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Provides that two owners of real property may qualify for the persons with disabilities and limited incomes exemption if at least one person is disabled
In Assembly Committee · Real Property Taxation · Sponsor Dennis H. Gabryszak
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Title of bill
An act to amend the real property tax law, in relation to the partial exemption from real property taxation to persons with disabilities and limited incomes
Purpose
To allow two unrelated persons, at least one of whom has a disability, to qualify for a partial exemption from real property taxation.
Summary of provisions
This bill amends paragraph (a) of subdivision 1 of Section 459-C of the Real Property Tax Law.
Justification
Under current law, in order to qualify for this exemption, a husband/wife or brother/sister are eligible for this tax relief. However, if a disabled individual owns a house with another relative or friend, that person would not be eligible for the exemption. An individual with a disability should not be precluded from qualifying for this tax relief, simply because both owners are not immediately related. All persons with disabilities, whose incomes are limited, should be allowed the same opportunities. This legislation would ensure a fair method to provide property tax relief to disabled individuals.
Legislative history
2008: S.6672; 2007, A.9100; 2005-06, A.844; 2003-04, A.1903; 2001-02, A.488; 1999-2000, A.3659-A; 1998, A.1088.
Fiscal implications
Minimal.
Effective date
This act shall take effect immediately and shall apply to assessment rolls prepared on the basis of taxable status dates occurring on or after such date.
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