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 allows the city of Albany to add unpaid housing, building, and fire code violation penalties, costs, and fines to its annual property tax levy. It applies only to properties where violations have been legally adjudicated, remain unpaid for one year, and total at least 5% of the property's tax value. The city must notify owners, offer redemption options before foreclosure, and provide tenant assistance programs for renters in affected properties. Crucially, it excludes owner-occupied primary residences and requires the city to develop tenant relocation support before tax foreclosure. The policy changes how Albany collects unpaid housing code debts, treating them like property taxes for collection purposes.
Authorizes the Cong Ahavas Yisrael, Inc. to receive retroactive real property tax exempt status for the 2026 assessment roll and all of the 2025-2026 school taxes.
Assesses a 100% tax on distributions from the federal anti-weaponization fund; provides that such tax shall not be reduced pursuant to any deduction, exemption or credit.
This bill grants Cortland County the exclusive authority to collect an additional one percent sales tax without it being overridden by state preemption laws. The legislation amends the state tax code to ensure this specific local tax rate is calculated separately from the maximum allowable tax rate set by the state. By explicitly stating that the tax is not subject to preemption, the measure protects Cortland's ability to raise revenue independently from other local governments. This change directly affects businesses and consumers in Cortland County by allowing the county to maintain its own tax rate even if the state adjusts broader tax policies.
This bill allows the nonprofit organization Hachaim Veshalom to apply for a retroactive real property tax exemption for its building at 125 Cedarhurst Avenue in Cedarhurst. If approved by the Nassau County Legislature, the county assessor would treat the application as if it were filed on time, potentially correcting the tax rolls for the 2023 tax year. Should the exemption be granted, the organization could receive a refund of any taxes already paid and have related fines or penalties canceled.
This bill allows low-income housing tax credits to be transferred multiple times between different owners or entities, rather than being limited to a single transfer. It directly affects taxpayers who own interests in low-income housing buildings and the entities that receive these tax credits. The key provision permits a transferee to pass the credit on to another person or entity, provided the transfer is properly documented and does not affect the project's eligibility for program benefits. The changes apply to tax credits allocated under the public housing law, regardless of whether the projects are under construction, completed, or in pre-development stages.
This bill creates the "New York State Good Guardianship Act," establishing a statewide initiative to expand access to not-for-profit guardianship services for New Yorkers over 18 who are legally determined to need a guardian due to incapacity under Mental Hygiene Law Article 81. It allocates state funding through a new dedicated fund to support qualified non-profit organizations that provide free or low-cost guardianship services - including financial management, healthcare coordination, and daily living assistance - replacing unscrupulous for-profit providers. The initiative will operate a public helpline for guidance, require data collection on service outcomes, and aim to reduce Medicaid costs by preventing avoidable hospitalizations and shelter stays. Participating organizations must be tax-exempt and experienced, with the program administered by a state-selected lead agency and subject to annual performance reporting.
This bill expands the definition of "period of war" for a veterans' property tax exemption to include recent military service. It adds specific conflicts: the Global War on Terrorism (starting September 11, 2001), and U.S. military operations in Somalia (1992-1994), Bosnia (1995-2004), and Kosovo (1999-1999) to the existing list. Veterans who served during these newly defined periods will now qualify for the tax exemption. The change directly affects veterans whose service falls within these added conflict dates. The bill amends existing law to clarify which military service periods count for the exemption.
Expands the FreshConnect program, which provides rebates for the purchase of local produce to certain people, to include local produce sold in supermarkets and grocery stores.
