NY S01773

Authorizes municipalities in Rockland County to collect unpaid housing, building, and fire code violation penalties by placing them on annual tax levies alongside regular property taxes.

Penalties must be adjudicated through court judgment, recorded by county clerk, remain unpaid for at least one year after final judgment, and equal at least 5% of the property's assessed tax value to qualify for tax levy placement.

Exempts owner-occupied residential dwellings and primary residences from code violation tax levy placement, and requires municipalities to develop tenant assistance programs including housing counseling before foreclosure.

Allows property owners to cure violations prior to tax foreclosure redemption period expiration to avoid auction, and permits payment plans; any surplus funds from foreclosure sales must be returned proportionally to the former owner based on code violations owed.

Excludes municipalities that sell tax liens in tax lien sales from this law's provisions; municipalities must notify property owners within 30 days of levy placement with violation details, foreclosure process information, and payment contact details.