Onondaga County
Onondaga County covers 778 square miles of central New York, with the county seat at Syracuse.
Onondaga County official website
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Where to find things
- New York property taxProperty records · Property taxes
In 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.
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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.
- Onondaga County ClerkPlats
Official records, meetings, licences and vital records.
Emily E. Bersani, County Clerk- Phone
- (315) 435-2227
- Onondaga County environmental and land servicesSeptic systems
Septic system permits and other environmental health services.
- Office
- Onondaga County Environmental Services
- Address
- 421 Montgomery Street, Syracuse, NY 13202
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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.
Onondaga County offices
- Onondaga County Real Property Tax ServicesKeeps county tax maps and property records and collects unpaid town and school taxes.
- Phone
- 315-435-2426
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- Onondaga County Department of FinanceThe Onondaga County Department of Finance collects unpaid property taxes after the town or city collection period ends.
- Phone
- (315) 435-2957
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- Visit website
- Onondaga County GIS and mapping and PlanningOnondaga County Department of Planning keeps the maps and GIS for Onondaga County.County planning agency; zoning itself is handled by each city, town and village.
- Phone
- (315) 435-2611
- countyplanning@onondaga.gov
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- Visit website
- Syracuse-Onondaga County GIS on the WebOnondaga County GIS map for searching parcels by owner, address or tax map number.
- Onondaga County maps on GISFinderProperty lines, aerial photos, flood zones, wetlands and GIS data downloads.
- Onondaga County USDA FSA and NRCS officeThe Farm Service Agency office for Onondaga County is at the Lafayette Service Center, 2571 US Route 11, Lafayette, NY 13084. 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
- (315) 677-3552
- Address
- 2571 US Route 11, Lafayette, NY 13084
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- Visit website
Other county departments (16)
- Onondaga GrownYou can find local farms, farmers markets, breweries, and other businesses that sell or serve Onondaga Grown food, and sign up to be listed on the map.
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- Onondaga County ParksYou can find Onondaga County park locations, activities, events, rentals, and contact information for the county parks system.
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- Onondaga County Office of Economic DevelopmentBusinesses can learn about county incentives, tax relief, financing, site selection, and workforce programs, and contact the office or sign up for its newsletter.
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- Onondaga County Fire & EMS Recruitment (onondagafireems.com)Residents can learn about the 55 fire departments and 18 EMS units in Onondaga County, explore volunteer and paid roles, and contact the county or a specific agency about joining.
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- Visit website
- Onondaga County Foster CareResidents can learn about becoming a foster or adoptive parent, find certification class dates and forms, and call the intake line at (315) 435-3827.
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- Onondaga County Public Libraries (OCPL)You can find library cards, borrowing and e-book services, programs, computer classes, literacy help, and branch information for the Onondaga County Public Libraries.
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- Healthy FamiliesResidents can get free and confidential home visits, help applying for health insurance and public assistance, and referrals for parenting, immunizations, and other services for infants, children, and new parents.
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- Tobacco-Free CNYResidents can learn about tobacco and secondhand smoke policies, tobacco-free outdoor and worksite programs, and tobacco cessation resources offered by the Onondaga County Health Department program.
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- Visit website
- OCRRA – Onondaga County Resource Recovery AgencyResidents can look up trash and recycling rules, find drop-off locations for household toxics, compost, and food and yard waste, take recycling quizzes, and order supplies.
