Establishes eligibility for a tax exemption on real property for enrolled members of ocean rescue squads in certain municipalities; repeals a section of law relating to the eligibility of enrolled members of Southampton Village Ocean Rescue for a tax exemption on real property.
Summary
Bill A02438 amends the real property tax law to establish eligibility criteria for a tax exemption on real property for enrolled members of ocean rescue squads in certain municipalities in New York. Specifically, it allows for a tax exemption of up to 10% of the assessed value of property owned by these members, provided that the local governing body adopts a law or resolution to implement this exemption. The bill also repeals a previous law regarding tax exemptions for members of the Southampton Village Ocean Rescue.
Impact
The bill impacts local tax laws by introducing a new exemption for enrolled members of ocean rescue squads, which may lead to reduced property tax revenues for municipalities that choose to adopt this exemption. It sets specific eligibility criteria, including residency requirements and service duration, which local governing bodies must enforce. This change aims to recognize the contributions of ocean rescue squad members while potentially affecting local budgets and tax structures.
Sentiment
The sentiment surrounding Bill A02438 appears to be favorable, as evidenced by unanimous support in committee votes, including a 9-0 vote in the Assembly Real Property Taxation Committee and a 33-0 vote in the Assembly Ways and Means Committee. This indicates strong bipartisan support for providing tax relief to ocean rescue squad members.
Contention
While the bill has garnered broad support, there may be contention regarding the financial implications for municipalities that adopt the exemption. Some local officials might express concerns about the potential loss of tax revenue and the administrative burden of implementing the new exemption criteria. However, specific points of contention were not highlighted in the available discussions or voting records.
Same As
Establishes eligibility for a tax exemption on real property for enrolled members of ocean rescue squads in certain municipalities; repeals a section of law relating to the eligibility of enrolled members of Southampton Village Ocean Rescue for a tax exemption on real property.
Establishes eligibility for a tax exemption on real property for enrolled members of ocean rescue squads in certain municipalities; repeals a section of law relating to the eligibility of enrolled members of Southampton Village Ocean Rescue for a tax exemption on real property.
Provides that enrolled members of Southampton Village Ocean Rescue shall be eligible for the tax exemption on real property authorized by section 466-c of the real property tax law.
Provides that enrolled members of Southampton Village Ocean Rescue shall be eligible for the tax exemption on real property authorized by section 466-c of the real property tax law.
Provides eligibility for a property tax exemption for enrolled members of a volunteer ocean rescue squad in certain municipalities upon the adoption of a local law, ordinance or resolution.
Provides eligibility for a property tax exemption for enrolled members of a volunteer ocean rescue squad in certain municipalities upon the adoption of a local law, ordinance or resolution.
Relates to the eligibility of enrolled members of the East Hampton Volunteer Ocean Rescue and Auxiliary Squad for the tax exemption on real property authorized by section 466-a of the real property tax law, as added by chapter 670 of the laws of 2022.
Relates to the eligibility of enrolled members of the East Hampton Volunteer Ocean Rescue and Auxiliary Squad for the tax exemption on real property authorized by section 466-c of the real property tax law, as added by chapter 670 of the laws of 2002.
Establishes a real property tax exemption for certain property owners who reside full-time on such property in certain counties; requires that such owners occupy such property as their primary residence and are enrolled in or eligible for the STAR exemption or that such owners rent to a tenant for a term of at least twelve months and such tenant occupies such property as their primary residence.
Establishes a real property tax exemption for certain property owners who reside full-time on such property in certain counties; requires that such owners occupy such property as their primary residence and are enrolled in or eligible for the STAR exemption or credit or that such owners rent to a tenant for a term of at least twelve months and such tenant occupies such property as their primary residence.