Frequently Asked Questions

The Assessor is obligated by New York State Real Property Tax law to maintain assessments at a uniform percentage of market value, which for the Town and Village of Victor is 100%. In order to maintain a uniform assessment roll, each year the Assessor will analyze all the properties in the municipality to determine if any assessments need to be adjusted. This analysis involves comparing the sale prices of properties that have sold to their current assessments to determine how close the property assessments are to the actual sale prices. When the assessments in an area, or neighborhood, appear to vary from the actual sale prices, the assessments are adjusted and are reestablished at the current market value. The Assessor may need to conduct physical inspections for reappraisals of properties. Every assessing unit should be keeping all assessments at a fair and uniform level every year. Every year the roll, with preliminary or tentative assessments, is made available for public inspection on May 1st. The assessment roll contains every parcel located within the Town and Village and shows tax account numbers, individual assessments, real property tax exemptions, property owners, property addresses, tax billing addresses and acreage. After the Board of Assessment Review (BAR) has acted on assessment complaints and ordered any changes, the tentative assessment roll is made final on July 1st. The Assessor signs an affidavit certifying that to the best of his/her knowledge the assessments set forth in the assessment roll are at 100% of full market value.

If your assessment is correct and your tax bill still seems too high, the assessor cannot change that. If you are concerned with the amount of property taxes being collected in your community, you may wish to be involved with the local budgeting processes. There are public meetings you can attend and voice your opinion, and you also have the opportunity to vote on your school budget. You should examine the scope of budgets and expenditures of each taxing jurisdiction (county, town, village and school districts) and address those issues in appropriate and available public forums. For school district taxes, in addition to voting on the budget, you can attend budget meetings. Generally, the budget meeting are held in the spring through early April. For municipal and county taxes, budget meetings are held in the fall through mid-November. Special districts (fire districts, sewer districts, etc.) also hold public meetings, but the dates vary. Contact the district for more information.

Call 585-924-5775 or 924-5262 ext 3 to speak with a court clerk. They can also be reached by fax at 924-6958 or by Email.

The dissolution decision was made by the Board of Fire Commissioners for reasons outlined in the “Fishers Fire District Board Considerations for Potential Dissolution” document which can be found on the Fishers Fire District website at https://www.fishersfd.org/

This decision was made in compliance with New York State General Municipal Law, Section 774.

Yes. The Town of Victor has secured formal agreements with nearby fire departments and EMS providers to ensure there will be no lapse in emergency coverage.

Depending on your location, response may come from:

• Victor Farmington Ambulance (EMS)
• Victor Fire District
• Fishers Volunteer Firefighters Association
• Bushnells Basin Fire Department
• Henrietta Fire District
• Farmington Volunteer Fire Department
• Ontario County Emergency Management (support during major incidents)

The Ontario County 911 Center will automatically dispatch the closest available unit to your location.

Our goal is to maintain current response times. While some calls may experience the same or slightly longer arrival times, we are working with partner agencies to ensure that resources are positioned and dispatched as efficiently as possible. Continuous monitoring will help us make adjustments to keep service levels high.

No. Continue to call 911 for all emergencies. The 911 center has updated its system to reflect the new coverage areas.

Assets will be handled according to New York State law:

• Some equipment may be transferred to the Town or to partner agencies for continued use.
• Real estate may be repurposed, sold, or leased based on Town Board decisions.

Your property tax bill will no longer include the Fishers Fire District levy. However, the Town will fund fire protection and EMS services through contracts with partner agencies. The overall change to individual tax bills will be communicated in the annual budget process.

Many personnel from the Fishers Fire District may serve with partner agencies, meaning you may still see familiar faces responding to calls.

The Town will:

• Post updates on the Town website
• Share news via email alerts (sign up for Notify Me at https://www.townofvictorny.gov/)
• Hold public information sessions
• Post notices on social media and at Town Hall

You can reach:

• Town of Victor Public Safety – 585-742-5020
• Email: fireprotection@townofvictorny.gov 
• For emergencies, always call 911.

