Apply for Dog License
License your dog in the town so they can be identified easily.
Birth and Death
When a person passes away or is born, get certificates or file.
BUILDING PERMIT
Get approved for changes to your property.
HANDICAP PARKING
Apply for Handicap parking access throughout the Town.
Hunting and Fishing
Get licenses for hunting and fishing and other resources.
Marriage License
Start the process of getting your marriage license.
Pay Your Taxes
Make a tax payment or lookup past years taxes.
Town Board
All board related resources for lookup and preparation.
WELCOME TO THE TOWN OF HOMER
Welcome to the official Town of Homer website. On this page you’ll find all of our day-to-day services and contact information.
The Town of Homer is located in Central New York approximately 30 minutes from the City of Syracuse, and is the third-largest municipality in Cortland County (2010 U.S. Census population, 6405) with respect to population.
It contains the Village of Homer, which is an historic community that was first settled in 1791 along and near the banks of the Tioughnioga River. One block west of the River is Main Street in the Village, along which remains a relatively unspoiled 19th century downtown with a Village Green surrounded by churches, houses and the elementary school.
PLEASE SEE NOTICE FROM DEC BELOW:
PLEASE CONTACT THE CORTLAND DEC OFFICE FOR ALL BONUS TAGS TO AVOID PRINT FEES
PUBLICE NOTICES
NOTICE:
LEGAL NOTICE
TOWN OF HOMER
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Town Board of the Town of Homer will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, November 10, 2026, beginning at 6:30 p.m. at the Homer Town Hall, 31 North Main Street, Homer, New York, to consider the following local law:
- Local Law No. 3 of 2026 – A local law to enact a temporary moratorium on the review and approval of applications for major solar energy systems and battery storage systems within the Town of Homer.
At the time and place of said hearing, all interested persons will be heard in favor of or against the proposed local law or any part thereof. Comments may also be submitted in writing in advance of the public hearing by submission to the Town Clerk. A copy of the proposed local law is available for inspection at the Office of the Town Clerk, 31 North Main Street, Homer, New York, during regular business hours.
By Order of the Town Board
Town of Homer, New York
Brooke L. Poli, Town Clerk
REMINDER
The November Town Board Meeting will be held on Tuesday, November 10th, 2026 at 6:30pm in the lower level conference room of the Town Hall. 31 North Main Street, Homer NY.
TOWN CALENDAR
LATEST TOWN UPDATES
Supervisor Update
The Town of Homer is looking ahead to 2027 with a focus on responsible budgeting, controlling costs and maintaining essential services without raising taxes. This October 2026 Supervisor’s Report highlights the proposed town budget, road maintenance and winter preparations, shared service discussions, updated solar regulations and road safety improvements. The report also covers the completion of the 2025 Supervisor’s audit and upcoming public meetings where residents can learn more and share their input.
Please see the full report of the Supervisor’s October Newsletter in the tab above.
Town of Homer New York
HUNTERS: Please see upcoming changes to the NYS DEC Regulations 2026-27 Season.
EMPLOYMENT POSITIONS
All employment positions for the Town of Homer will be listed below.
HOURS
Monday: 8:30AM–4PM
Tuesday: 8:30AM–4PM
Wednesday: 8:30AM–4PM
Thursday: 8:30AM–4PM
Friday: 8:30AM–1PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
SERVICES
OFFICIAL CONTACTS
Assessor's Office: 607-749-3153
Clerk's Office: 607-749-4581
Code Department: 607-745-0004
Highway Department: 607-749-2401
Homer Justice: 607-749-6459
The Town of Homer makes it a priority that your experience and service is as easy as possible. Please contact us anytime for further assistance.
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