Bill > A08335

This bill authorizes the Brookhaven town assessor to accept a late application for a real property tax exemption from St. Mary AME Zion Church for their property located at 537 Granny Road in Medford, covering the 2022-2023, 2023-2024, and 2024-2025 assessment rolls. Normally, such applications have a strict filing deadline, but this bill allows the church to submit their exemption request outside the standard timeframe. If the assessor determines that the church would have qualified for the exemption had they filed on time, the assessor can, with the town board's approval, grant the tax exemption retroactively. If the church has already paid taxes for these years, the town may refund those payments, including any associated fines or penalties. The bill provides a one-time exception to standard tax exemption procedures, allowing the church to potentially receive a tax break for these specific assessment years. The legislation would take effect immediately upon passage.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A8335