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- Fabius-Pompey Central School District Tax CollectorCollects the school property tax for Fabius-Pompey Central School District.Diana Curatolo, School Tax Collector
- Phone
- 315-683-5301
- Address
- 1211 Mill Street, Fabius, NY 13063
- Website
- Visit website
- Jordan-Elbridge Central School District Tax CollectorCollects the school property tax for Jordan-Elbridge Central School District. First installment or full payment due early October; pay by mail, online or at Lyons National Bank, 2 N Main St, Jordan (Jordan branch only).Julie Clark, School Tax Collector
- Phone
- 315-689-8500 x5105
- Address
- Jordan-Elbridge CSD, PO Box 1150, Jordan, NY 13080
- Website
- Visit website
- LaFayette Central School District Tax CollectorCollects the school property tax for LaFayette Central School District. Pay by mail, in person at the district office (Tuesday mornings, Thursday afternoons), drop box or online; after November 2 pay Onondaga County Finance.Wendy Horner, School Tax Collector
- Phone
- 315-677-5503
- whorner@lafayetteschools.org
- Address
- School Tax Collector, LaFayette Central School District, 5955 US Route 20, LaFayette, NY 13084
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- Visit website
- Skaneateles Central School District Tax CollectorCollects the school property tax for Skaneateles Central School District. Taxes are collected at the district office; checks payable to Skaneateles Central School, Tax Collector.Lori Milne, School Tax Collector
- Phone
- 315-291-2298
- Address
- District Office, 45 East Elizabeth Street, Skaneateles, NY 13152
- Website
- Visit website
- Tully Central School District Tax CollectorCollects the school property tax for Tully Central School District. 2026-27 collection September 8 to November 2 in person at NBT Bank, 5789 Route 80, Tully, or by mail to the Business Office (payable to Tax Collector).Jamie Wortley, School Tax Collector
- Phone
- 315-696-6203
- Address
- Business Office, 20 State Street, Tully, NY 13152
- Website
- Visit website
- Save The RainYou can learn about county green infrastructure and stormwater projects, read reports, apply to the Rain Barrel Program or Green Improvement Fund, and contact the stormwater program coordinator.
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- Visit website
- Rosamond Gifford ZooYou can plan a visit by checking hours, admission, accessibility, and the zoo map, and you can also browse animals, conservation programs, events, and membership or donation options.
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- 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 Onondaga County
Onondaga County covers 778 square miles of central New York, with the county seat at Syracuse. 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 Onondaga County
- BaldwinsvilleBaldwinsville Clerk · (315) 635-3521
- Camillus TownMartha Dickson-McMahon, Town Clerk · (315) 488-1234 · mdickson@townofcamillus.com
- Camillus VillageCamillus Village Clerk · (315) 672-3484
- CiceroTracy Cosilmon, Town Clerk · 315-752-1180 · tcosilmon@cicerony.gov
- ClayJill Hageman-Clark, Town Clerk · (315) 652-3800 · townclerk@townofclayny.gov
- DeWittDeWitt Clerk · (315) 446-3910
- East SyracuseEast Syracuse Clerk · (315) 437-3541
- Elbridge TownElbridge Town Clerk · 315-689-9031
- Elbridge Village
- Fabius Town
- Fabius Village
- FayettevilleFayetteville Clerk · 315-637-9864
- Geddes
- Jordan
- LaFayette
- LiverpoolLiverpool Clerk · 315-457-3441
- LysanderDina M. Falcone, Town Clerk · 315-638-0224 · townclerk@townoflysander.org
- Manlius TownManlius Town Clerk · 315-637-3521
- Manlius VillageManlius Village Clerk · (315) 682-9171
- Marcellus TownMarcellus Town Clerk · 315-673-3269
- Marcellus VillageMarcellus Village Clerk · (315) 673-3112
- Minoa
- North SyracuseNorth Syracuse Clerk · (315) 458-0900
- OnondagaJanet Hillery, Town Clerk · 315.469.1583 · jhillery@townofonondaga.gov
- Otisco
- Pompey
- SalinaSalina Clerk · (315) 457-6661
- Skaneateles TownSkaneateles Town Clerk · (315) 685-3473
- Skaneateles VillageSkaneateles Village Clerk · (315) 685-3440
- Solvay
- SpaffordSpafford Clerk
- SyracuseSyracuse Clerk · (315) 448-8216
- Tully Town
- Tully Village
- Van BurenLynn McCormick-Precourt, Town Clerk · (315) 635-3009