Disabled veterans in NYC could see property taxes eliminated under proposed bill – Bronx Times

Disabled veterans in NYC could see property taxes eliminated under proposed bill  Bronx Times

New York State passed a law that would allow some disabled veterans to stop paying property taxes on their homes. But for veterans in the Bronx, whether that New York State passed a law that would allow some disabled veterans to stop paying property taxes on their homes. But for veterans in the Bronx, whether that exemption becomes available is still up to New York City. Gov. Kathy Hochul signed the legislation on Dec. 19, 2025 and it was amended earlier this year. It gives counties, cities, towns, villages and school districts the option to exempt the primary residences of qualifying veterans from 100% of covered property taxes and certain additional assessments.

The decision is left to each local government. That means a veteran in one part of New York could receive the benefit while another veteran with the same disability status elsewhere in the state might not. To qualify, veterans need documentation from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs confirming they are permanently and totally disabled because of their military service. They must also meet requirements involving their service, discharge status, homeownership and primary residence. In New York City, Council Member Frank Morano introduced Introduction 1051 on Sept. 10 to make the full exemption available throughout the five boroughs. The City Council’s Veterans and General Welfare committees held a