Bill > A05587

This bill provides a 10% tax exemption on real property owned by members of volunteer fire companies, fire departments, or volunteer ambulance services who reside in counties with a population between 250,000 and 500,000 persons, excluding counties with a population of 1 million or more. To qualify, the applicant must be an enrolled member for at least 5 years, reside in the city/town/village served by the company/department/service, and use the property as their primary residence. Applicants with over 20 years of active service can receive the exemption for life, subject to the local government's approval. This exemption will not diminish any existing benefits received by volunteer firefighters or ambulance workers.