NY S00434

Authorizes municipalities in Orange County, New York to collect unpaid housing, building, and fire code violation penalties by adding them to the annual municipal tax levy.

Requires violations to be adjudicated by a court, recorded by the county clerk, remain unpaid for one year after final adjudication, and constitute at least five percent of the property's assessed tax value before placement on the levy.

Municipalities must notify property owners within 30 days of placement on the tax levy and include violation details, amounts owed, foreclosure procedures, and contact information for payment.

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

Allows property removal from the levy if code violations are cured during the redemption period, permits payment plans with owners, and prohibits application to municipalities that conduct tax lien sales.