Alternative exemption for permanently and totally disabled veterans.

Where it stands: In the Committee on Veterans; last step: general welfare postponed a decision on Oct 21, 2026.

Introduced
Committee hearing (current step)
Committee vote
Council vote
Mayor
Law

Next up: Committee on Veterans on Thursday, November 12, 10:00 AM.

Official summary

This bill would provide that the primary residence of any seriously disabled veteran shall be fully exempt from taxation and special district charges, assessments and special ad valorem levies, provided that such veteran meets all other applicable requirements of section 458-a of the real property tax law.

Timeline

Thu, Sep 10, 2026

Introduced in the Council
Formally read into the record at a Stated Meeting.

City Council: “Introduced by Council”
Thu, Sep 10, 2026

Sent to committee
Assigned to a committee, which must hold a hearing before any vote.

City Council: “Referred to Comm by Council” · meeting
Wed, Oct 21, 2026

Public hearing: General Welfare
Council members heard testimony from the public and city agencies.

Committee on General Welfare: “Hearing Held by Committee” · meeting
Wed, Oct 21, 2026

Public hearing: Veterans
Council members heard testimony from the public and city agencies.

Committee on Veterans: “Hearing Held by Committee” · meeting
Wed, Oct 21, 2026

Veterans postponed a decision
No vote yet; the item can come back at a later meeting.

Committee on Veterans: “Laid Over by Committee” · meeting
Wed, Oct 21, 2026

General Welfare postponed a decision
No vote yet; the item can come back at a later meeting.

Committee on General Welfare: “Laid Over by Committee” · meeting
Thu, Nov 12, 2026 · scheduled
On the agenda: Committee on Veterans
10:00 AM 250 Broadway - 8th Floor - Hearing Room 2

How members voted

No roll-call votes recorded yet.