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NY S00489
Bill
Status
6/20/2012
Primary Sponsor
Joseph Robach
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AI Summary
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Provides a 10 percent real property tax exemption for enrolled members of incorporated volunteer fire companies, fire departments, or volunteer ambulance services in counties with a population between 734,000 and 736,000 inhabitants.
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Exemption is capped at $3,000 multiplied by the latest state equalization rate for the assessing unit and requires the local governing body to adopt a local law, ordinance, or resolution after a public hearing.
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Applicant must reside in the served city, town, or village; own the property as their primary residence used exclusively for residential purposes; and be certified as an enrolled member for at least five years.
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Members with 20 or more years of active service receive the exemption for life as long as their primary residence remains in the county, subject to local adoption of authorizing legislation.
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Applications must be filed with the assessor or designated municipal agency on or before the taxable status date; existing benefits under prior provisions are protected.
Legislative Description
Provides a real property tax exemption up to 10%, not in excess of $3000, at local option, for volunteer firefighters and members of volunteer ambulance companies; applies to counties of 734,000 to 736,000 inhabitants according to the latest decennial census.
Last Action
referred to real property taxation
6/20/2012