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NY A06011

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/10/2015

Primary Sponsor

Sandra Galef

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Origin

Assembly

2015-2016 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Allows nonprofit organizations to apply for tax exemptions on real property purchased after the taxable status date or tax levy, if the local municipality adopts a local law, ordinance, or resolution permitting such exemptions.

  • Requires nonprofits purchasing property after tax levy to file exemption applications with the assessor by a deadline set by the municipality, with the assessor determining if the property would have qualified for exemption on the original tax roll.

  • Permits nonprofits purchasing property after the taxable status date but before tax levy to file applications within 30 days of title transfer, with assessor determinations made within 30 days of receipt.

  • Grants pro rata tax exemption credits calculated by multiplying applicable tax rates by the exempt amount and the fraction of the fiscal year remaining after the property transfer, with municipalities including credits in their budgets and applying them to reduce taxes owed.

  • Establishes a 30-day notification process for assessors to inform applicants of exemption determinations and allows applicants to file complaints with the Board of Assessment Review within 20 days for administrative review of the exemption amount.

Legislative Description

Grants a real property tax exemption, at the option of the local taxing authority, to nonprofit organizations that purchase real property after the particular municipality's levy of taxes or taxable status date if the organization files an application for exemption with the assessor.

Last Action

held for consideration in ways and means

6/15/2016

Committee Referrals

Ways and Means2/9/2016
Real Property Taxation1/6/2016
Ways and Means4/28/2015
Real Property Taxation3/10/2015

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