Repeals the provision of law that volunteer firefighters and ambulance workers who receive a real property tax exemption for service may not receive the income tax credit for such service.
Authorizes the county of Nassau assessor to accept an application for a real property tax exemption from Gurdwara Guru Tegh Bahadur Sahib, Inc. for all of the 2023 general taxes.
Requires out-of-state affordable housing owners to maintain an escrow account for the purpose of financing utility costs, property tax obligations, fire services, and regular maintenance costs for affordable housing rental units located in New York state.
Allows a real property tax exemption for dwelling units constructed for senior citizens or disabled persons receiving social security disability benefits.
This bill allows Godschild Outreach Ministries, a non-profit organization in Wyandanch, to receive a retroactive exemption from real property taxes for the 2023-2024 through 2025-2026 tax years. Under the legislation, the town assessor would review the organization's application as if it had been submitted on time, granting tax relief on specific parcels of land if the group qualifies under existing laws. If the exemption is approved, the town may refund any taxes, fines, or penalties previously paid and remove any outstanding tax liens associated with the property. The measure applies only to this specific organization and does not change the general rules for property tax exemptions in the town of Babylon.
This bill creates a real property tax exemption for the primary residences of surviving spouses of firefighters who died in the line of duty. It allows local governments and school districts to automatically exempt up to 50% of the assessed value of these homes from taxation, though they retain the option to reduce this percentage if they choose. The law defines eligible firefighters broadly to include paid members of various fire departments and extends the benefit to properties held in trust or by cooperative apartment corporations, while excluding certain types of housing. Additionally, the bill requires the state to develop and publish a list of documents that prove eligibility for this tax relief.
Extends provisions of law relating to providing local governments greater contract flexibility and cost savings by permitting certain shared purchasing among political subdivisions from June 30, 2026 until June 30, 2027.
Establishes a real property tax exemption of up to fifty percent of the assessed valuation of such real property for surviving spouses of state and county correction officers who died in the line of duty and such property constitutes the primary resident of such surviving spouse.
This bill establishes a property tax exemption for surviving spouses of firefighters killed in the line of duty. It allows local governments and school districts to exempt up to 50% of the assessed value of the surviving spouse's primary residence from real property taxes. The exemption applies specifically to firefighters who are members of the New York City Fire Department pension fund or the New York State Police and Fire Retirement System. Local legislative bodies retain the authority to reduce the percentage of exemption within their jurisdictions. The law takes effect on January 1st following its enactment.
Establishes a real property tax exemption of up to fifty percent of the assessed valuation of such real property for surviving spouses of state and county correction officers who died in the line of duty and such property constitutes the primary resident of such surviving spouse.