Important Notices

Effective Monday, December 13, 2021 masks are required for all indoor public locations that do not require proof of vaccination for entry.

New York State Governor Kathy Hochul

NYS Low Income Household Water Assistance Program

LIHWAP is a drinking water and wastewater emergency assistance program funded through new federal resources.  Benefits are based on the amount of unpaid water and wastewater bills owed by applicants.  This assistance is targeted at low income guidelines and will mirror HEAP guidelines.

LIHWAP benefits are based on the actual amount of drinking water and/or wastewater arrears, up to a maximum of $2500 per drinking water or wastewater provider, or $5000 if drinking water and wastewater services are conbined, per household.  Benefits are paid directly to the household's drinking water and/or wastewater vendor(s).

For more information, visit https://otda.ny.gov/LIHWAP 

COVID-19 Moratorium on Utility and Municipal Shutoffs - NYS moratorium on utility service shutoffs ended December 21, 2021.  NY is offering financial assistance and consumer protections for consumers to maintian their services and pay down arrears.

Collins, NY is the southernmost town in Erie County, Cattaraugus Creek being the southern boundary line. Collins was formed from Concord on the 16th of March, 1821; North Collins was taken off in November, 1852, leaving this town with its present area of about sixty-two square miles. It includes a large part of the Cattaraugus Indian Reservation, which extends north-westerly from Gowanda along Cattaraugus Creek.

Town of Collins Employment Application.pdf

• Town Codes from General Code