Town Clerk / Tax Office

As a precaution the Town Clerk’s office would like to continue social distancing at our counter. Therefore, the Town Clerk's Office requires that you make an appointment for marriages and notaries at (585) 248-6210. All other services are available in person. However transactions through the mail slots located in the front and the back of the Town Hall building or by mail is still very much appreciated and encouraged. Thank you.

Mission / Vision Statement

The Town Clerk & Tax Office team works together to provide our customers with quality service. We are dedicated to accomplishing this in a professional, timely and cheerful manner. We believe that the measure of our success is the satisfaction of our customers.

Special Notices

• Standard Work Day & Reporting Resolution for Elected & Appointed Officials

Legal Notices

• Planning Board Hearing Notice
• Design Review Hearing Notice
• Zoning Board Hearing Notice
• Assessment Inventory Notice
• Zoning Update Meetings – schedule, viewing and commenting info
• Final Assessment Roll Notice
• Town Budget Hearing Notice

Fire District Legal Notices

• Annual Notice of Election Brighton Fire District
• Annual Notice of Election Pittsford Fire District
• Brighton Fire District 2025 Proposed Budget
• Pittsford Fire District 2025 Proposed Budget

Permitted Solicitors List

• Permitted Solicitors 2024
• NYPIRG Staff & Vehicle Information 2024

Information Requests (FOIL Requests)

Freedom of Information Law (FOIL) requests can be made using our FOIL request form. Your completed FOIL request form can be filled out online and emailed to: Renee McQuillen, Town Clerk, email, (585) 248-6214. You may also print out and mail your request form to: FOIL Request, Pittsford Town Hall, 11 South Main Street, Pittsford, NY 14534. Hard copies of the FOIL request form are also available at Town Hall. For complete information on submitting a FOIL request, please see our FOIL Requests page.

FAQ

What permits can I get at the Town Hall?

The following licenses/permits are issued by the Town Clerk, upon payment of the appropriate fee and proper documentation. For more information, call (585) 248-6210: Please see the Department of Public Works for all other permits.

• Dog Licenses (yearly license required for all dogs four months of age & older).
• Marriage Licenses.
• Handicapped Parking Permits (no fee).
• Fireworks Permits ($150.00 fee).
• Peddler, Hawkers and Solicitors ($235.00 fee).
• Going out-of-Business Licenses (required for all going out-of-business sales).

Where do I pay my school tax?

Full payment is due on October 1. ( If the first falls on a weekend, payment is due the next business day.) Full payment plus 2% interest can be paid at Town Hall or mailed to Renee McQuillen, Receiver, 11 S. Main Street, Pittsford, NY 14534 through October 31 ONLY. Call the Pittsford Town tax office at (585) 248-6215 if you have questions on the amount due.

From November 1 - 18 full payment plus 5% interest will be accepted only by the Monroe County Treasury. Make check payable to Monroe County Treasurer and send to P.O. Box 14420, Rochester, NY 14614, or pay in person at 39 West Main Street, Room B-2, Rochester. Call Treasury at (585) 753-1200 if you have questions on the amount due.

If you are making installments, the second and third payments are due on or before October 15 and November 15. Make check payable to Monroe County Treasurer and send to P.O. Box 14420, Rochester, NY 14614, or pay in person at 39 West Main Street, Room B-2, Rochester.

NO PAYMENTS WILL BE ACCEPTED AFTER NOVEMBER 18.
Any remaining balance after November 18 will be relevied to your next year Town and County tax bill.

CREDIT CARD PAYMENTS - may only be made through the Monroe County Website HERE.

Where do I pay my Town and County taxes?

Full payment and first installment payments are due February 10. If the due date falls on a weekend or holiday, payment is accepted on the first business day after the weekend or holiday. Payment can be made online via the town's Web site or in person at Town Hall, 11 S. Main Street or at Canandaigua National Bank, 18 State Street, Pittsford. NOTE: If first installment is not paid by February 10, total bill plus interest is due.

After February 10, interest accrues at the rate of 1½% per month; 18% per year. For details, please consult the schedule printed on the back of your tax bill.

If you are making installments, the second payment is due on or before February 28, the third payment is due on or before March 31, and the fourth payment is due on or before April 30.

Online payments and payments made to the Town Tax Receiver will be accepted through May 31 ONLY. After May 31, payment must be made to Monroe County Treasurer, P.O. Box 14420, Rochester, NY 14614, or pay in person at 39 West Main Street, Room B-2, Rochester. Call (585) 753-1200 for amount due.

CREDIT CARD PAYMENTS - may only be made through the Monroe County Website HERE.