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S 3621

Provides a partial exemption from real property taxes for special police officers

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Rob Ortt

Summary of S 3621: Partial Tax Exemption for Special Police Officers Purpose and IntentThis bill proposes to provide a partial real property tax exemption for individuals who serve

REFERRED TO LOCAL GOVERNMENT
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Bill Summary · S 3621

Summary of S 3621: Partial Tax Exemption for Special Police Officers

Purpose and Intent

This bill proposes to provide a partial real property tax exemption for individuals who serve as special police officers in New York state. The goal is to offer financial relief and recognition for these public safety professionals who play a critical role in their communities.

Key Provisions

  • Grants a 50% exemption from real property taxes for any owner-occupied primary residence of a special police officer
  • To qualify, the special police officer must have been employed for at least 5 consecutive years
  • The exemption would apply to the primary residence only, not any secondary or investment properties
  • The exemption amount is capped at a maximum of $500 per year
  • The exemption would remain in effect for as long as the owner continues to serve as a special police officer

Affected Parties

The primary beneficiaries of this legislation would be current and long-serving special police officers in New York who own their own homes. This could provide meaningful tax savings to help offset the costs of homeownership for these public servants.

Procedural and Timeline Details

  • The bill was introduced in the New York State Senate on January 29, 2025 and has been referred to the Senate Committee on Local Government
  • This is a new bill, but it builds on a prior session's S 8773 which proposed a similar tax exemption
  • The companion bill A 4292 has also been introduced in the State Assembly
  • If enacted, the tax exemption would take effect starting in the next tax year following the bill's passage

Overall, this legislation aims to provide tangible financial relief and recognition for special police officers who have dedicated years of service to their communities in New York state.

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

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