Full tax exemption for seriously disabled veterans
Greene County
Summary
A proposed local law would fully exempt the primary residences of seriously disabled veterans from county taxes and special district charges. A public hearing is set for August 19, 2026.
At a glance
- Total mentions
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Last discussed Jul 15, 2026.
Impact analysis
Could reduce county and special district revenue from eligible veterans' properties.
Seriously disabled veterans who own their Greene County homes.
All other taxpayers, who would absorb the shifted tax burden across county, town, village, school and special district bills.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Greene County Legislature - Regular Legislature Meeting No. 7 — July 15, 2026
A proposed local law would fully exempt the primary residences of seriously disabled veterans from county taxes and special district charges. A public hearing is set for August 19, 2026.
Finance - Committee Meeting — July 13, 2026
The proposed local law would fully exempt the primary homes of seriously disabled veterans from property taxes and special district charges. About 114 county veterans could qualify, shifting roughly $417,736 in tax burden — about $16-$19 a year on the average single-family home — to other taxpayers, including over $243,000 from school districts.
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