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
Spring Cleanup - April 2025
Beginning April 1st, the Village will start collecting leaves, tree branches, and yard debris. Crews will begin at Burns Terrace and work their way to Red Jacket Park. A final pass will be made starting April 28th. Please pile your debris between the sidewalk and the edge of the street, avoiding any obstructions such as utility poles, guy wires, fire hydrants, sign posts, water valves, trees, and storm catch basins. Click here to view the poster announcing Spring Cleanup.
Beginning April 1st, the Village will start collecting leaves, tree branches, and yard debris. Crews will begin at Burns Terrace and work their way to Red Jacket Park. A final pass will be made starting April 28th. Please pile your debris between the sidewalk and the edge of the street, avoiding any obstructions such as utility poles, guy wires, fire hydrants, sign posts, water valves, trees, and storm catch basins. Click here to view the poster announcing Spring Cleanup.
Cleanup Day - May 10 from 8 AM to Noon
The Town of Milo and the Village of Penn Yan will be holding a Cleanup Day on Saturday, May 10th from 8:00 a.m. to Noon. Items will be accepted at 30 Elmwood Avenue at the Waste Water Treatment Plant off of Himrod Road. Please refer to this flyer for a list of items that will be accepted and items that will not. Working together to keep our community clean and beautiful!
The Town of Milo and the Village of Penn Yan will be holding a Cleanup Day on Saturday, May 10th from 8:00 a.m. to Noon. Items will be accepted at 30 Elmwood Avenue at the Waste Water Treatment Plant off of Himrod Road. Please refer to this flyer for a list of items that will be accepted and items that will not. Working together to keep our community clean and beautiful!
Closed to Local Traffic - April 21, AM only
Chapel Street between Liberty and Keuka Streets will be closed to local traffic Monday, April 21st in the morning.
Chapel Street between Liberty and Keuka Streets will be closed to local traffic Monday, April 21st in the morning.
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.
Groundbreaking Ceremony for Lake Street Park Downtown Revitalization Initiative
The Village of Penn Yan is excited to announce a groundbreaking ceremony for the Lake Street Park Downtown Revitalization Initiative. This project is designed to enhance the park and provide a beautiful space for both residents and visitors to relax, play, and enjoy the heart of our community. Key improvements will include a new playground, a dock/waterfront landing, and an ADA-accessible walking path.
The ceremony will take place on Monday, April 21, 2025, at 1:00 PM at Lake Street Park. Keynote addresses will be delivered by representatives from the Village of Penn Yan and the project’s engineer. We invite all community members to join us in celebrating the start of this exciting project and to review the plans for the site. We look forward to seeing you there!
The Village of Penn Yan is excited to announce a groundbreaking ceremony for the Lake Street Park Downtown Revitalization Initiative. This project is designed to enhance the park and provide a beautiful space for both residents and visitors to relax, play, and enjoy the heart of our community. Key improvements will include a new playground, a dock/waterfront landing, and an ADA-accessible walking path.
The ceremony will take place on Monday, April 21, 2025, at 1:00 PM at Lake Street Park. Keynote addresses will be delivered by representatives from the Village of Penn Yan and the project’s engineer. We invite all community members to join us in celebrating the start of this exciting project and to review the plans for the site. We look forward to seeing you there!
2025 Pavilion Rentals - Now Open!
Pavilions at Red Jacket, Indian Pines, and the Boat Launch park may be reserved. Applications are available on the Applications & Forms page, and are now being accepted for the coming Summer!
Pavilions at Red Jacket, Indian Pines, and the Boat Launch park may be reserved. Applications are available on the Applications & Forms page, and are now being accepted for the coming Summer!
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.
Penn Yan Responds to Town of Milo Annex Rejection
Village of Penn Yan Board of Trustees response to Town of Milo's Rejection of Petition by the Yates County Industrial Development Agency to Annex 70+/- Acres into the Village
Village of Penn Yan Board of Trustees response to Town of Milo's Rejection of Petition by the Yates County Industrial Development Agency to Annex 70+/- Acres into the Village
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 |