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Council considers opting into expanded senior exemption under NY Real Property Tax Law §467; CDBG data-collection rules paused amid litigation
Syracuse Common Council (study session) · February 19, 2026
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Summary
Staff recommended Syracuse opt into a state expansion of the senior property-tax exemption under New York Real Property Tax Law §467. Officials also discussed new federal documentation requirements for CDBG-funded agencies subject to pending litigation and injunctions.
City staff presented a recommendation that the City of Syracuse opt into an expansion under Section 467 of the New York State Real Property Tax Law to broaden eligibility for the senior exemption. Staff said the change would apply prospectively to next year’s assessment roll and would expand partial exemptions…
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