Bill > S07667

This bill authorizes the assessor of the town of Brookhaven to accept a late application for a real property tax exemption from Calvary Full Gospel Assembly of God Church for their property located at 777 Sipp Avenue in East Patchogue, specifically for the 2023-2024 assessment rolls. Normally, tax exemption applications must be filed by a specific date, but this bill provides a special exception that allows the church to submit an application after the standard deadline. If the assessor determines that the church would have qualified for the exemption had they filed on time, the assessor can grant the tax exemption with approval from the Brookhaven town board. Additionally, if the church has already paid taxes for the property, the local governing body or tax department may refund those taxes, including any associated fines or penalties, or cancel any remaining unpaid taxes. The bill takes effect immediately, providing retroactive relief for the church's property tax situation.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S7667