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Authorizes municipalities to create a real property tax exemption for the installation of dry fire hydrants
In Assembly Committee · Real Property Taxation · Sponsor David Townsend
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Title of bill
An act to amend the real property tax law, in relation to establishing a tax credit for the installation of dry fire hydrants
Purpose or general idea of bill
This bill would amend the real property tax law to provide a $100 tax exemption for the maintenance of a dry fire hydrant as defined by the state fire code.
Summary of specific provisions
This bill would add Section 468-a to the Real Property Tax Law to authorize a county, city, town, or village acting through its local legislative body to adopt and amend local laws to provide an exemption from taxation in the amount of $100 for dry fire hydrants that: meet the required specifications as determined by the state fire code; are annually inspected by the fire department of the locality in which such dry fire hydrant is located; are made available for use by local fire departments; and are located on property within the geographical area in which such dry fire hydrants are permitted.
For dry fire hydrants constructed and maintained pursuant to this section of law, the owner must submit an annual application to the assessor of the city, town, village or county. For dry fire hydrants installed prior to the effective date of this section of law, the annual application shall be made after the dry fire hydrant is inspected for conformance to the required specifications.
Justification
In rural areas of the State, firefighting can be impaired and/or hampered by the lack of water. This legislation creates a $100 real property tax exemption for dry fire hydrants meeting the required specifications established in the state fire code. The real property owner would be responsible for the cost of installation, maintenance and inspection of the dry fire hydrant that is made available to local fire departments.
The provision of such a real property tax exemption, at the authority of the local legislative body, is a small amount of compensation for a dry fire hydrant that can be used to fight fires in rural areas of the State. This law could potentially create a system of dry fire hydrants capable of saving lives and property when a fire strikes.
Prior legislative history
New bill.
Implications for state and local governments
Minimal impact to the local government.
Effective date
Immediately.
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