Local law · Int 0101-2024
A property tax exemption for members of a volunteer firefighting or ambulance service
Official titleShow
A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to a property tax exemption for members of a volunteer firefighting or ambulance service
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New York City Council
Summary
This bill would opt in to state legislation authorizing a ten percent property tax exemption for owners of real property who are enrolled members of an incorporated volunteer fire company, fire department, or incorporated voluntary ambulance service. To qualify for the exemption, such property owner must live within the service area of the volunteer fire or ambulance service with which they volunteer and must have at least two years of service with such volunteer fire or ambulance service. The exemption may only be used for a primary residence used exclusively for residential purposes.
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Where it stands
The session ended before it was voted on. It was not defeated; it simply ran out of time, which is what happens to most legislation. It would have to be reintroduced.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Up for a vote
- Passed one chamber
- Passed
- Enacted
Committee
Committee on Finance
Cosponsors
Robert F. Holden, Mercedes Narcisse and 6 others
Cosponsors in the order the New York City Council lists them.
- Republican5
- Democratic1
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- Robert F. Holden
- Mercedes Narcisse
- Inna Vernikov
- Kristy Marmorato
- David M. Carr
- Vickie Paladino
- Joann Ariola
- Frank Morano
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Full history
- Dec 31, 2025
Filed
This Introduction was Filed (End of Session)
NYC Council
- Feb 8, 2024
Introduced
This Introduction was Introduced by Council
NYC Council
- Feb 8, 2024
Referred to committee
This Introduction was Referred to Comm by Council to the Committee on Finance
NYC Council