Bill > S03574

This bill amends the Real Property Tax Law to require a second notification for seniors who are eligible for a property tax exemption but have not yet submitted their application. Specifically, the bill mandates that the local assessing authority must send a second copy of the application and notice 30 days before the taxable status date if they have not yet received a completed application from a previously qualified senior. The original requirement remains that the first notification must be sent at least 60 days prior to the taxable status date. An important clarification is that failure to mail these notifications or a person's failure to receive them will not prevent the local government from levying, collecting, and enforcing property taxes. The bill also makes a minor grammatical change, replacing the singular "form" with the plural "forms" in the text. The legislation is designed to improve communication with seniors and increase the likelihood that they will successfully renew their property tax exemptions by providing a reminder notification.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S3574