The School Tax Relief (STAR) program provides eligible homeowners in New York State with some relief on their property taxes. If your income is less than $500,000 you may be entitled to this benefit on your primary residence.  For more information on this program go to www.tax.ny.gov/star

Partial Tax Exemption for Real Property of Senior Citizens:  If you are at least 65 years of age and your total income (including spouse or co-owner) is $28,499.99 or less, you may qualify for this exemption. This exemption MUST be filed annually.  For those already receiving this discount, renewal applications will be mailed by the beginning of January each year. Renewal applications MUST be filed annually no later than March 1^st.

Disability and Limited Income Exemption:  If you are currently receiving Social Security Disability and your annual income (including spouse or co-owner) is less than $25,900 you may qualify for this exemption.  Applicants must have a Social Security Disability award letter and proof of income.  Renewal applications MUST be filed annually no later than March 1^st.

Veteran’s Exemptions:  Available to qualifying Veterans and un-remarried widows of qualifying Veterans.  Applications are available at the Assessor’s office or via email by request. You must provide a copy of your DD-214 along with your application.

Please visit the Assessor’s Department webpage for information regarding contesting your assessment. https://www.townoflewiston.us/assessors-office

A.  Go to www.lewistonnyassessment.com

Yes 

Fences can go on the property line; the "good side" of the fence must face out 

No, and most residents find it cost prohibitive to attempt the changes necessary to make them meet the Code 

• Bring the official survey for your property
• Know the name of you contractor; their insurance should be up to date with all three forms on file in the Building Inspector's office
• Construction plans; sewer and water applications when applicable

• Replacing siding
• Driveways
• A roof repair requiring less than a square of shingles
• Flagpoles under 20 feet
• Playground equipment

Any permits applied for today will require a structure to be no closer than 15 feet to your property line.  However, if your lot width is less than 100 feet, the distance between your property line and any new structure cannot be less than 15% of your lot width. If building an accessory structure, and you are more than 100 feet back, you can be 5 feet from the property line.

The Town requires a minimum size "D" drawing (24x36) to accompany submitted permits

Recycling and garbage pickup is on Mondays.   

2023 Modern Garbage Collection Schedule.pdf

Call Town Hall (716) 754-8213

We will need the Pole Number, the address closes to the pole and the closest intersection. 

Town ordinance requires an inspection before selling a home.  Please notify the Water Office (716) 754-8213 ext. 235 or 236 when moving or selling so a final reading can take place.

Water bills are due penalty free by the 21st of the billing month.  

The bill will be accepted penalty free on the next business day.  

 Please call the Water Department at (716) 754-8213 ext. 235 or 236 to find out the balance owed.

Water bills are paid at the Town Hall in person or by mail to : 
Town of Lewiston Water Department
P.O. Box 109
Model City, NY 14107

Call the water department with your winter address, as bills cannot be forwarded.    
You can also sign up for ebill to receive the bill via email.