Bill > A08193

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, despite missing the standard filing deadline. Under section 420-a of the real property tax law, religious organizations can typically apply for property tax exemptions, but this church missed the original deadline for the 2023-2024 assessment rolls. The bill allows the assessor to review the application as if it had been submitted on time, and if the church meets all other qualifying criteria, the assessor can grant the exemption with approval from the Brookhaven town board. If the exemption is approved and the church has already paid taxes on the property, the governing body or tax department can refund those taxes, including any associated fines or penalties, or cancel any remaining unpaid taxes. The act would take effect immediately upon passage.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A8193