The Town of Pulteney is situated in the northeast corner of Steuben County, on the shores of Keuka Lake, and overlooking scenic Bluff Point. Bounded on the north by Jerusalem in Yates County, east by Keuka Lake, south by Urbana, west by a portion of Urbana and Prattsburgh. According to the Steuben County Planning Board (1991), the Town of Pulteney encompasses about 33.2 square miles. The Town is governed by a Town Supervisor and four Board members.
Pulteney, is in the heart of the Finger Lakes region of New York. Our unique geographical conditions including climate, soil and the moderating influences of our beautiful Keuka Lake provide the ideal conditions for growing fine wine grapes. Row upon row of vineyards cover the surrounding hillsides for miles around creating a picturesque setting. Visitors from around the world enjoy spending a day, a week or more exploring the shores of Keuka Lake, the most picturesque of New York’s pristine Finger Lakes.
A Special Reminder – Please be very careful of our neighbors. When driving through Pulteney, you will come across horse and buggies along our country roads. Please make special allowances. When you find yourself behind one of these slow-moving vehicles just use some common sense, patience, and enjoy our World Class scenery.
TOWN OF PULTENEY UPDATES
TOWN CLERK OFFICE HOURS ARE MONDAYS 12-4 PM, TUESDAYS & THURSDAYS 9-4 PM, AND WEDNESDAYS 9-NOON OR BY APPT. POSTAL MAIL AND THE METAL DROP OFF BOX OUTSIDE THE TOWN HALL ARE STILL ENCOURAGED FOR CORRESPONDENCE OUTSIDE OF CLERK HOURS.
OCTOBER 8, 2025 7PM: PULTENEY TOWN BOARD MEETING
OCTOBER 21, 2025 7PM ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS MEETING;
APPLICATION NO. 2025-4 AREA VARIANCE HEARING: KEITH & NANCY PELKEY 14594 WLR
APPLICATION NO. 2025-5 AREA VARIANCE HEARING: JOSEPH & BETH GOETZ 14960 STONE POINT
NOVEMBER 10, 2025 7PM PLANNING BOARD MEETING/HEARINGS;
APPLICATION NO. 2025-8 SPECIAL USE PERMIT HEARING: ALEX & RACHEL RYAN 8990 BOYD HILL ROAD; OPERATE FARM & WINERY
APPLICATION NO. 2025-9 MINOR SUB-DIVISION HEARING: ALBERT STOLT 17047 WLR AND 17064B WLR
Notice of a Town of Pulteney reassessment plus more information including Star Exemptions …Click for more
* 2025 DOG LICENSE RENEWALS ARE DUE BY JUNE 30, 2025*
EFFECTIVE AUGUST 12, 2020 BOARD APPROVED UPDATED CEMETERY PRICES FOR GLEN VIEW, THOMAS, & SHUART CEMETERIES AS FOLLOWS:
PLOT FEE- $300.00
BURIAL FEE- $400.00
CREMATION FEE- $300.00
Effective April 1, 2018 the Pulteney Town Board Approved NO CASH PAYMENTS will be accepted in the Municipal Services Dept. and the Water Dept. Sorry for any inconvenience!
REMINDER!: Town of Pulteney Dog Owners WITH THE PASSING OF LOCAL LAW NO. 2 OF 2012 AS OF JANUARY 1, 2013 ALL DOG LICENSE RENEWALS WILL NOW BE JUNE 30TH OF EACH YEAR …Click for License Forms
Pulteney Community Garden regular monthly meetings will be held at 6pm on the fourth Wednesday of the month from April thru October at the Pulteney Town Hall on County Route 74 or at the garden site weather permitting.
Work days will be scheduled as needed on Saturdays from 9am-12pm at the garden site on County Route 74 next to the Ambulance building ….Click For More
TOWN OF PULTENEY LOCAL LAW NO. 3 OF 2015 Regarding the usage of the Town Compost Site maintained by Town of Pulteney and located on Tobey Road, Pulteney, NY …Click For More
Applications For Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program, HEAP: Applications for regular HEAP benefits will be accepted in Bath at Pro Action of Steuben and Yates, Inc. located at 117 E. Steuben Street. Applications are accepted on a first come first serve basis between 8:30 am and 4:30 pm. Applications may also be filed with the Steuben County Department of Social Services at 3 E Pulteney Square in Bath between 8:30 am and 5:00 pm daily. …Click For More
The Tentative And Final Tax Assessment Rolls for Steuben County Cities, Towns & Villages are available on the Steuben County website. The 2025 tentative assessment roll will appear on the County website May 1, 2025. Click – Departments & Services, Real Property Tax Service, Property Assessment Data, Final Assessment, Click I Agree, Enter Tax ID Number or Name and Address to get complete information.
Home Repair Grants Available
Have a leaky roof, septic problems, dangerous electric, need to hook up to municipal water? Bishop Sheen Housing Foundation may be able to help you out with Grant money! For more information please contact Bishop Sheen Housing 585-657-4114 or Town of Pulteney at 607-868-4222. Act today this Home Repair Program is now available to single family homeowners residing in Steuben County.
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