Ulster
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Ulster

County

Territory

  • officials recorded 1
  • partly recorded 3
  • nothing recorded 34
GEOID
36111
OCD-ID
ocd-division/country:us/state:ny/county:ulster
POP
183,330 (2025)
CENTER
41.8881, -74.2586
SOURCE
census tiger

Government of Ulster

Bodies, seats, agencies and services that belong to Ulster itself. Jurisdictions inside it are listed separately below.

Organization 31

Departments

  • The Assigned Counsel Program, established by Article 18-B of NY County Law, provides high quality legal representation to individuals in Ulster County who are unable to afford counsel in various Criminal and Family Court matters where the Public Defender has a conflict.

  • The Budget Department prepares the County Executive's annual budget. We also monitor and analyze County revenues and expenditures throughout the year.

  • The County Attorney either directs or actively participates in claims/litigation; opinions and legal research; contracts, agreements, leases; juvenile prosecution in Family Court; and labor matters.

  • The Ulster County Department of Economic Development supports existing businesses to grow and succeed, attracts new businesses to Ulster County, encourages development of the County's innovation ecosystem and engages with local communities to develop shared strategies for sustainable and equitable economic growth.

  • The Emergency Services Department coordinates efforts to prevent, prepare for, and respond to disasters. The Department operates 911 and supports emergency service agencies within Ulster County.

  • The Department of Finance is responsible for the efficient and accurate accounting of all financial affairs of the County.

  • The Department of General Services manages all aspects of the procurement process, seeking to maximize the benefits that Ulster County citizens receive from the expenditure of public funds on goods and services.

  • The Ulster County Department of Health offers a wide range of services and programs to County residents designed to prevent illness and ensure their well-being.

  • The Human Rights Department helps residents understand and exercise their human rights under New York State Human Rights Law. We address discrimination complaints and work directly with residents seeking support.

  • Ulster County Information Services (UCIS) provides technical guidance, expertise, and support in procuring, managing, and securing the County's Information Technology and telecommunications infrastructure.

  • The Department of Mental Health serves residents with mental health challenges, developmental disabilities, and substance use struggles.

  • The Personnel Department manages hiring, employee benefits and labor relations. It administers Civil Service and Personnel functions for the County Government, Towns, Villages, School Districts, and special districts within Ulster County, New York (excluding the City of Kingston).

  • The Department of Planning develops and implements strategies and plans related to housing, land use, transportation, agriculture, and the environment.

  • The Probation Department provides opportunities for prosocial change and offers a wide range of effective community justice interventions through supervision, monitoring court orders, and utilizing community partnerships.

  • The Department of Public Works serves as an operational arm of County government in the construction, maintenance, and management of county infrastructure and facilities for their safe, economical, and efficient utilization by county personnel and the public.

  • The Department of Risk Management works to protect against losses by identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks that could impact operations, assets, and result in financial losses.

  • DSS provides many vital social welfare programs to individuals and families in Ulster County.

  • The Ulster County Department of the Environment coordinates environmental policy and resource planning within County government.

  • The Department of Tourism is responsible for promoting, developing, and managing tourism in Ulster County.

  • The Ulster County Department of Weights and Measures is responsible for assuring measurement accuracy in commerce throughout its region in accordance with Article 16 of the NYS Agriculture and Markets Law.

  • The Ulster County Office for the Aging assists and empowers older adults and their families to live as independently as possible, with dignity and purpose.

  • Connects residents with training and job opportunities. Works with local businesses to develop and recruit a skilled workforce.

  • Elected to a four-year term, the County Executive is responsible for the proper administration of all County affairs. The County Executive serves as chief budgetary officer of the County and supervises and directs every executive department of County government.

  • Under § C-57 of the Ulster County Charter, the Ulster County Comptroller is the Chief Audit Officer of the County. The Office audits every claim for payment, uses risk assessment to identify areas of internal control weakness, provides internal audit services, and provides data and information to the public and policymakers.

  • The District Attorney is an independently elected public official whose powers and duties are set forth in § 700 of the County Law, with sole responsibility for the prosecution of all crimes and offenses which occur within Ulster County.

  • The Ulster County Public Defender's Office delivers essential legal representation to individuals who cannot afford an attorney, ensuring fair treatment in both criminal and family court matters.

  • Ulster County Area Transit (UCAT) provides public transit via fixed-route bus services and Paratransit ADA services throughout the County.

  • The Ulster County Clerk's Office is responsible for the Recording & Filing Department, the Department of Motor Vehicles, and the Records Management Program. It acts as custodian of the records for Ulster County, including deeds, mortgages, judgments, liens, maps, civil and criminal actions, processes passport and notary applications, and maintains the County Archives.

  • It is the mission of the Ulster County Sheriff's Office to serve the public by enhancing our partnership with the community, and in so doing, protect life and property, prevent crime, solve problems and foster good will through courtesy and professionalism. The Office also maintains the county correctional facility.

  • The Ulster County Veteran Services Agency (UCVSA) provides support to County veterans and their families in obtaining medical, disability, pension and education benefits from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and the NYS Department of Veteran Affairs.

Services 28

  • Apply for a Certificate of Residence Department of Finance
  • Apply for a County Road Permit Department of Public Works (DPW)
  • Apply for ADA Paratransit Ulster County Area Transit (UCAT)
  • Apply for a Master Electrician's License Department of Public Works (DPW)
  • Apply for a Passport Ulster County Clerk's Office
  • Apply for a Pistol / Semi-Automatic Rifle License Ulster County Sheriff's Office
  • Apply for Childcare Assistance Department of Social Services (DSS)
  • Apply for Civil Service Exams and County Jobs Department of Personnel
  • Apply for HEAP (Home Energy Assistance Program) Department of Social Services (DSS)
  • Apply for SNAP Department of Social Services (DSS)
  • File a Consumer Complaint Office of the Ulster County District Attorney
  • File a Human Rights Complaint Department of Human Rights
  • File Occupancy Tax Returns Department of Finance
  • Food Service Permits Department of Health
  • Incarcerated Individuals Search/VINE Ulster County Sheriff's Office
  • Make a DMV Appointment Ulster County Clerk's Office
  • Pay Bail Online Ulster County Sheriff's Office
  • Pay Child Support Department of Social Services (DSS)
  • Pay Delinquent Property Taxes Department of Finance
  • Register to Vote Ulster County Board of Elections
  • Report a Hazardous Road Condition Department of Public Works (DPW)
  • Report an Animal Bite Department of Health
  • Report a Public Health Nuisance Department of Health
  • Reserve a Pavilion at Ulster Landing County Park Department of Public Works (DPW)
  • Search Land and Court Records Ulster County Clerk's Office
  • Sheriff's Office FOIL Request Ulster County Sheriff's Office
  • Ulster County Pool Complex Admission and Season Passes Department of Public Works (DPW)
  • Voter Info Lookup Ulster County Board of Elections

Within Ulster

Each of these governs itself. Counts are that jurisdiction's own records.

jurisdictions
38
agencies
26
bodies
9
officials
11
Name Agencies Bodies Officials
Kingston 8 1 11
New Paltz 3 4 0
Ellenville 11 3 0
Saugerties 4 1 0
Accord 0 0 0
Clintondale 0 0 0
Cragsmoor 0 0 0
East Kingston 0 0 0
Gardiner 0 0 0
Glasco 0 0 0
High Falls 0 0 0
Highland 0 0 0
Hillside 0 0 0
Hurley 0 0 0
Kerhonkson 0 0 0
Lake Katrine 0 0 0
Lincoln Park 0 0 0
Malden-on-Hudson 0 0 0
Marlboro 0 0 0
Milton 0 0 0
Napanoch 0 0 0
Phoenicia 0 0 0
Pine Hill 0 0 0
Plattekill 0 0 0
Port Ewen 0 0 0
Rifton 0 0 0
Rosendale 0 0 0
Ruby 0 0 0
Saugerties South 0 0 0
Shokan 0 0 0
Stone Ridge 0 0 0
Tillson 0 0 0
Walker Valley 0 0 0
Wallkill 0 0 0
Watchtower 0 0 0
West Hurley 0 0 0
Woodstock 0 0 0
Zena 0 0 0