Infrastructure & Housing - 2026-02-02
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Meeting Summary
The Infrastructure & Housing committee approved the 2026 tax warrant totaling $780,099,891 for Westchester County, representing a 3.26% annual increase. The committee also approved a sewer district modification to add Trailside Estates at Somers (81 townhouse units by CRN Realty) to the Peekskill Sewer District. The county noted $11 billion in new taxable assessed value will help spread the tax burden.
Key Decisions (3)
2026 Tax Warrant Authorization - Tax Distribution Spreadsheets
Authorized the county to fix the tax distribution spreadsheets portion for the county general fund, County Water District Number One, disposal district number one, and sanitary sewer districts for 2026. Total warrant revenue of $780,099,891 with a 3.26% annual increase ($24,605,432). The county has $11 billion in new taxable assessed value from new buildings, improvements, and equalization rate decreases in 17 municipalities.
2026 Tax Warrant Authorization - County Tax Levy
Authorized the county to determine amounts of county taxes to be levied against towns and cities together with county tax warrants for collection for 2026. Taxes collected by municipalities and remitted to county twice yearly: 60% on May 25 and 40% on October 15.
Sewer District Modification - Trailside Estates at Somers
Approved modification to add property known as Trailside Estates at Somers (0 Route 6, Town of Somers) to the Peekskill Sewer District. Developer CRN Realty proposing 81-unit townhouse development including 76 market rate units and 5 affordable housing units, plus 6,000 square foot community center to be dedicated to the town. Addition represents 0.75% increase in district value. Surcharge of $401,827.89 over ten years ($1,491 annually). Requested by Town of Somers.
Development Activity (1)
Trailside Estates at Somers
81-unit townhouse development with 76 market rate units and 5 sponsor-provided affordable housing units, associated roads, parking, utilities, stormwater management, and 6,000 square foot community center to be dedicated to town. Estimated sewer flow of 25,200 gallons per day.
Market Signals (3)
Housing Demand
New 81-unit townhouse development in Somers indicates continued residential demand in northern Westchester County with mixed market-rate and affordable components.
Infrastructure
Peekskill Water Resource Recovery Facility has significant excess capacity (6.1M GPD current flow vs 10M GPD design capacity), supporting additional development connections.
Other
Westchester County added $11 billion in new taxable assessed value, driven by new construction and equalization rate decreases in 17 municipalities, indicating strong property value growth countywide.