Bill > A08334

This bill authorizes the assessor of the Town of Brookhaven in Suffolk County to accept a late tax exemption application from Ministerios Sion, Inc. for a specific property located at 168 Locust Drive in Mastic Beach. Normally, religious or nonprofit organizations must file for property tax exemptions by a specific deadline, but this bill allows the assessor to accept and review the application for the 2024 tax year as if it had been submitted on time. If the organization meets the requirements under section 420-a of the real property tax law, the assessor can, with the Brookhaven Town Board's approval, correct the tax roll to reflect the exemption. If Ministerios Sion, Inc. has already paid taxes on this property, the local governing body or tax department may choose to refund those taxes or cancel any remaining taxes, fines, penalties, liens, or interest. The bill would take effect immediately upon passage, providing a retroactive opportunity for the organization to secure a property tax exemption.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A8334