Real Property Tax Law

Lewiston Town Board opposes change in real property tax law

  “At its Monday work session, the Lewiston Town Board approved a resolution in opposition to §575-b, a proposed amendment to New York State Real Property Tax Law §487 that, if approved, would drastically alter how real property is assessed for wind and solar energy systems. Town Attorney Al Bax apprised the board, “This is … [Read more…]

Southold Town opposes legislation it says makes renewable energy facilities tax exempt

  “The Southold Town Board took a formal stand last Tuesday against proposed changes to the state’s Real Property Tax Law that would drastically change how property is assessed for renewable energy facilities. “It’s really going to take [assessment] out of the hands of the towns and the main concern is that it’s going to … [Read more…]