WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. (WCBS 880) — Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Wednesday signed an executive order extending the deadline to file property taxes in Westchester County.
County Executive George Latimer says businesses and individuals feeling the pain from the pandemic can breathe a little easier.
The deadline to file property taxes in Westchester County was May 25, but now people have until July 15 – which is the due date for federal and state property taxes.
The executive order also allows for Latimer to accept less than 60% of the taxes and waives late fees.
Latimer says he understands this is a difficult time for many people, and he wants to alleviate some stress.
“You've lost your job or your business is closed, you're not getting revenue,” he said.
Since towns and cities collect the late fees, he says the county had to create an incentive for local governments to agree to the delay.
To have the fee waived, the resident or business must certify economic hardship caused by COVID-19.