FORTIS TAX-FREE PORTFOLIOS, INC.
NEW YORK PORTFOLIO
Supplement dated October 4, 1996
To cover page of the Prospectus dated February 1, 1996
The New York Portfolio of Fortis Tax-Free Portfolios,
Inc. is currently subject to a proxy solicitation. If
the proposed transaction is approved by those Portfolio
shareholders holding shares on September 16, 1996, the
Portfolio will be merged into the newly formed Voyageur
New York Tax-Free Fund. Please call Fortis Shareholder
Services at 1-800-800-2638, extension 3012 if you have
any questions.
