Frequently Asked Questions

  • When are property taxes considered late?

    Taxes are  due on the first Friday of November by 4:00 p.m.  Any payments received after 4:00 p.m. on the due date are considered delinquent and are subject to an 8% penalty. Postmarked payments received after 4:00 p.m. on the due date are still considered delinquent.

  • Where can I drop off my trash and recycling?

    Trash and Recycling can be brought to the Sutton School Parking Lot every Sunday from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.


    Recycling should be placed in clear plastic bags and does not need to be sorted.  There is a fee for dropping off recycling.  Or you can take your recycling to the NEK Waste Management in Lyndonville for free.

      

    Trash fees are:  

    13 gallon - $4.00 

    30 gallon - $5.00

    40 gallon - $6.00

    Construction Bag - $7.00 and up depending on weight.

  • What date are dog licenses due?

    Dog licenses are due on April 1 of each year.  The cost of licensing dogs is $9.00 if spayed or neutered or $13.00 if not spayed or neutered.  If dog licenses are late, there is an added $2.00 fee for spayed or neutered and a $4.00 fee for not spayed or neutered.

  • Do I need a building permit for any time I build something on my property?

    Any building larger than 8' x 10' requires a permit. The cost of the permit is $50 for any building that is not heated and $100 for any building that is heated.

  • What is the cost of a recording fee?

    The cost of a recording fee is $15.00 per page and the document becomes part of Sutton’s permanent records.

  • Can I come in and do records research on my own?

    Yes.

  • What is the cost of having a copy made?

    Standard copies are $.25 per page.  Copies of recorded pages are $1.00 per page.

  • How much does it cost to get a certified copy of a death, marriage, or birth certificate?

    The cost is $10.00 per certified copy.