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Committee approves local law to allow county tax exemption on assessed value increases from accessory dwelling units
Summary
The Audit & Finance Committee approved a local law to create a county‑level real property tax exemption for the increase in assessed value when accessory dwelling units (ADUs) are added to existing residential properties; the exemption is limited to county taxes and uses the $200,000 cap allowed by state law.
The Audit & Finance Committee on June 26 approved a local law that would create a county real property tax exemption for the increase in assessed value when one or more accessory dwelling units (ADUs) are constructed on an existing residential property.
Majority counsel summarized the proposal, saying it would "create a real property tax exemption for the ... increase in assessed value of a parcel for a preexisting residential building where 1 or more accessory dwelling units have been added." The presenter emphasized that the exemption applies only to county taxes and does not change local zoning rules, which remain under municipal control.
A legislator asked why the exemption cap was set at $200,000. Staff responded that the $200,000 figure is the maximum allowed under state law for this type of county exemption.
The committee moved and approved the measure in committee; the record shows the motion was made by a legislator and seconded and the vote was recorded as unanimous.