Dog parks benefit people, their dogs and the community in a variety of ways. A good outing at a dog park strengthens the bonds between the pet and the owner while encouraging connections to other people with similar interests in dogs! Dogs that exercise and socialize together make for healthier canine companions when they are outside the dog park too.

Membership for dog parks is a widely accepted model. Only registered dogs with valid licenses are permitted to use the off-leash dog area. Registering licensed dogs requires proof of rabies vaccination, plus a complete understanding of the park rules and expectations.

The Department of Parks and Recreation and its’ Parks and Recreation Citizens’ Advisory Committee developed this project with the intention of having a modest membership fee. Paying a fee will help fund park operations and eliminate objections from some residents who believe that a dog park should not be supported fully by taxpayer dollars. When developing our fee structure, we researched membership fees associated with dog parks in neighboring towns and counties. We found fees to range in the area of $25 - $60. Most Department recreation programs and recreation facility uses have user fees.

Just one incident at a dog park can generate concerns from dog park users or generate negative publicity – especially when most visit the park expecting all dog owners to be responsible pet owners. Happy, well socialized and well exercised dogs tend not to bark as much when they play…they may chase, sniff or wrestle but they rarely bark as a method of communication.

Vaccinating your dog for rabies is the law. The Town requires proof of this vaccination for a dog license and dog park registration. To decrease the chance for spreading disease, we recommend discussing other core vaccinations with your veterinarian such as Bordetella (kennel cough), DHPP (distemper, hepatitis, parainfluenza, parvo), Leptospirosis and Canine Influenza plus flea, tick, heartworm prevention medication and annual fecal testing. Some intestinal parasites can easily get in the environment and spread from dog to dog as well as have human potential.

There are numerous playing styles for dogs, but the fun and excitement can easily deteriorate if you are not paying attention to your dogs behavior or possible shifts in their behavior. Please keep a close eye on your pet at all times! We can’t stress this enough. Many dogs like to wrestle, mouth one another, growl, and chase. Actions which are inappropriate include more than one dog bullying another dog (cornering or crowding one dog as a pack), chasing without letting the chased dog rest and forceful body slamming or knock another dog over. While some dog owners want their dog (and yours) to “work it out,” others are more protective. Dog owners need to respectfully “work it out” if their dogs aren’t compatible. A growl or nip from one dog to another can easily escalate. If your dog is being a bully or being bullied, please remove your dog from the situation and take a break, go to another part of the dog park or leave.

Please report any damage due to Town plow operations to the Highway Department at 585-742-5094 or victorhighway@townofvictorny.gov. Mailboxes are located in Town right-of-ways and will only be replaced with a standard black mailbox and post. No reimbursements will be issued for repairs made by homeowners. Mailboxes are repaired AFTER snow events so please notify the post office to hold your mail for pickup until staff can get repair completed.

Do not push snow into or across the road. Pile it away from the road edge to allow access to your mailbox and avoid visibility issues when entering and exiting your driveway.

if the location is a Town road, call (585) 742-5094 for the Town Highway Department.

If the location is a Village road, call (585) 924-3311 for the Village Department of Public Works.

If the location is a County road (Cty Rds 9, 41, 42) call Ontario County at (585) 396-4000. 

If the location is a State road (Rte 96, 251, 444) call NYSDOT at (315) 332-4000.

Anyone who plans to do work within the Town roadway, including the right-of-way, must obtain a permit. Examples: new driveway installations or improvements, landscaping and planting, drainage work, sign installation, land development and utility installation or maintenance work.

You must be a Victor, E. Bloomfield or W. Bloomfield resident and obtain a hang tag for your vehicle from the Victor Town Hall (Victor Residents) at 85 E. Main Street in Victor during normal business hours. Please bring your vehicle's registration. 

You must apply to the Town Clerk in the township where you live

The Town has picnic shelters available for reservation at Victor Municipal Park and Dryer Road Park. 

Butler Cottage at MaryFrances Bluebird Haven is an enclosed lodge that can be reserved for parties, meetings, and special events. 

