Bronxville Residents Concerned about Tax Reform; Cannot Prepay 2018-19 Village Taxes
By Carol P. Bartold, Senior Reporter
Dec. 13, 2017: In anticipation of provisions of the tax reform bill that passed the United States House of Representatives in November and the Senate in December, many village property owners have expressed a desire to prepay their 2018-2019 property taxes.
At the Bronxville Board of Trustees meeting on December 11, Village Administrator Jim Palmer stated that, while the village is accepting payment for the second half of the 2017-2018 village tax, it is not able to accept 2018-2019 prepayments. “There seems to be a lot of confusion because there are many different taxing entities within Westchester County,” he noted. “Towns, cities, villages all have different cycles.”
Palmer explained that Bronxville operates as a village whose fiscal year begins June 1 and runs through May 31. Within that cycle, the warrant, or authorization issued to the tax receiver to collect tax payments, is traditionally issued in conjunction with the issuance of a tax roll, which identifies property owners, their addresses, and taxes due. That warrant issuance falls on or about May 31 for the next fiscal year. The village mails tax bills on June 1, the first day of the fiscal year.
“We don’t know what our tax levy is going to be until we finish our budget,” said trustee Guy Longobardo. He added that the tax bills are issued only when the budget is approved. “So until we issue a tax bill, there is no amount due. Therefore, there is nothing to prepay at this point.”
Mayor Mary Marvin pointed out that New York State laws are quite specific in stipulating how villages must operate. “All New York State villages operate the same way. We are not doing anything different,” she stated.
Palmer pointed out that a slightly more complicating factor of Bronxville’s tax bill is the inclusion of the school tax levy. “We need the school levy since it appears on the tax bill,” he said. The Bronxville Free Union School District typically adopts its budget in March, but village residents don't vote to approve the school budget until mid-May.
The village will be accepting payment for the second half of the 2017-2018 village tax through January 2, 2018. Village offices will be open every day except Christmas Day through the end of the year.
Pictured here (L to R): Mayor Mary Marvin, Deputy Mayor Robert Underhill, trustee Guy Longobardo, and Village Administrator James Palmer.
Photo by Carol P. Bartold
Government & History Directory
Bronxville is a quaint village (one square mile) located just 16 miles north of midtown Manhattan (roughly 30 minutes on the train) and has a population of approximately 6,500. It is known as a premier community with an excellent public school (K-12) and easy access to Manhattan. Bronxville offers many amenities including an attractive business district, a hospital (Lawrence Hospital), public paddle and tennis courts, fine dining at local restaurants, two private country clubs and a community library.
While the earliest settlers of Bronxville date back to the first half of the 18th century, the history of the modern suburb of Bronxville began in 1890 when William Van Duzer Lawrence purchased a farm and commissioned the architect, William A. Bates, to design a planned community of houses for well-known artists and professionals that became a thriving art colony. This community, now called Lawrence Park, is listed on the National register of Historic Places and many of the homes still have artists’ studios. A neighborhood association within Lawrence Park called “The Hilltop Association” keeps this heritage alive with art shows and other events for neighbors.
Bronxville offers many charming neighborhoods as well as a variety of living options for residents including single family homes, town houses, cooperatives and condominiums. One of the chief benefits of living in “the village” is that your children can attend the Bronxville School.
The Bronxville postal zone (10708, known as “Bronxville PO”) includes the village of Bronxville as well as the Chester Heights section of Eastchester, parts of Tuckahoe and the Lawrence Park West, Cedar Knolls, Armour Villa and Longvale sections of Yonkers. Many of these areas have their own distinct character. For instance, the Armour Villa section has many historic homes and even has its own newsletter called “The Villa Voice” which reports on neighborhood news.
Link to Village of Bronxville One Square Mile Monthly Newsletter
Village of Bronxville Administrative Offices
337-6500
Open 9:00am - 4pm excluding holidays and weekends
Bronxville Police Department
337-0500
Open 24 hours
Bronxville Parking Violations
337-2024
Open 9:00am - 4pm excluding holidays and weekends
Bronxville Fire Deparment
793-6400
Government & History Recent Articles
Quick Links
Newsletter
MyhometownBroxnville reserves the right to monitor and remove all comments. For more information on Posting Rules, please review our Rules and Terms of Use, both of which govern the use and access of this site. Thank you.
The information presented here is for informational purposes only. While every effort has been made to present accurate information, myhometownBronxville, LLC, does not in any way accept responsibility for the accuracy of or consequences from the use of this information herein. We urge all users to independently confirm any information provided herein and consult with an appropriate professional concerning any material issue of fact or law. The views and opinions expressed by the writers, event organizers and advertisers do not necessarily represent those of myhometownBronxville, LLC, its officers, staff or contributors. The use of this website is governed by the Terms of Use . No portion of this publication may be reproduced or redistributed, either in whole or part, without the express written consent of the publisher.
Copyright © 2009 myhometownbronxville.com, All rights reserved.