[Adopted 11-12-1985 by L.L. No. 4-1985]
[Amended 8-8-2005 by L.L.
No. 2-2005]
The purpose of this article is to provide the maximum alternative
exemption on real property assessments permitted under Real Property
Tax Law § 458-a to those eligible veterans for purposes
of real property taxes levied for the County of Dutchess.
Notwithstanding any of the statutory maximums set forth in Subsections
2(a), (b) and (c) of § 458-a of the Real Property Tax Law,
this article is amended to increase the maximum exemptions allowable
for veterans' real property tax exemption under § 458-a
of the Real Property Tax Law to be $45,000, $75,000 and $150,000 for
war veterans, combat zone veterans, and veterans with a service-related
disability, respectively.
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Editor's Note: This local law provided that the maximum exemptions
allowable will increase to $54,000, $90,000 and $180,000 for war veterans,
combat zone veterans, and veterans with a service-related disability,
respectively, effective March 1, 2025.
