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Local law · Int 0961-2024

Exemptions from real property taxes and payments in lieu of taxes for certain properties owned by senior citizens or persons with disabilities

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A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to exemptions from real property taxes and payments in lieu of taxes for certain properties owned by senior citizens or persons with disabilities

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Filed at end of sessionLatest action Dec 31, 2025

New York City Council

Sponsor

Justin L. Brannan

Summary

This bill would incorporate recent state law changes to the definition of income for the Senior Citizen Homeowners’ Exemption (SCHE) and the Disabled Homeowners’ Exemption (DHE), extend SCHE and DHE exemptions to eligible individuals who make payments in lieu of taxes (PILOT) in Battery Park City, make technical and clarifying changes related to gender neutrality, and codify eligibility of life estates and trusts for the SCHE exemption.

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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.

  1. Introduced
  2. In committee
  3. Up for a vote
  4. Passed one chamber
  5. Passed
  6. Enacted
Filed at end of session

Committee

Committee on Finance

Cosponsors

Christopher Marte, Keith Powers and 2 others

Cosponsors in the order the New York City Council lists them.

  • Democratic3

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Full history

  1. Dec 31, 2025

    Filed

    This Introduction was Filed (End of Session)

    NYC Council

  2. Jun 20, 2024

    Introduced

    This Introduction was Introduced by Council

    NYC Council

  3. Jun 20, 2024

    Referred to committee

    This Introduction was Referred to Comm by Council to the Committee on Finance

    NYC Council