About Westchester

County Budget

Westchester is the only county in New York State with a AAA rating from two rating services. The Westchester County Budget Office serves as staff to the County Executive and the County Board of Legislators on budget issues. The department prepares the annual operating budgets and capital budgets for the county and its four water districts, 11 sewer districts and one refuse disposal district, as well as for Westchester Community College.

County taxes account for between 15–20% of a total property tax bill. The remainder of taxes are levied by school districts and local governments.

Westchester County 2007 Budget

Westchester County is on a Jan. 1 to Dec. 31 fiscal year. By November, the County Executive proposes a budget and by the end of December it is adopted by the Board of Legislators. This is the overall budget page.

2007 Operating Budget Book

Sections A-E of the 2007 operating budget book ready for view or printing, Acrobat Reader required.

2007 Special Districts Budget Book

Sections A–F of the districts operation book ready for view or printing, Adobe Acrobat required.

2007 Executive Summary – Operating Budget Book

The executive summary is an abbreviated version of the budget. You may view it or print it. Acrobat Reader required .

2007 Capital Budget Book

Sections A, B , C, and D of the 2007 capital budget book ready for view to print, Acrobat Reader required.

Tax Commission

Find out when your property taxes are due, what exemptions you may be eligible for, or how to contact your local tax office in this site filled with useful information about assessments and your property taxes.

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