Welcome to the official government website for the Village of Penn Yan, New York. Penn Yan is situated on the north end of beautiful Keuka Lake, proudly serving as the county seat for two hundred years.
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Community Announcements
Village Offices Closed - Memorial Day
Village Offices will be closed on Monday, May 26, 2025 in observance of Memorial Day. Municipal payments may be left in the Night Box.
Village Offices will be closed on Monday, May 26, 2025 in observance of Memorial Day. Municipal payments may be left in the Night Box.
Water Service Line Investigation - May through October 2025
The Village of Penn Yan has contracted with Casinella Excavating to determine the unknown water service lines within the Village. Over the next several months, they will be investigating service lines and interruptions should be minimal. Please follow traffic control as posted and use caution around equipment. Click here to see a notice that was sent to properties with unknown service lines. If you have any questions or would like to confirm your service line material, please contact Department of Public Works at 315-279-6535.
The Village of Penn Yan has contracted with Casinella Excavating to determine the unknown water service lines within the Village. Over the next several months, they will be investigating service lines and interruptions should be minimal. Please follow traffic control as posted and use caution around equipment. Click here to see a notice that was sent to properties with unknown service lines. If you have any questions or would like to confirm your service line material, please contact Department of Public Works at 315-279-6535.
Watermain Replacement Project - Construction Starts April 7th
Construction on the watermain at the intersection of Main and Court Streets is set to begin on April 7th. During this phase, Main Street will be reduced to one lane.
Following the watermain replacement, construction will continue with the rebuilding of Main Street, from Clinton Street to Court Street. This work is scheduled to begin in May, and during this phase, the road will be closed to local traffic only.
We encourage all drivers to use caution and adhere to traffic control devices to ensure safety throughout the duration of the project. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
Construction on the watermain at the intersection of Main and Court Streets is set to begin on April 7th. During this phase, Main Street will be reduced to one lane.
Following the watermain replacement, construction will continue with the rebuilding of Main Street, from Clinton Street to Court Street. This work is scheduled to begin in May, and during this phase, the road will be closed to local traffic only.
We encourage all drivers to use caution and adhere to traffic control devices to ensure safety throughout the duration of the project. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
Receive Village Board Meeting Announcements
In an effort to improve public participation, members of the public now have the option to sign up to receive Village Board meeting packages . . . continue to read press release. Sign up to receive Village Board meeting notifications by submitting your name and email in the form at the top of the meeting page.
In an effort to improve public participation, members of the public now have the option to sign up to receive Village Board meeting packages . . . continue to read press release. Sign up to receive Village Board meeting notifications by submitting your name and email in the form at the top of the meeting page.
Pro-Housing Community
In the Fall of 2024 the Village of Penn Yan became certified as a Pro-Housing Community by New York State Homes and Community Renewal. The Board of Trustees adopted, by resolution, the Pro-Housing Communities pledge in where the Village of Penn Yan will endeavor to streamline permitting for multifamily, affordable, accessible, accessory dwelling units and supportive housing; adopt policies that affirmatively further fair housing; incorporate regional housing needs into planning decisions; increase development capacity for residential uses; and enact policies that encourage a broad range of housing development. As a certified Pro-Housing Community, the Village of Penn Yan is now eligible to apply for various discretionary funding programs with up to $650 million available. |
Assistance for Utility Customers
The Department of Public Service provides a variety of services through their Consumer Assistance Programs to protect and assist utility customers. The 2023-24 Fact Sheet provides information on bill payment options and financial assistance programs to help manage utility bills.
The Department of Public Service provides a variety of services through their Consumer Assistance Programs to protect and assist utility customers. The 2023-24 Fact Sheet provides information on bill payment options and financial assistance programs to help manage utility bills.
HEAP Updates
All regular and emergency Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) benefits have closed as of April 7, 2025. See the HEAP website for future updates on the program reopening.
All regular and emergency Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) benefits have closed as of April 7, 2025. See the HEAP website for future updates on the program reopening.
Utility and Tax Payments
Utility and tax payments can be made online, please click here to begin. Effective November 15, 2020 a convenience fee of $1.95 will be applied when making a ACH or e-check payment. The fee for debit and credit card payments is approximately 2.95% of the total bill.
Utility and tax payments can be made online, please click here to begin. Effective November 15, 2020 a convenience fee of $1.95 will be applied when making a ACH or e-check payment. The fee for debit and credit card payments is approximately 2.95% of the total bill.
111 Elm Street, PO Box 426
Penn Yan, NY 14527 Village & Municipal Offices, Lobby and Drive-up Window Hours
Monday – Friday 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM Village 315-536-3015 | Municipal 315-536-3374 Fax 315-536-4685 |