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Increases the real property tax exemption for volunteer firefighters and ambulance workers and decreases the vesting period for such exemption in certain counties
In Assembly Committee · Real Property Taxation · Sponsor James Bacalles
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Title of bill
An act to amend the real property tax law, in relation to the real property tax exemption for volunteer firefighters and volunteer ambulance workers in certain counties
Purpose
To enhance the incentive provided to serve as a volunteer firefighter or ambulance worker in Steuben county.
Summary of provisions
The bill amends subdivision 1 of Section 466-a of the real property tax law to increase the current maximum level of real property tax exemption which the Steuben County legislature is authorized to afford to enrolled members of a volunteer fire company, fire department, or incorporated voluntary ambulance service from $3,000 to $5,000. Paragraph 9(d) of subdivision 2 of section 466-a of the real property tax law is amended to lower the number of years of service required for a volunteer to be able to apply for the exemption from 5 years to 2 years
Justification
Steuben is currently facing a shortage of volunteer firefighters and ambulance workers, The Steuben County Legislature has passed a resolution petitioning the Legislature to introduce state legislation to provide for a $2,000 increase in the maximum amount of real property tax exemption available to county residents who provide these services and has requested the shortening of the time required performing these services prior to receiving the tax exemption. The County has requested that this benefit be made more easily available so that more volunteers will serve these vital county needs.
Legislative history
2007: S.4798 - Passed Senate/A.7656 - Real Property Taxation Committee 2008: S.4798 - Local Government Committee/A.7656 - Held for Consideration in Real Property Taxation Committee
Fiscal implications
None.
Local fiscal implications
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Effective date
Immediately, and applicable to assessment rolls prepared on subsequent taxable status dates.
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