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A 11268

Authorizes the village of New Hyde Park to file an application for exemption from real property taxes

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Ed Ra

Allows New Hyde Park to seek post-dating real property tax exemptions for specific parcels, with possible refunds or roll corrections if eligible.

REFERRED TO REAL PROPERTY TAXATION
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Bill Summary · A 11268

Summary of Bill A 11268 (2025-2026) – New York

Purpose

Authorizes the village of New Hyde Park to file an application for exemption from real property taxes for certain parcels within Nassau County. The bill provides a process for accepting and reviewing an exemption application after the taxable status date and offers potential tax refunds or cancellations if eligibility would have been met had the application been timely filed.

Key Provisions

  • Scope of exemption eligibility:
    The Nassau County assessor may accept an exemption application under Real Property Tax Law § 406 from the village of New Hyde Park for:

    • 2024-2025 assessment rolls for a portion of the 2024-2025 school taxes, and
    • All of the 2025 general taxes,
    • On parcels located in New Hyde Park identified as Nassau County parcel ID section 33, block 184, lots 222, 223, 227, 228, and 236.

  • Timing and deemed timely processing:
    If the village submits the application, it shall be reviewed as if received on or before the taxable status date established for the relevant assessment roll.

  • Eligibility determination and corrections:
    If the assessor finds that the organization would otherwise be entitled to the exemption had the application been filed by the appropriate taxable status date, the Nassau County Legislature’s approval is required to make corrections to the subject rolls.

  • Financial remedies if exemption granted:
    If the exemption is granted and the organization has already paid taxes on the subject rolls, the applicable governing body or tax department may (at its sole discretion):

    • provide a refund of those taxes paid, and
    • cancel any remaining taxes, fines, penalties, liens, or interest.

  • Effective date:
    The act takes effect immediately upon enactment.

Who Is Affected

  • Primary beneficiary: The village of New Hyde Park (as the entity seeking the exemption).
  • Property owners/parcel specifics: Parcels within New Hyde Park identified as Nassau County parcel ID section 33, block 184, lots 222, 223, 227, 228, and 236.
  • Taxing authorities: Nassau County assessor’s office, Nassau County Legislature, and the appropriate village/town or county tax departments responsible for processing exemptions, refunds, and roll corrections.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • The bill provides a mechanism to consider an exemption application after the standard taxable status date, with review retroactively as if timely filed.
  • The Nassau County Legislature must approve any correction to the tax rolls if eligibility is confirmed.
  • If taxes were paid, authorities have discretion to issue refunds and cancel outstanding tax-related charges.
  • Immediate effective date means the law becomes operative as soon as enacted.

Practical Implications

  • This bill offers a path for New Hyde Park to seek relief for specific parcels for the 2024-2025 school taxes and 2025 general taxes, potentially resulting in tax refunds or roll corrections if eligibility criteria are met.
  • It provides a limited, targeted exemption remedy rather than a broad, district-wide tax relief program.
  • The process relies on coordination between the village, Nassau County assessor, and Nassau County Legislature to determine eligibility and implement corrections and refunds.

Overall, A 11268 creates a narrowly tailored eligibility pathway and post-filing remedy for a named set of properties within New Hyde Park to obtain an exemption from real property taxes for specified tax years.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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