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Septic Systems in the Finger Lakes: State Rules, Local Rules, and Help Paying for Replacement

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Last reviewed: October 9, 2026. General information only, not legal or engineering advice. Septic rules are set at several levels and change. Confirm with your county health department, local watershed program, and town code officer. Most homes around the Finger Lakes outside villages and cities aren’t on public sewer. They rely on onsite wastewater treatment … Read more

STAR, Assessments, and Grievance Day: A Property Tax Primer for Finger Lakes Homeowners

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Last reviewed: October 9, 2026. General information only, not tax or legal advice. Program rules, income limits, and deadlines change every year. Confirm with the NYS Department of Taxation and Finance and your town assessor. Property taxes are one of the biggest ongoing costs of owning a home anywhere in the Finger Lakes, and lakefront … Read more