Duties of an Assessor include researching and maintaining essential statistics on all town property, updating and computer-entering parcel and building inventory data, updating the digital photo and sketching databases, recording all property sales/deed transfers, performing market studies and research, as well as responding to taxpayer inquiries.

The Building Department issues necessary permits for new construction, alterations, additions, and renovations, as well as grants Certificates of Occupancy. The Department also issues plumbing, electrical, and mechanical heating permits as mandated by the State of New York.

The Clerk’s office has served as the official ‘Keeper of the Records’ for the Town of Scarsdale since 1701, and the Village of Scarsdale since the Village's incorporation date of 1915. The Clerk is responsible for maintaining all Town and Village Board records, and attending and taking minutes of the Village and Town Board meetings.

The Village Court has jurisdiction over crimes committed within Scarsdale – partial jurisdiction for felonies and complete jurisdiction over misdemeanors, traffic, parking and Village Code Violations.

The Scarsdale Fire Department is a combination department in Westchester County, New York, consisting of 46 career members and approximately 50 volunteers.

The Department of Human Resources is charged with handling two functions, Personnel Administration and Risk Management.

The Village Manager is the Chief Administrative Officer of the Village. Under the direction of the Mayor and Trustees, this position is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operation of the Village such as planning, organizing, staffing, coordinating, budgeting, and evaluating all local government activities.

The Scarsdale Department of Parks, Recreation, and Conservation offers a variety of recreational programs for residents of all ages and abilities. Learn to play a new sport, join a team, stay active, or enjoy community activities with your neighbors.

The Planning Department provides staff support to the Zoning Board of Appeals and to the Planning Board. The Village Planner is also the Village Environmental Review Officer, and oversees Village implementation of the State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQRA).

The Scarsdale Police Department is a state and nationally accredited and proudly serving the community since 1909. The department is organized into four sections: Administrative, Patrol, Investigations, and Support. It is staffed by 71 employees, including 45 sworn police officers, six civilian personnel, and 20 part-time staff such as school crossing guards and parking enforcement officers.

The Public Works department is comprised of six departments: Administration, Central Garage, Engineering, Facilities, and Highway and Sanitation.

The Village Treasurer serves as chief fiscal officer of the Village, collector of taxes for the town, and administrator of all matters relating to finance, including the Village budget. The Village Treasurer handles the investment of Village funds, as well as the periodic issuance of debt (bonds and notes). The Village of Scarsdale is rated Aaa by Moody's.

The Water Department's three divisions are Administration, Pumping and Distribution.

The Village of Scarsdale requires a permit to operate alarm systems, including fire, burglar, and combination alarms.

Request to display a banner at designated Village locations.

Residents interested in hosting a neighborhood block party must complete a Block Party Permit Application.

Effective January 1, 2026, all companies, or individuals, performing tree cutting, pruning or tree removal in the Village of Scarsdale must secure a license from the Village of Scarsdale Department of Public Works.

New York State requires all dogs older than four months to be licensed.

A permit is required for any commercial or educational filming on public property within the Village of Scarsdale.

An operating permit is required before conducting certain activities or operating certain buildings that may pose a potential hazard to public safety.

Completed applications must be filed at least 4 weeks prior to proposed date of event.

An Independent Sports Organization (ISO) is a youth sports program that is administered by a volunteer board and recognized by Scarsdale PRC, which grants it access to Village fields, gymnasiums, and other recreational facilities.

Application for Mechnical Heating: Boilers, Furnaces & Hot Water Heaters

The Memorial Donation Program offers residents and loved ones a meaningful way to honor the life of a deceased Scarsdale resident through the donation of a memorial tree or bench, accompanied by a commemorative plaque.

Find information on resident, non-resident, and merchant permit parking options.

Subject to Scarsdale Village Code (Chapter 234), no person shall solicit or offer for sale in any street, park or other public place or by going from house to house in the village any goods, wares or merchandise without a license.

Special events on Village property require an application submitted to the Village Manager’s Office.

A tent permit must be obtained from the Fire Department by any individual, organization, or vendor planning to erect a temporary tent larger than approximately 110+ square feet, or any tent used for a public or commercial event, to ensure compliance with fire safety and occupancy requirements.

2023-2024 PB & BOA Fee Schedule