Finance Payment Plan For Satisfaction of Environmental Control Board Debt

Eligibility
Individuals and business owners must owe $500 or more in Environmental Control Board (ECB) charges to qualify for an ECB payment plan. Individuals must either live or work in the five boroughs; businesses must operate in the five boroughs.

Requirements
Individuals requesting a payment plan for ECB charges must call Department of Finance Collections Division at 212-440-5463 to make an appointment for an interview with a representative. 

When you meet with the representative, you will be required to submit a Financial Statement.  You may also be asked to provide one or more of the following items to document your sources of income:

• Proof of employment (two recent pay stubs);
• Copies of the front and back of two cancelled salary checks paid to you by your employer;
• Photo ID (for example, a valid driver’s license);and/or
• Business certificate accompanied by federal income tax Form 1099 or Form 1040 with Schedule C.

You will also be required to make a down payment on the amount you owe. Individuals and business owners with an outstanding balance of $500 or less will be required to make a 50% down payment with the remaining balance paid within 45 days. For balances of $501 or more, a 50% down payment will be required and subsequent payment installments will be determined during the interview.

Contact Us

E-mail the Collections Division

Write to:
NYC Department of Finance
Installment Unit
59 Maiden Lane, 25th Floor
New York, NY 10038

See also Payment Plans (General), Property Tax Payment Plans.