We also have our lodge at Victor Municipal Park available for reservation. Please call the Parks & Recreation department at (585) 742-0140 for more information. 

Boughton Park has a picnic pavilion for residents’ use. Email the Boughton Park Commission for more information and reservations. Boughton Park is a private park open to the residents of the towns of East and West Bloomfield and Victor only. 

For information on access to Boughton Park , call the Town Clerk's office at (585) 742-5080.

No. Both Powder Mill Park and Mendon Ponds Park are part of the Monroe County Parks System. For more information, call 256-4951 or visit https://www.monroecounty.gov/mcparks/.

The P&R offices at 7891 Lehigh Crossing are open Monday through Friday from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

Registration forms can be:

• Mailed or dropped off at the P&R facility, 7891 Lehigh Crossing, Victor NY 14564.
• Emailed to: parksandrec@townofvictorny.gov
• Faxed to: (585) 742-0142

Register Online HERE

Program brochures are published 3 times a year and available in PDF format online only.

Please mail completed registration forms to the P&R Department at 7891 Lehigh Crossing, Victor, NY 14564.

Always contact the appropriate town or village agency to determine if you need a permit before you begin work. You are required to obtain permits for new construction, remodeling, sheds, pools, decks, pole barns, and fences; and in some instances driveway construction.

Check with the appropriate code enforcement agency, Village or Town. If you live in the Town but outside the Village, contact the Planning and Building office at 742-5035 or the Assessment office at 742-5010. Zoning maps are available in the Town Hall for review also. Properties within the Village limits, call the Village Hall at 585-924-3311.

Your permit is good for up to 1 year.  Construction must start within six (6) months of issuance of a building permit.

The Transfer Station is open to all town and village residents with a valid permit. Permits are available through the Town Highway office at 60 Rawson Road, Building "B", for a fee during regular business hours. Proof of residency is required to obtain a permit. For more information, see the Transfer Station page or contact the Highway office at 742-5094.

Current Hours Effective 1/1/2022

Monday 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM
Wednesday 7:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Friday 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM
Saturday 7:00 AM - 1:00 PM

For holiday closings check the Transfer Station page.

For detailed information check the Transfer Station/Recycle Center page.

Yes, Town personnel are there to assist you inside the Transfer Station.

For more information call (585) 742-5094 or check the Transfer Station/Recycle Center page for more information and a brochure.

The Town Clerk will accept payment in her office at the Town Hall, 85 East Main Street, during posted hours (8:30 AM to 4:00 PM Monday - Friday). Canandaigua National Bank will also accept FULL PAYMENT ONLY during the month of January.

All town & county tax bills will be turned over to Ontario County on April 1st. To pay your bill after April 1, you must contact the Ontario County Treasurer's Office in Canandaigua at 396-4432.

The Town Clerk's office is open Monday thru Friday 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM.

The lodge is 2,000 square feet and includes women's and men's bathrooms, a kitchen with an oven (no stovetop), microwave and refrigerator, a "Great Room" with a gas fireplace and lots of natural lighting, ten 8-foot folding tables,  100 folding chairs and a series of retractable doors that open up to a view of the pond and amphitheatre.

Please see the Facility & Field Rentals page of our website under Parks & Trails.

Yes, non-residents can reserve the lodge, Please see the Facility & Field Rentals page of our website under Parks & Trails.

"Pop-Up" style tents which do not exceed 10' X 10' are permitted. If you would like to have a tent larger than this and/or a "bounce house," you will need to obtain a permit from our building department and obtain permission from the Department of Parks & Recreation.

No. Due to proximity of residential neighborhoods, it is our policy that we cannot have live bands or DJ's at the lodge.

Yes, the Rotary picnic shelter can be reserved for a full-day, Please see the Facility & Field Rentals page of our website under Parks & Facilities

The park also features a large children's playground with swings, teen and adult fitness stations, a sand volleyball court, a bocce ball court, nature trails, a multi-use trail for pedestrians and bicyclists, and a stocked fishing pond with a handicapped accessible fishing dock. There are several picnic tables, grills and benches located throughout this 47-acre park!