Bill > A00775

This bill establishes a tax exemption for buildings that are constructed or improved using bird-friendly design standards, specifically targeting cities with populations of one million or more. The bill defines bird-friendly design as including materials with low bird collision risks, specific glass installations that reduce bird hazards, and design elements that prevent birds from flying into windows. Improvements must be initiated after January 1, 2025, and cost more than $10,000 to qualify. The tax exemption provides a 100% property tax reduction for the first six years, then gradually decreases over the next four years (80%, 60%, 40%, and 20% respectively). To receive the exemption, property owners must obtain certification from an accredited professional and file documentation with the local assessor's office. The municipal corporation must also pass a local law or resolution to implement the exemption. The goal of this legislation is to incentivize building designs that reduce bird collisions and protect avian wildlife in urban environments, while providing a financial benefit to property owners who adopt these bird-friendly construction standards.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A775