NY A01284

Authorizes municipalities in Rockland County to collect unpaid housing, building, and fire code violation penalties through placement on the annual tax levy, enforced the same as general municipal taxes.

Requires violations to be adjudicated by court judgment, recorded by county clerk, remain unpaid for one year after final adjudication, and amount owed must be at least five percent of the property's assessed tax value.

Prohibits application to owner-occupied or primary residences and requires municipalities to develop tenant assistance programs including housing counseling prior to tax foreclosure.

Allows property owners to cure violations before the redemption period expires to avoid foreclosure, with the remaining balance converted to a lien; permits payment plans with the municipality.

Requires 30-day notice to property owners detailing violations, amounts owed, and foreclosure process; any surplus funds from sale must be returned to former owner proportionate to unpaid code violations portion of total debt.