You can obtain information on building permits by contacting the Building Codes Office at 315-785-5130 or visiting the department's website by clicking HERE.
Go to the Census Bureau's website (www.census.gov). You can contact the Department of Planning at 785-3144 for further assistance or other forms of demographic information.
Contact Neighbors of Watertown, Inc. at 782-8497 for service areas, income eligibility requirements, and waiting list information.
No. Local zoning and and subdivision approvals are obtained from the appropriate town or village, or the City of Watertown. However, some zoning actions are referred by the local municipality to the County Planning Board for a recommendation. Requests for access onto a County highway should be referred to the County Highway Department.
While the primary contact should be the local municipality, the Department of Planning has copies of most zoning laws and maps for review.
You can find information on Civil Service jobs with Jefferson County and others by clicking HERE
If you have a question about any outstanding property taxes you should contact the Jefferson County Treasurer at 315-785-3055. You may also contact the Tax Enforcement Office at 315-785-5116 with questions about Tax Installment Agreements or Foreclosures.
A list of Assessors is available by clicking HERE
Online assessment information is available to the public by clicking HERE
A publication on how to challenge your assessment" is available HERE
