Bill > A06657

This bill authorizes the assessor of the town of Haverstraw in Rockland County to accept a late application for tax exemption from the Thiells-Roseville Fire District for specific properties located at 1 Angelus Drive and several West Ramapo Road addresses. The bill allows the fire district to apply for an exemption from school and real property taxes for the 2024-2025 assessment roll, even though the application is being submitted after the standard deadline. If the assessor determines that the fire district would have qualified for the exemption had it been filed on time, and the Haverstraw town governing board approves, the assessor can grant the tax exemption. Additionally, if the fire district has already paid taxes on these properties, the governing body may refund those taxes and cancel any remaining tax-related fines, penalties, or liens. The bill provides a specific exception to typical tax law procedures to accommodate this particular fire district's late application, and it takes effect immediately upon passage.

Budget and Finance, Government Affairs

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A6657