Veteran's Exemptions

The Eligible Funds Veteran's Real Property Tax Exemption (Real Property Tax Law, section 458) provides a partial exemption where property owned by a veteran or certain other persons designated in the law has been purchased with pension, bonus, or insurance monies, referred to as "eligible funds." Another exemption, known as the Alternative Veteran's Exemption (Real Property Tax Law, section 458-a), is available only for residential property of war veterans.

The veteran must file an application (RP-458-a) with the Assessor's Department by the taxable status date, (Village January 1, Town May 1). The veteran must show a discharge or release from the U.S. Armed Forces under honorable conditions. (DD214)

The exemption is available to veterans who served on active duty in the U.S. armed services: If you recently served in Operation Iraqi Freedom, please contact us at 652-3260 for information.

* Persian Gulf War (on or after August 2, 1990)
* Vietnam War (December 22, 1961 - May 7, 1975)
* Korean War ( June 27, 1950 - January 31, 1955)
* World War II (December 7, 1941 - December 31, 1946)

Exemption for Person with Disabilities and Limited Incomes

The requirements are based on the person's disability, ownership status, residency and occupancy status, and income.

To be eligible, an applicant must have a physical or mental impairment, not due to current use of alcohol or illegal drug use, that substantially limits that person's ability to engage in one or more major life activities, such as caring for one's self, performing manual tasks, walking, seeing, hearing, speaking, breathing, learning or working.

Applicants must be receiving one of the following;

1. Social Security Disability
2. Railroad Disability or
3. Have a certificate from the State Commission for the Blind and Visually Handicapped stating that the applicant is legally blind.

Income limit cannot exceed $29,900 including above. (Income limits are subject to change on an annual basis.)