Budget & Taxes (Property Tax)

passed · New York · Senate Jun 4, 2026

S 9287: Establishes a real property tax exemption for certain property owners who reside full-time on such property in certain counties

Establishes a real property tax exemption for certain property owners who reside full-time on such property in certain counties; requires that such owners occupy such property as their primary residence and are enrolled in or eligible for the STAR exemption or credit or that such owners rent to a tenant for a term of at least twelve months and such tenant occupies such property as their primary residence.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates property tax exemption for qualifying residents, providing tax relief to eligible homeowners, aligning with support indicators for middle-income tax relief.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax Tax Incentives

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 21, 2026

A 9615: Includes special districts in veterans' real property tax exemptions

Includes special districts in veterans' real property tax exemptions provided that such special district exemption is adopted by the local governing body.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill extends real property tax exemption to veterans in special districts, providing tax relief through reduced tax burden for veterans.90% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill extends real property tax exemptions to veterans by including special districts, directly expanding access to financial benefits for veterans.95% confidence

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 8653: Creates a vacant property classification

Creates a vacant property classification for vacant and blighted properties; allows for cities with a population of one million or more to levy an additional real property tax on vacant and blighted properties with funds raised from such taxes being used to address homelessness.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates new property tax on vacant properties to fund homelessness programs, directly advancing public service funding through targeted taxation.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingLevies tax on vacant/blighted properties to fund homelessness initiatives, directly addressing housing needs.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax Historic Preservation Homelessness Property Taxes

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 8704: Includes all lands in Ulster county as being subject to taxation

This bill changes property tax rules for lands in Ulster County managed by the Palisades Interstate Park. It adds Ulster County to a list of areas where park lands acquired for public use (but excluding state improvements) must now be subject to all property taxes. Previously, Ulster County lands were excluded from this requirement, while Rockland, Sullivan, and Orange counties were included. The change applies directly to tax assessments on these specific park lands within Ulster County. The bill amends a section of the real property tax law to reflect this update.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAdds Ulster County lands to taxable park lands, closing a tax exemption loophole for public-use properties.90% confidence

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 20, 2026

A 9448: Relates to a real property tax exemption for veterans with a one hundred percent service connected disability

This bill creates a new property tax exemption for veterans who are 100% disabled due to military service. It directly affects veterans with an honorable discharge, a VA-rated 100% service-connected disability, and who either receive VA benefits or use those benefits for housing modifications. The exemption applies to their primary residence, removing property taxes and related charges, while ensuring the exemption doesn't reduce tax assessments below zero. It does not replace existing veteran tax exemptions but adds this new benefit.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates property tax exemption for veterans, providing direct tax relief under taxation policy without reducing assessments below zero.90% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingProvides property tax exemption for veterans' primary residence, reducing housing costs for a specific vulnerable group, aligning with affordable housing goals.85% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransCreates property tax exemption for 100% disabled veterans' primary residence, reducing financial burden and directly expanding benefits for eligible veterans.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax Tax Incentives Property Taxes Veteran Healthcare Veteran Housing

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 30, 2026

A 10062: Authorizes Farmingdale First Baptist Church, Inc. to receive retroactive real property tax exempt status

Authorizes Farmingdale First Baptist Church, Inc. to receive retroactive real property tax exempt status with respect to the 2023, 2024, and 2025 assessment rolls.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill grants tax exemption to a church, providing tax relief which directly affects state tax revenue and fiscal management.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax

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passed · New York · Senate May 28, 2026

S 8962: Authorizes the assessor of the town of Hempstead to accept an application for a real property tax exemption from the Telugu Literary and Cultural Association

Authorizes the assessor of the county of Nassau to accept an application for a real property tax exemption from the Telugu Literary and Cultural Association for the property located at 1 North Village Green, hamlet of Levittown, town of Hempstead, county of Nassau.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAuthorizes tax exemption for cultural association, providing targeted tax relief aligning with fiscal policy supporting non-profits.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax Tax Incentives

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signed · New York · Senate Mar 27, 2026

S 8790: Establishes the combat zone service exemption

Authorizes municipalities to offer a real property tax exemption for combat zone service members who at any time during the taxable year performed active duty in the armed forces in a combat zone; defines terms; makes related provisions.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill creates real property tax exemption for combat zone service members, providing targeted tax relief that aligns with supporting tax policy for specific groups.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransProvides tax exemption for combat veterans, directly expanding benefits and recognizing service through municipal property tax relief.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax Tax Incentives Veteran Housing

in committee · New York · Senate Mar 3, 2026

S 8958: Exempts certain disabled veterans from real property taxation

This bill would provide a full real property tax exemption for the primary residence of disabled veterans who meet specific criteria. To qualify, veterans must have been discharged under honorable conditions, have a qualifying disability or LGBT status recognized under veterans' services law, and be rated as permanently and totally disabled by the Department of Veterans Affairs. The exemption also applies to veterans who are individually unemployable due to their disability and have received government pecuniary assistance for housing modifications. The law ensures the property's taxable value cannot go below zero and does not affect any existing tax exemptions veterans may already receive.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAuthorizes property tax exemptions for disabled veterans, providing targeted tax relief aligning with support indicators for lower-income tax relief.92% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransExempts disabled veterans rated by VA from property taxes, providing direct financial relief and expanding tax benefits for veterans.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax Tax Incentives Veteran Education Veteran Housing

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 8726: Requires applications for property tax exemptions by nonprofit organizations be filed at the time of purchase of a property

Requires applications for property tax exemptions by nonprofit organizations be filed at the time of purchase of a property; provides that the attorney or agent responsible for filing such application shall be fined twenty-five percent of the property's assessed taxes if such application is not timely filed.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesEnforces timely filing of nonprofit tax exemptions, preventing revenue loss and promoting fiscal responsibility by ensuring proper tax collection.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax Sales Tax Tax Incentives

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