Budget & Taxes

signed · New York · Assembly Dec 5, 2025

A 7348: Increases the tax on deeds in the city of Mount Vernon

This bill raises Mount Vernon's deed tax rate to 1.5% on the value of real property sold or transferred within the city. It directly affects homebuyers, sellers, and property owners who complete transactions in Mount Vernon, requiring payment of the tax before deeds can be recorded. Key provisions include a $100,000 exemption on the property value (reducing the tax burden for lower-value sales) and allowing deductions for existing property liens. The tax applies to all conveyances regardless of where negotiations occur, but does not affect transactions finalized before September 1, 1984.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesIncreases deed tax rate to 1.5%, raising tax burden on property transactions despite $100k exemption for lower-value sales.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

signed · New York · Assembly Nov 21, 2025

A 6918: Authorizes the town of Copake to establish community preservation funds and to impose a real estate transfer tax with revenues to be deposited into the fund

Authorizes the town of Copake to establish community preservation funds and to impose a real estate transfer tax with revenues to be deposited into the community preservation fund; provides for the repeal of certain provisions upon expiration thereof.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAuthorizes new real estate transfer tax to fund community preservation, directly creating tax revenue for dedicated budget allocation under fiscal management.90% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingAuthorizes community preservation fund via real estate transfer tax, directly funding housing preservation efforts typical of affordable housing initiatives.92% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

signed · New York · Assembly Nov 21, 2025

A 6097: Relates to community preservation funds for the town of Orangetown

Authorizes the town of Orangetown to establish community preservation funds; establishes a real estate transfer tax with revenues therefrom to be deposited in said community preservation fund; provides for the repeal of such provisions upon the expiration thereof.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates real estate transfer tax to fund community preservation, establishing dedicated revenue stream for municipal budgeting under fiscal management.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

signed · New York · Assembly Oct 16, 2025

A 8601: Authorizes New Hour for Women and Children LI, Inc. to receive retroactive real property tax exempt status

Authorizes New Hour for Women and Children LI, Inc. to receive a real property tax exemption for the 2022-2023, 2023-2024 and 2024-2025 assessment rolls.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill grants tax exemption to nonprofit, providing tax relief for public service organization serving vulnerable populations.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

signed · New York · Assembly Oct 16, 2025

A 1969: Authorizes the village of Chester to impose a hotel and motel tax; and provides for the repeal of such provisions upon expiration thereof

This bill authorizes the village of Chester to impose a 5% tax on short-term hotel and motel stays (including bed-and-breakfasts), effective immediately for a two-year period. It excludes permanent residents (those staying 90+ consecutive days) and requires the tax to be collected by property owners, with revenues deposited into Chester’s general fund for any lawful use. The tax expires automatically after two years, with specific collection rules and refund procedures outlined in the bill. It directly affects visitors staying in Chester lodging facilities for less than 90 days.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAuthorizes 5% hotel/motel tax for Chester's general fund, increasing local revenue and supporting budget flexibility with no targeted tax relief or cuts.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

signed · New York · Senate Oct 16, 2025

S 6618: Authorizes the town of Montgomery to impose a hotel and motel tax; and providing for the repeal of such provisions upon expiration thereof

This bill authorizes the town of Montgomery to impose a 5% tax on hotel and motel room rentals for temporary stays (excluding permanent residents staying 90+ days and exempt entities like government bodies or qualifying nonprofits). Hotels would collect the tax from guests and remit it to Montgomery, with revenues deposited into the town’s general fund for any lawful use. The tax expires automatically two years after enactment, as specified in Section 2 of the bill. It directly affects short-term visitors and hotel operators within Montgomery.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAuthorizes a 5% hotel/motel tax generating revenue for Montgomery's general fund, directly increasing local tax revenue for budgetary purposes.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

signed · New York · Senate Oct 16, 2025

S 277: Relates to community preservation funds for the town of Chester

Authorizes the town of Chester to establish community preservation funds; establishes a real estate transfer tax with revenues therefrom to be deposited in said community preservation fund.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates real estate transfer tax to fund community preservation, directly allocating tax revenue to public services.90% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingEstablishes community preservation fund via real estate transfer tax, typically funding housing preservation initiatives like affordable housing programs.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

signed · New York · Assembly Oct 16, 2025

A 8490: Authorizes occupancy taxes in the city of Utica and the city of Rome

This bill authorizes the cities of Utica and Rome to impose an occupancy tax of up to 3% on hotel, motel, and bed-and-breakfast stays. It directly affects hotels, motels, and similar lodging facilities in these cities, while exempting permanent residents (staying 90+ days), government entities, and qualifying non-profits. The tax applies to the daily rental rate, with revenue collected by city officials and deposited into the general fund for municipal services. The law specifies collection procedures, refund processes, and limits local tax authority to two-year periods.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAuthorizes 3% occupancy tax on short-term lodging to fund municipal services via general fund, directly increasing local tax revenue for public spending.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

signed · New York · Assembly Oct 16, 2025

A 355: Provides for a partial exemption from taxation of certain residential real property transferred by a governmental entity, nonprofit housing organization, land bank or community land trust to low-income household

Provides for a partial exemption from taxation of certain residential real property transferred by a governmental entity, nonprofit housing organization, land bank or community land trust to low-income households; sets forth conditions for the discontinuance of such exemption.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides tax exemption for low-income households on property transfers, directly offering tax relief to lower-income groups per Budget & Taxes indicators.90% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill provides tax exemption for low-income housing transfers, directly advancing affordable housing access by reducing costs for qualifying entities.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

signed · New York · Assembly Oct 16, 2025

A 7341: Authorizes the city of Mount Vernon to impose a hotel and motel tax

This bill authorizes the city of Mount Vernon to impose a 5.875% tax on temporary stays in hotels, motels, vacation rentals (including Airbnb), and bed-and-breakfasts. It applies to guests staying less than 30 consecutive days, excluding permanent residents. The tax is collected by Mount Vernon’s fiscal officer and funds flow into the city’s general fund for local use. The bill explicitly excludes government entities, nonprofits, and certain charitable organizations from paying the tax.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAuthorizes new local tax to fund city general fund, increasing government revenue for public services without targeting vulnerable groups.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes