Community Resources
A warm, plain-language hub for everyday needs in White Plains. Fast links first, with guidance on what to do next. We link you to the official place when it matters.
Find what you need
Search this page for tickets, library, housing, trash, permits, and more.
Top tasks
Most-used resident actions
Pay a parking ticket
Pay online using the city’s ticket portal (external).
Pay for parking by phone
Use ParkWhitePlains to pay meters by mobile (external).
Pay taxes / water & sewer
Access MUNIS self-service payments (external).
White Plains Public Library
Hours, events, digital services, and getting a library card.
Trash & recycling info
Find sanitation schedules and guidelines on the official city site (external).
Report an issue
Tell us what’s missing or broken (and we’ll point you to the right place).
Browse by category
Clear categories, not an org chart
Library & Learning
Books, events, meeting rooms, and learning resources.
White Plains Public Library (main site)
Hours, location, services, and announcements.
Library events calendar
Story times, author talks, classes, and community events.
Get a library card
How to sign up and what you’ll need.
Digital library (ebooks, audiobooks)
Browse digital resources and online services.
Housing & Home Help
Affordable housing starting points and resident help links.
Affordable housing (official city site)
Start on the city’s official website and follow housing resources (external).
Fair Housing / discrimination info
Know your rights and where to report housing discrimination (external).
Emergency help (local starting point)
If you’re in a tough spot, start here and we’ll help route you to the right resource.
Parking, Streets & Transportation
Tickets, meters, garages, permits, and getting around.
Pay a parking ticket
Pay online using the city’s ticket portal (external).
Pay parking meters by mobile
ParkWhitePlains mobile meter payments (external).
Parking rules & permits (official city site)
Resident permits, overnight rules, and parking info (external).
Traffic tickets (NY DMV – general info)
Guidance on tickets/points/insurance implications (external).
Metro-North schedules (Harlem Line)
Train schedules and service updates (external).
Trash, Recycling & Cleanup
Schedules, guidelines, and what to do with bulky items.
Sanitation info (official city site)
Trash/recycling details and updates (external).
Bulk pickup guidance (official city site)
How bulky items work and what’s accepted (external).
Household hazardous waste (Westchester – starting point)
Paint, chemicals, batteries, and special disposal (external).
Parks, Recreation & Community Events
Parks, programs, and things happening in the city.
Family, Youth & Schools
School links, youth programs, and family resources.
Help & Support
Food, seniors, benefits, and crisis resources.
Senior services (official city site)
Programs, resources, and guidance (external).
Food assistance (Feeding Westchester)
Find food pantries and resources (external).
Mental health crisis: 988 Lifeline
Call or text 988 for 24/7 support (external). If you’re in immediate danger, call 911.
Ask for help finding the right service
Send us what you’re trying to do and we’ll point you to the right link.
Safety & Preparedness
Emergency info and resident readiness resources.