County staff circulates state exemption summary, suggests November for local action

Aug 13, 2026

County staff circulated a PDF summarizing recent state exemption changes and recommended any local changes—such as raising the senior exemption threshold—be enacted by November so assessors and taxpayers can apply; Department of Law involvement was advised for drafting.

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Chris, a county staff member, said he circulated an exemption summary that details new or amended exemptions across New York State and suggested November as a target to enact any local changes so assessors and taxpayers can apply in a timely manner. He recommended involving the Department of Law to draft any local law necessary to expand or amend exemptions.

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