Home ownership
Utilities
Here is the list of utility companies you want to contact to set up your account or transfer the ownership prior to moving in to prevent service disturbance once you have a final closing date.
Gas & Electric
Rochester Gas & Electric
Phone: (800) 743-2110
National Grid - Niagara Mohawk Power Corp.
https://www.nationalgridus.com/Upstate-NY-Home/Default.aspx
Phone: (800) 642-4272
Fairport Electric
https://www.village.fairport.ny.us/departments/electric_department/index.php
Phone: (585) 223-9500
Water
Monroe County Water Authority
https://www.mcwa.com/
Phone: 585-442-7200
Brockport Water Department
Phone: (585) 637-1040
Cable
Spectrum
https://www.spectrum.com/internet
Greenlight
https://www.greenlightnetworks.com/
Address change
Garbage disposal service
Some towns and cities have refusal district service rolled into property taxes. Some don't but you might want to find out with town or city before signing up for services.
Tax Info
New York State offers tax exempt(Credit/Rebates) for homeowners. In order to take advantage, you will individually need to apply it. Also, you can check your tax bills on the Monroe county website in the links below.
NYS STAR EXEAMPT
Monroe County
Home ownership resources
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