[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.
[Added 2-10-1997 by L.L.
No. 2-1997; amended 11-9-2022 by L.L. No. 4-2022]
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.