NY S04567

Requires entities administering the tax abatement program to implement outreach initiatives using mailings, advertisements, social media, community outreach, and partnerships to identify and inform eligible seniors and persons with disabilities not yet participating in the program.

Mandates municipalities adopt programs allowing applicants and participants to check the status of their tax abatement applications or forms, with accessible options for non-English speakers and individuals with visual, hearing, speech, or cognitive impairments.

Establishes 10-day deadline for acknowledging receipt of application, renewal, or adjustment forms with the date received.

Requires approval, denial, or request for additional information within 30 days of receiving an application or renewal application, with 15 additional days to decide after requested information is received.

Mandates 30-day deadline to act on forms other than applications or renewals, and 10-day deadline to send written notification of decisions that includes the action taken, date, and available recourse options.