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Wappingers board extends eligibility for partial property tax exemption under §4‑59‑c
Summary
The board unanimously adopted a resolution extending income eligibility limits for the partial property tax exemption under section 4‑59‑c of the Real Property Tax Law and urged outreach so eligible residents know about the benefit.
The Wappingers Central School District Board of Education voted unanimously to extend existing income eligibility limits for the partial property tax exemption authorized under section 4‑59‑c of the New York Real Property Tax Law.
Speaker 10 read the resolution into the record, noting the state governor recently signed legislation increasing income eligibility limits and that the board is extending the same income eligibility thresholds that applied in the 2025–26 school year "until ended by the Board of Education." The motion to adopt the resolution was made by Trustee Lumia and seconded by Trustee Kellen; the vote was unanimous.
Trustee Lumia urged the district to publicize the change so eligible residents can take advantage of the exemption. "I sincerely hope that people in those tax brackets actually know what the discounts are... I hope we advertise it," Trustee Lumia said.
The resolution references section 4‑59‑c of the Real Property Tax Law, which provides a partial exemption for residential property owned by qualified persons with disabilities; the board noted that it had previously adopted income eligibility limits on Dec. 5, 2022, and that the updated state law raises the income caps that determine eligibility.
The board did not specify outreach details or a timetable for public notice; Trustee Lumia’s comments asked staff to ensure awareness so eligible taxpayers can apply or claim the exemption.
