Budget & Taxes (Property Tax)

passed · New York · Assembly Jun 4, 2026

A 2631: Provides additional tax exemptions for two qualified veterans living in the same household

This bill expands property tax exemptions for veterans living together in the same household. It adds up to a 7.5% exemption (capped at $6,000) for non-combat veterans sharing a home, and up to a 5% exemption (capped at $4,000) for veterans who served in combat zones. Local governments must adopt these provisions through public hearings and local ordinances to implement the additional tax breaks. The changes directly affect qualifying veterans living with other veterans and require local jurisdictions to formally approve the exemptions.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides tax exemptions (reducing burden) for veterans, directly aligning with tax relief indicator for middle/lower income groups in Budget & Taxes.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransExpands property tax exemptions for veterans, adding financial benefits based on service type (combat/non-combat)90% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax Veteran Education Veteran Housing

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passed · New York · Senate May 29, 2026

S 1788: Extends eligibility for real property tax exemptions to certain veterans

This bill expands the eligibility for real property tax exemptions to include veterans who served in designated combat zones or combat theaters. To qualify, veterans must provide proof of service through specific military documents, such as discharge papers, campaign medals, or records of receiving hostile fire pay. If approved, the property tax exemption will cover up to ten percent of the assessed value of their home, capped at a maximum dollar amount determined by state rates. The legislation applies immediately upon enactment and directly affects residential property owners who are eligible veterans.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExtends real property tax exemptions to veterans, providing direct tax relief which aligns with supporting tax relief policies.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransExtends property tax exemption eligibility to veterans with submarine/classified service, expanding a financial benefit for specific veteran groups.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax Tax Incentives Veteran Education Veteran Housing

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 8401: Subjects certain state lands to real property taxation

Bill A 8401 proposes to subject certain state-owned lands to real property taxation specifically within Orange County. Currently, state lands acquired for reforestation purposes are exempt from county property taxes across the state. This bill would amend the real property tax law to remove that specific exemption for such lands located within Orange County. If enacted, it would allow Orange County to collect property taxes on these state reforestation lands for all purposes, including county purposes.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill closes tax loophole by removing exemption for state reforestation lands in Orange County, enabling county to collect property taxes. This increases local revenue, aligning with closing tax loopholes.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax

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in committee · New York · Senate May 14, 2026

S 8527: Relates to the clergy property tax exemption

Permits local governments to extend the existing clergy residential property tax exemption to include clergy residing in co-ops; clarifies that the clergy property tax exemption shall not affect eligibility for certain other tax abatements.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides tax exemption for clergy property, offering tax relief under tax policy95% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax Tax Incentives

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 7244: Relates to eligibility for a real property tax exemption for members of the reserve

Provides eligibility for a real property tax exemption for current or retired military reservists based on participation in formal training activities.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill provides real property tax exemption for military reservists, reducing tax burden - tax relief aligns with support indicators for fiscal relief.90% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransProvides tax exemption for reservists, a financial benefit enhancing veterans' support through reduced property tax burden.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax Tax Incentives National Guard & Reserve

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 696: Authorizes a real property tax exemption for certain eligible reservists

Authorizes a real property tax exemption for certain eligible reservists upon adoption of a local law, ordinance or resolution providing therefor; requires property of such eligible reservists to be the primary residence; requires such reservist must have retained active duty status for at least 90 consecutive days to claim such tax exemption.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides tax exemption for reservists, a form of tax relief directly impacting taxation policy within Budget & Taxes framework.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransProvides tax exemption for reservists meeting service criteria, directly enhancing financial benefits for veterans as a form of recognition and support.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax Tax Incentives National Guard & Reserve

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 903: Provides a rent increase exemption to persons with disabilities

This bill modifies property tax abatement rules to provide exemptions for households with a person with a disability. It sets specific income limits: $50,000 for general disability status, $29,000 for those receiving Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or medical assistance, and federal SSI income thresholds for others. Households exceeding these limits lose eligibility for tax abatements. Municipalities with existing qualifying policies can continue using them without new legislation. (Note: The bill addresses property tax abatements, not rent increases, as clarified in the text.)

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides tax relief for lower-income disability households via property tax abatement with income limits ($29k-$50k), aligning with tax relief indicators for middle/lower income.90% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingProvides tax abatement exemptions for disabled households, reducing housing costs and increasing affordability for a vulnerable group.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax Tax Incentives Property Taxes Renters Tags People with Disabilities

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 1575: Provides that certain real property tax exemptions shall only be granted where such property is actually used for certain enumerated purposes

Provides that real property tax exemptions granted to real property owned by corporations or associations organized or conducted exclusively for hospital or for purposes related to the moral or mental improvement of men, women, or children and used exclusively for carrying out such purposes shall only be granted if the property owner can prove by clear and convincing evidence that each acre is actually used for such purpose at least 120 days a year.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesRestricts tax exemptions by requiring proof of use, closing a potential loophole and increasing tax revenue from properties that fail to meet criteria.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax Tax Incentives

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 3115: Authorizes assessing units to provide a real property tax exemption for private airports

Allows cities and towns to pass a local law or resolution, subject to permissive referendum, to allow a real property tax exemption for privately-owned, public use airports; provides the percentage of exemption would be specified in the law or resolution; provides the exemption would be limited to improvements to the airport used for takeoff, landing, taxiing and open air parking of aircraft, air navigation or communications facilities and passenger terminals available to the public without charge.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesBill creates tax exemption for private airports, reducing local government tax revenue, aligning with weakening tax collection and fiscal management.85% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill provides tax exemption for airport infrastructure improvements, directly supporting aviation transportation infrastructure maintenance and public use airport development.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax Tax Incentives Airports

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 1878: Includes land used for processing or retail merchandising of agricultural products within the real property tax exemption for land used in agricultural production

Includes land used for processing or retail merchandising of agricultural products within the real property tax exemption for land used in agricultural production.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExpands real property tax exemption for agricultural processing/retail land, providing tax relief to businesses, aligning with tax policy support.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax Sales Tax Tax Incentives Tags Agriculture

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