Collected and spent
In 2022, Rockland County spent about $695.2M. This is a Census of Governments estimate across all of its funds.
Spent
$695.2M
Fiscal year 2022 · Census of Governments estimate, all funds · spending
Where the money comes from
One tax.
Property tax
$0.2311 per $100 of value
Source · Town of Clarkstown (Town Clerk/Receiver of Taxes, collects the county tax); NYS ORPTS equalization rate, Rockland County. Read on October 11, 2026.
Details
Rockland County (NY) 2024 county tax on Town of Clarkstown parcels. Town of Clarkstown Town & County 2024 tax bill (fiscal year 1/1/2024-12/31/2024, warrant 12/27/2023; Tax Bills Online), COUNTY TAX levy $128,154,000, rate 9.521833 per $1,000 assessed (same rate homestead and non-homestead). Uniform % printed on the bill 24.27 = NYS 2023 equalization rate for Clarkstown (ORPTS, rate year 2023): the 2024 county tax is on the 2023-rate basis (roll of year N-1). Derived: 9.521833 x 24.27% = 2.311 mills on market value. County-levied solid-waste unit charges (not ad valorem) excludedWhere it goes
Eleven service lines.
Health and human services
$178.9M
Other
$177.1M
Higher education
$73.3M
Public works
$70.2M
Corrections
$47.9M
Debt service · past obligation
$42.1M
Police
$40.5M
General government
$35.6M
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Courts
$23.5M
Fire
$4.4M
Parks and recreation
$1.7M
Bars in both tables share one scale. Hatched lines pay for past obligations, not current services.
Source · 2022 Census of Governments - Estimated service split source. Read on October 20, 2026.
Who decides
The Legislature makes county policy and spends county money. It can set taxes and pass the budget. It also makes local laws. 17 Legislators. Each one is elected by a district.
Ed Day
County Executive
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Douglas J. Jobson
Legislator, District 1
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Paul C. Cleary
Legislator, District 2
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Jay Hood Jr.
Legislator, District 3
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Itamar Yeger
Legislator, District 4
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Lon M. Hofstein
Legislator, District 5
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Alden H. Wolfe
Legislator, District 6
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Philip Soskin
Legislator, District 7
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Toney L. Earl
Legislator, District 8
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Raymond W. Sheridan, III
Legislator, District 9
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Beth J. Davidson
Legislator, District 10
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Will J. Kennelly
Legislator, District 11
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Jesse M. Malowitz
Legislator, District 12
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Moshe Hopstein
Legislator, District 13
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Aney Paul
Legislator, District 14
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Joel Friedman
Legislator, District 15
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Thomas F. Diviny
Legislator, District 16
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Dana G. Stilley
Legislator, District 17
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Source · Rockland County, Rockland County Charter, section 2.01(b). Read on October 10, 2026.
Details
Rockland County Charter, section 2.01(b) (County Legislature; powers and duties), on eCode360 (read 2026-10-10)When decisions happen
The budget must pass by December 7. If it does not, the Executive's plan is used.
Each yearThe county budget year is January 1 to December 31.
Next electionLegislators serve 4-year terms.
Terms start on January 1 after the election.
How to reach it
County Legislature: (845) 638-5100
Phone
legclerk@co.rockland.ny.us
Email
11 New Hempstead Rd, New City, NY 10956
Mailing address
Source · Rockland County, Rockland County Charter, sections 4.01. Read on October 10, 2026.
Details
Rockland County Charter, sections 4.01 (Fiscal year) and 4.08 (Adoption of county budget), on eCode360 (read 2026-10-10)Also on this tax bill
A Rockland County address pays these governments too. Which cities and school districts apply depends on the address.
On every bill in Rockland County
On some bills, depending on the address
Cities: 31. Find yours by address.
School districts: 8
Haverstraw-Stony Point Central School District (North Rockland)Not in Who Taxes Me yet
Suffern Central School DistrictNot in Who Taxes Me yet
East Ramapo Central School District (Spring Valley)Not in Who Taxes Me yet
Clarkstown Central School DistrictNot in Who Taxes Me yet
South Orangetown Central School DistrictNot in Who Taxes Me yet
Nyack Union Free School DistrictNot in Who Taxes Me yet
Pearl River Union Free School DistrictNot in Who Taxes Me yet
Nanuet Union Free School DistrictNot in Who Taxes Me yet
Sources
Spent
2022 Census of Governments - Estimated service split source. Read on October 20, 2026.
Taxes
Town of Clarkstown (Town Clerk/Receiver of Taxes, collects the county tax); NYS ORPTS equalization rate, Rockland County. Read on October 11, 2026.
Details
Rockland County (NY) 2024 county tax on Town of Clarkstown parcels. Town of Clarkstown Town & County 2024 tax bill (fiscal year 1/1/2024-12/31/2024, warrant 12/27/2023; Tax Bills Online), COUNTY TAX levy $128,154,000, rate 9.521833 per $1,000 assessed (same rate homestead and non-homestead). Uniform % printed on the bill 24.27 = NYS 2023 equalization rate for Clarkstown (ORPTS, rate year 2023): the 2024 county tax is on the 2023-rate basis (roll of year N-1). Derived: 9.521833 x 24.27% = 2.311 mills on market value. County-levied solid-waste unit charges (not ad valorem) excludedWho decides
Rockland County, Rockland County Charter, section 2.01(b). Read on October 10, 2026.
Details
Rockland County Charter, section 2.01(b) (County Legislature; powers and duties), on eCode360 (read 2026-10-10)When decisions happen
Rockland County, Rockland County Charter, sections 4.01. Read on October 10, 2026.
Details
Rockland County Charter, sections 4.01 (Fiscal year) and 4.08 (Adoption of county budget), on eCode360 (read 2026-10-10)How to reach it
Rockland County, Rockland County Legislature contact page. Read on October 10, 2026.
Details
Rockland County Legislature contact page (read 2026-10-10)What it does
2022 Census of Governments - Estimated service split source. Read on October 13, 2026.
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