Bill > A08922

This bill creates a tax exemption specifically for active auxiliary police officers in Nassau County, New York, offering them a reduction of up to 10% on their county real property taxes as a way to recognize and support their voluntary service to local law enforcement. The bill defines an "active auxiliary police officer" as a volunteer who is currently serving in good standing with a local law enforcement agency in Nassau County, and "primary residence" as the real property owned and occupied by the officer as their principal place of residence. To qualify for the exemption, officers must file an application with the Nassau County assessor, providing proof of active service, property ownership, and primary residency. The exemption will automatically terminate if the property is no longer the officer's primary residence, if the individual stops serving as an auxiliary police officer, or if the property is transferred to a new owner. Nassau County retains the authority to establish additional eligibility criteria and administrative guidelines for implementing the exemption. The tax exemption will take effect on the first day of January following the bill becoming law and will apply to taxable status dates on or after that date.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A8922