Summary
Buffalo just approved a new property tax break specifically for fully disabled combat veterans to help lower their bills. Local veterans are already watching closely to see what kind of extra support the city might roll out next.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 8
- Last 30 days
- 8
Impact analysis
Eligible veterans will see immediate relief on their property tax bills, though the city will absorb a slight shift in tax revenue.
Fully disabled combat veterans living in Buffalo get a much-needed break on their property taxes.
No groups negatively affected
Mentions & discussions (8)
Erie County lawmakers clash over gas tax cap
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Erie County lawmakers could not agree to vote Thursday on whether to limit the county's sales tax on gasoline. Gas prices spiked with the start of the U.S. war in Iran and remain well above what they were earlier this year. Re...
Erie County Republicans propose gas tax cap for second time this year
GOP lawmakers say the county can withstand the tax cap financially, but the County Executive suggests the temporary relief doesn’t return to consumers but instead goes to retailers.
Republican Erie County legislators call for gas tax cap
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Republican legislators are calling for a gas tax cap in Erie County. "This is an issue that's national that we're all feeling. This is something that, here in Erie County, we can actually make a difference. And this legislativ...
Hochul signs bill to raise tax credits for New York volunteer firefighters and ambulance workers
Governor Hochul has signed a bill to raise the tax credit for New York's volunteer firefighters after months of push from firefighters for stronger compensation.
Veterans urge more municipalities to opt into property tax exemption for service-disabled vets
Disabled veterans across New York will soon benefit from a state property tax exemption. But several Western New York towns still must opt in to the exemption at a municipal level.
Reassessment notices mailed to 17,000 homeowners in Buffalo
The city says property owners who receive a notice should compare their preliminary assessments with their property's full market value estimate.
City passes veteran tax exemption, veterans set sights on next step
Fully disabled veterans in Buffalo have a new tax exemption to help decrease their financial load. A new local law provides property tax exceptions for military members disabled in combat.
Common Council approves property tax exemption for disabled veterans
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Buffalo Mayor Sean Ryan and the city's Common Council approved a property tax exemption for disabled veterans on Tuesday. To qualify under the local law, a veteran must meet applicable military discharge requirements and be co...
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