NY A08323

Authorizes municipalities in Orange County to collect unpaid housing, building, and fire code violation penalties by adding them to annual tax levies, provided violations were adjudicated in court, recorded by county clerk, and remain unpaid for one year after final judgment.

Requires unpaid code violations to equal at least 5% of the property's assessed tax value to qualify for tax levy placement, and mandates municipalities notify owners within 30 days of placement with details on violations, amounts owed, foreclosure process, and payment contact information.

Prohibits application to owner-occupied primary residences and requires municipalities to establish tenant assistance programs including housing counseling before tax foreclosure proceedings.

Allows property removal from tax levy if code violations are cured before the redemption period expires, converts remaining debt to a lien, and permits owners to pay full balance before auction to prevent foreclosure.

Does not apply to municipalities that sell tax liens and specifies surplus funds from foreclosure sales attributable to code violations must be returned to former owners proportionate to the code violation debt owed.