Chautauqua County has decided to not update the plan for a county-wide shared services initiative for 2023. The initiative generates property tax savings by enabling collaboration between local governments across the state. Each county outside of … [Read more...]
Public Meeting on Chautauqua Lake Boat User Fees Set for August 15
Chautauqua County will be holding another public meeting to discuss Chautauqua Lake boat user fees. The meeting will take place 6:00 p.m., Tuesday, August 15 in the Legislative Chambers of the Gerace Office Building in Mayville. County … [Read more...]
County Tourism Product Development Grant Program Now Accepting Applications
Applications are now being accepted for Chautauqua County's Tourism Product Development Grant Program. The Chautauqua County Department of Planning and Development is accepting grant requests from interested groups or organizations until October … [Read more...]
March Designated as Agricultural District Public Review Month
Chautauqua County has designated the month of March as the Agricultural District public review period. Per New York State Agriculture and Markets Law, the County Legislature is required to review an Ag District eight years after its creation and … [Read more...]
Grant Applications Being Accepted for Funds to Improve Local Lakes and Waterways
Grant applications are being accepted for funds to improve local lakes and waterways. The 2024 Round of the County’s 2% Occupancy Tax Grant Program is open until April 1, 2023. The Occupancy Tax Grants for Lakes and Waterways are funded through … [Read more...]
Land Inclusion In Agriculture District Request Period Starts January 2
The annual 30-day period for Chautauqua County land owners to request to include agriculture land into a certified agriculture district starts January 2. From January 2 until January 31, land owners may submit written requests for inclusion into … [Read more...]
Recreational Welch Trail Nearing Completion in Westfield
New recreational trail, The Welch Trail, is nearing completion in the Village of Westfield. The non-motorized, shared-use trail is approximately 1.25 miles long. It's being developed along a former historic trolley bed and will provide the public … [Read more...]
Applications for Bed Tax Grant Money Now Being Accepted by County Planning Department
The application period to apply for Bed Tax grant money is now open with the County Planning Department. Interested groups or organizations have until October 1, 2022 to submit applications. The application link can be found at: … [Read more...]
County Planning Department Develops Solar Decommissioning Template for Municipalities
The Chautauqua County Planning and Development department has developed a solar decommissioning template for municipalities. The template gives recommendations for developing and, or, updating local municipal laws specific to decommissioning … [Read more...]
Lake and Waterways Grant Program Open in Chautauqua County
The Chautauqua County Department of Planning and Development has announced applications for Chautauqua County’s 2% Occupancy Tax for Lakes and Waterways Grant Program are now available. The Occupancy Tax Grants for Lakes and Waterways are funded … [Read more...]
