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Relates to real property tax exemptions for volunteer firefighters and volunteer ambulance workers in certain counties
In Assembly Committee · Real Property Taxation · Sponsor Robert Sweeney
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BILL NUMBER:S8475
Title of bill
An act to amend the real property tax law, in relation to real property tax exemptions for volunteer firefighters and volunteer ambulance workers in certain counties
Purpose
This bill eliminates the annual renewal requirement of volunteer firefighters and volunteer ambulance workers.
Summary of provisions
Section one amends subdivision 4 of section 466-c of the Real Property Tax Law by specifying that once a property tax exemption has been granted, no renewal application shall be necessary, provided the property continues to be the primary residence of the applicant, and continues to otherwise qualify, and the authority having jurisdiction for the incorporated volunteer fire company or fire department, or incorporated voluntary ambulance service continues to certify the applicant as an enrolled member.
Existing law
Currently, once active volunteer firefighters and volunteer ambulance workers have accrued a minimum of five years of service, they are required to file an application with the town tax assessor by March 31st annually in order to be eligible to receive the tax credit in the following year.
Justification
Once a volunteer firefighter or volunteer ambulance worker has qualified for the real property tax exemption provided for under section 466-c of the RPTL, this bill will ensure they will continue to receive the tax exemption yearly without the need to file an annual application.
Legislative history
New bill.
Fiscal implications
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Local fiscal implications
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Effective date
This bill takes effect immediately.
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