Please visit individual department pages for more details on their duties and services. Some frequently asked questions also appear below.

Town Clerk | Learn more
Responsible for issuing licenses and maintaining records including marriage licenses, birth records, death records, dog licenses, sporting licenses, and elections.

Assessor | Learn more
Maintains property assessments used in computing property tax bills.

Supervisor | Learn more
Head of the administrative branch of the Town.

Justice Court | Learn more

Building Inspector | Learn more
Inspects and issues permits for all new building and building improvements.

Tax Collector | Learn more

Recreation | Learn more
Organizes and supports Town recreation programs including Story Hours and Summer Recreation.

Planning Board | Learn more
Develops and maintains Town’s Comprehensive Plan.

Zoning Board | Learn more
Reviews requests for zoning variances.

Highway | Learn more
Responsible for duties including trash & recycling collection, refrigerator/freezer pick up, brush pick up, road repairs, and snow removal.

Water – Sewer | Learn more
Water and sewer services & rates.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I attend Town Board Meetings?
All meetings of the Town Board, including Workshop Meetings, are open to the public. You will find the dates on the Calendar.

When does the Town Board meet?
The regular Town workshop meeting is normally held on the first Friday of each month, and the regular Town Board meeting is normally held on the second Monday of each month. Check on the Calendar for any changes to these dates, or on the bulletin board in the Town Hall.

Where do I get a copy of the agenda for Town Board Meetings?
Agendas for all meetings are available from the Town Clerk's office on the day of the scheduled meeting or on the Agendas & Minutes page.

How can I get a copy of my Marriage License, a Birth Certificate or a Death Certificate?
Forms to request these documents are available on the Town Clerk's page.

When is our refuse and recycling picked up?
Do we have a bulk pickup in the Town of Porter?
What do I do with items that have Freon in them?
See Highway page for more information.

Where do I get a recycle bin and what can be recycled?
A recycle bin may be picked up at the Town Hall at no charge. Glass, Plastic, Metal and Paper/Cardboard are all recycled. Details can be picked up when you get your bin.

When does my dog have to be licensed?
All dogs 4 months of age or older are to be licensed. We need to see current rabies information and documentation of spaying or neutering. See Town Clerk page for more information.

Are there leash laws in the Town of Porter?
Under Local Law 2, dated 1980, as amended, it is unlawful to allow any dog to run at large unless it is restrained by an adequate collar and leash.

Where can I get Voter Registration forms?
Voter registration forms are available at the Town Clerk's office.

When do I need a Building Permit?
No person, firm, corporation, association or other organization shall commence the erection, construction, enlargement, alteration, improvement, removal or demolition of any building or structure or install heating equipment without having applied for and obtained a permit from the Building Inspector.

How do I apply for a Building Permit?
Applications for a building permit may be obtained from the Building Inspector.

How long is a Building Permit good for?
A building permit is good for one year. A permit, upon written request, may be renewed at the discretion of the Building Inspector.

How do I apply for a Special Permit or Variance?
There are many types and reasons for a special permit or variance. Questions can be answered by either the Town Clerk's Office or the Building Inspector. Appropriate applications can be obtained from the Town Clerk.

When is the Planning board meeting?
They meet the first Thursday of each month. See Calendar.

When is the Zoning board of appeals meeting?
They meet the fourth Thursday of each month. See Calendar.