What's happening
This bill allows Albany's assessor to accept a late property tax exemption application from Congregation Ohav Shalom for certain parcels.
Why it matters
Supports a local religious institution. By authorizing acceptance of a late exemption application, the bill directly benefits Congregation Ohav Shalom, potentially freeing up resources for its religious and community activities rather than tax payments.
Applies to multiple properties. The exemption could cover a range of parcels used by the congregation, which may involve not just worship space but also educational, administrative, or community-serving properties.
Sets a precedent for late applications. Granting this exemption even after the deadline could encourage other nonprofits to request similar relief, potentially impacting local tax collection processes and fairness concerns.
Refund and financial relief. If the exemption is granted, the city may refund already-paid taxes and cancel outstanding tax liabilities, directly impacting both the congregation’s finances and city revenue for the 2018 tax year.
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Albany Synagogue Tax Exemption
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History
- Substituted by S5400
- Ordered to third reading rules cal.177
- Rules report cal.177
- Reported
- Reported referred to rules
- Reported referred to ways and means
- Referred to real property taxation
Companion bill
The same bill in the other chamber. A bill becomes law when one version passes both houses and the governor signs it, so either number can carry it.
Tax Exemption for Albany Synagogue
Signed by Governor · Sponsor Neil D. Breslin
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STATE OF NEW YORK
7570
2019-2020 Regular Sessions
IN ASSEMBLY
May 9, 2019
Introduced by M. of A. FAHY -- read once and referred to the Committee on Real Property Taxation
AN ACT authorizing the assessor of the city of Albany to accept from Congregation Ohav Shalom an application for exemption from real property taxes pursuant to section 420-a of the real property tax law
The People of the State of New York, represented in Senate and Assembly, do enact as follows:
Section 1. Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the contrary, the assessor of the city of Albany is hereby authorized to accept from Congregation Ohav Shalom an application for exemption from real property taxes pursuant to section 420-a of the real property tax law for the 2018 assessment rolls for the parcel located in the city of Albany at 130 Buckingham Drive, otherwise known as Albany county tax map section 64.62, block 4, lot 60; 115 Krumkill Road, otherwise known as Albany county tax map section 64.69, block 3, lot 8; 135 Krumkill Road, otherwise known as Albany county tax map section 64.69, block 4, lot 3; 139 Krumkill Road, otherwise known as Albany county tax map section 64.69, block 4, lot 4; 143 Krumkill Road, otherwise known as Albany county tax map section 64.69, block 4, lot 5; 145 Krumkill Road, otherwise known as Albany county tax map section 64.69, block 4, lot 6; 115 Krumkill Road, otherwise known as Albany county tax map section 64.62, block 1, lot 59; REAR 115 Krumkill Road, otherwise known as Albany county tax map section 64.69, block 3, lot 10; 3 Westbrook Street, otherwise known as Albany county tax map section 64.69, block 3, lot 5; 5 Westbrook Street, otherwise known as Albany county tax map section 64.69, block 3, lot 4; 7 Westbrook Street, otherwise known as Albany county tax map section 64.69, block 3, lot 3; 4 Westbrook Street, otherwise known as Albany county tax map section 64.69, block 4, lot 2.
If accepted, such application shall be reviewed as if it had been received on or before the taxable status dates established for such roll. If satisfied that such organization would otherwise be entitled to
EXPLANATION--Matter in italics (underscored) is new; matter in brackets
[ ] is old law to be omitted.
LBD11261-01-9
A. 7570 2
such exemption if such organization had filed an application for exemption by the appropriate taxable status date, the assessor, upon approval of the common council of the city of Albany, may grant exemption from all taxation and make appropriate corrections to the subject roll. If such exemption is granted and such organization therefore shall have paid any tax with respect to the subject roll, the governing body or tax department may, in its sole discretion, provide for the refund of those taxes paid and cancel any taxes, fines, penalties, interest or tax liens remaining unpaid.
§ 2. This act shall take effect immediately.
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