Westchester County Board of Health

The Westchester County Board of Health is the governing policy body of the Westchester County Department of Health that operates under the provisions of the Public Health Law of the State of New York and the Westchester County Charter. Local boards of health determine the powers and duties of the local health officer and ensure that the public within their jurisdiction (health district), abides by the state sanitary code. A local board of health may also adopt orders and regulations, not inconsistent with the provisions of the sanitary code, as it may deem necessary within its jurisdiction.

Review the Department of Health's table of organization.

Westchester County Board of Health
The 13 members of the Board of Health are nominated and appointed by theWestchester County Board of Legislators. The board includes one representative from each of the six cities – New Rochelle, Mount Vernon, Peekskill, Rye, White Plains and Yonkers ; three physician members, three at-large members and one county legislator.  Members serve 6-year unpaid terms, but the term of the Board of Legislators member does not expire.
Board of Health Members

Board of Health Mission Statement
The Westchester County Board of Health is committed to safeguarding, improving and promoting the health, well-being and quality of life of the people of Westchester.

We identify and take steps to control health risks that arise from human behavior, communicable disease and environmental hazards.

Through the use of population-based data, research, surveillance, assessment and education, we seek sustainable improvement in health outcomes and, in that pursuit, are responsible to maintain and enforce the Sanitary Code and other state and local laws.

To be successful, we must be proactive and innovative, welcome diverse thought and expertise, promote education, exhibit leadership and retain independence, while working in collaboration with the wider Westchester community.

Board of Health Timeline
View a timeline of regulations, sanitary code amendments that were established by the BOH members through the years, starting in 1930


Board of Health Monthly Meetings for all of 2024

  • The Westchester County Board of Health will meet on Thursday, September 19, 2024 at 8:30 a.m.  Members of the public who wish to attend the meeting may do so in person at  the Health Department offices at 10 County Center Road, 2nd Floor, White Plains, or through live stream via https://meetings.westchestergov.com.

  • The Westchester County Board of Health will meet on Thursday, October 17, 2024 at 8:30 a.m.  Members of the public who wish to attend the meeting may do so in person at  the Health Department offices at 10 County Center Road, 2nd Floor, White Plains, or through live stream via https://meetings.westchestergov.com.

  • The Westchester County Board of Health will meet on Thursday, November 21, 2024 at 8:30 a.m.  Members of the public who wish to attend the meeting may do so in person at  the Health Department offices at 10 County Center Road, 2nd Floor, White Plains, or through live stream via https://meetings.westchestergov.com.

  • The Westchester County Board of Health will meet on Thursday, December 19, 2024 at 8:30 a.m.  Members of the public who wish to attend the meeting may do so in person at  the Health Department offices at 10 County Center Road, 2nd Floor, White Plains, or through live stream via https://meetings.westchestergov.com.


The Westchester County Board of Health meets on the third Thursday of each month at 8:30 a.m., except for August, when it is not in session. The Board reviews and votes on proposed fines and penalties in connection with violations of the Sanitary Code. The Board also may hold public hearings on proposed amendments to the Sanitary Code and advise the Department on public health issues.