Griffo: Bill would provide complete property tax exemption to 100% service connected disabled Veterans

New York State Sen. Joseph Griffo (R-C- Rome) is calling upon the Legislature to work together to pass a bill that would provide significant tax relief to certain veterans in the state.

Under this Senate bill, which Griffo co-sponsors, it would provide a complete real property tax exemption for the primary residence of a veteran with a 100% service-connected disability, where the property is owned by the veteran and his or her spouse.

The tax exemption applies to any real property taxes imposed by a county, city, town, village or school district. “We are forever grateful to all those who served our great nation in the military,” Sen. Griffo said.

“Disabled veterans likely face significant challenges, financial and otherwise. They deserve relief. This bill will help alleviate some of the financial pressures that they and their families experience and increase their quality of life. It is the least we can do to say, ‘thank you.’”

The legislation has been introduced since 2019 and passed several times by the Senate.

The Assembly companion bill (A.2965-A) is in committee as of this report.

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