The last day for water bill payments is October 15, 2025. After this day, they will be re-levied to the Town & County taxes.

There will be a Special Meeting of the Planning Board, on October 15, 2025, at 7:00 PM for the introduction of a possible development project in Hounsfield. The meeting will be held at the Town Hall, located at 18774 County Route 66, Watertown, NY.

Zoning permit process

  1. A zoning permit is required in the Town of Hounsfield for a building addition, structural changes, new building, new use of a building, pools, storage sheds, camps, garages, mobile homes, modular homes and new homes.
  2. IN ADDITION to a Zoning Permit a Building Permit from Jefferson County Codes Department may be required. It is the responsibility of the property owner to obtain this permit. You can contact Jefferson County Codes Department at 315-785-5130 or 175 Arsenal Street.
  3. On the application form fill out all the information required and submit the plot plan to the Town Clerk Office with the required fees. The Zoning Officer will then review the application.
  4. A zoning permit will expire six (6) months from the date of issue unless substantial progress has been made toward carrying out the terms of the zoning permit. The applicant shall have 1 year to complete the terms of the zoning permit, or all work shall cease at the site until the permit is renewed.
  5. Please make all checks payable to the Town of Hounsfield.
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