the district.Mat Bombarger, School Tax Collector
- Phone
- 607-795-5333
- Address
- School Tax Collector, Five Star Bank, P.O. Box 216, Warsaw, NY 14569
- Website
- Visit website
- Andover Central School District Tax Collector, Canaseraga Central School District Tax Collector, Fillmore Central School District Tax Collector, Wellsville Central School District Tax Collector and Whitesville Central School District Tax CollectorCollects the school property tax for Andover Central School District. Allegany County 2026-27 school tax collector list (updated 8/4/2026); the Steuben County list names Michele Brown at the district.Collects the school property tax for Canaseraga Central School District. Allegany County 2026-27 school tax collector list (updated 8/4/2026) names Molly Karnes; the Steuben County list still names Justina Hockenberry.Collects the school property tax for Fillmore Central School District. Allegany County 2026-27 list (updated 8/4/2026) names Dawn Bentley, who is also the Town of Hume tax collector (Hume Town Hall, 20 N. Genesee St., Fillmore).Collects the school property tax for Wellsville Central School District. Allegany County 2026-27 school tax collector list (updated 8/4/2026); follow the payment instructions on the bill.Collects the school property tax for Whitesville Central School District. Allegany County 2026-27 list (updated 8/4/2026) names Jacqueline Moon (also the Town of Independence collector); the Steuben County list gives the payment box PO Box 369, Warsaw.Michele Brown, School Tax CollectorMolly Karnes, School Tax CollectorDawn Bentley, School Tax CollectorJacqueline Moon, School Tax Collector
- Phone
- 607-478-8491 ext. 223 (Andover Central School District Tax Collector)
- Phone
- 607-545-6421 ext. 2314 (Canaseraga Central School District Tax Collector)
- Phone
- 585-567-2666 ext. 1 (Fillmore Central School District Tax Collector)
- Phone
- 585-593-6034 (Wellsville Central School District Tax Collector)
- Phone
- 607-356-3333 (Whitesville Central School District Tax Collector)
- mbrown@andovercsd.org
- Address
- Andover Central School, PO Box G, Andover, NY 14806
- Address
- PO Box 369, Warsaw, NY 14569
- Website
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- Belfast Central School District Tax CollectorCollects the school property tax for Belfast Central School District. Collected at the school office on limited hours in September and October, or by mail to the bank lockbox.Mary Beth Arnold, School Tax Collector
- Phone
- 585-365-5776
- Address
- Five Star Bank, Belfast Central School, P.O. Box 419, Warsaw, NY 14569
- Website
- Visit website
- Bolivar-Richburg Central School District Tax CollectorCollects the school property tax for Bolivar-Richburg Central School District. 2026 taxes are accepted September 1 to October 31 (2% late fee from October 1); mail to the Warsaw lockbox or drop off at any Five Star Bank location, not at the school.Amy Rozler, School Tax Collector
- Phone
- 585-928-2933
- arozler@bolivarrichburg.org
- Address
- Bolivar-Richburg CSD, PO Box 207, Warsaw, NY 14569
- Website
- Visit website
- Cuba-Rushford Central School District Tax CollectorCollects the school property tax for Cuba-Rushford Central School District. Mail payments to the Warsaw lockbox; other mail to the School Tax Collector at the district, 5476 Rte 305, Cuba.Heather Pfeiffer, School Tax Collector
- Phone
- 585-968-2650 ext. 4425
- hpfeiffer@mycrcs.org
- Address
- Cuba-Rushford Tax Collector, P.O. Box 262, Warsaw, NY 14569
- Website
- Visit website
- Friendship Central School District Tax CollectorCollects the school property tax for Friendship Central School District. The district business office handles school tax bills, receipts and payment information.LuAnn Blocho, School Tax Collector
- Phone
- 716-244-1002
- lblocho@friendshipcs.org
- Website
- Visit website
- Genesee Valley Central School District Tax CollectorCollects the school property tax for Genesee Valley Central School District. Collected September-October by mail, online or in person at Community Bank, Belmont.Devan Willson, School Tax Collector
- Phone
- 585-268-7955
- dwillson@genvalley.org
- Address
- Genesee Valley CSD, GVCS Tax Collector, 1 Jaguar Drive, Belmont, NY 14813
- Website
- Visit website
- Scio Central School District Tax CollectorCollects the school property tax for Scio Central School District.Corrine Glass, School Tax Collector
- Phone
- 585-593-3458
- Website
- Visit website
Guides
- How property taxes work: who assesses, who collects
- How to get help buying food: SNAP and WIC
- How to file for unemployment benefits
- How to get Medicaid, CHIP or Marketplace health coverage
- Help paying energy bills: LIHEAP and weatherization
- Help paying for child care
- Help with rent and housing: Section 8, shelter and eviction help
- Cash assistance for families: TANF, SSI and general assistance
- How child support works
- Help for older adults and people with disabilities
- How to get help with veterans benefits
- How to find unclaimed money in your name
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About Allegany County
Allegany County covers 1,030 square miles of western New York, with the county seat at Belmont. New York does the assessing in the city or town, not the county: the local Assessor sets the value and the local tax bill follows from it. The County Clerk keeps recorded deeds and mortgages.
Cities in Allegany County
- Alfred Town
- Alfred Village
- Allen
- Alma
- Almond Town
- Almond Village
- AmityAmity Clerk
- Andover TownAndover Town Clerk · (607) 478-8446
- Andover Village
- Angelica Town
- Angelica Village
- Belfast
- Belmont
- Birdsall
- Bolivar Town
- Bolivar Village
- BurnsBurns Clerk · (607) 545-6509
- Canaseraga
- CaneadeaCaneadea Clerk · 585-365-2928
- Centerville
- Clarksville
- Cuba TownCuba Town Clerk · 585-968-1560
- Cuba VillageCuba Village Clerk · 585-968-1560
- Friendship
- Genesee
- Granger
- Grove
- Hume
- Independence
- New Hudson
- Richburg
- Rushford
- Scio
- Ward
- Wellsville Town
- Wellsville Village
- West Almond
- Willing
- Wirt