Brookhaven staff outline code amendments to align veterans and senior tax exemptions with state changes

Town staff presented two proposed local code amendments touching property-tax exemptions. One proposal would amend town code to conform to a recent state change so that some permanently and totally disabled veterans can access a local exemption; the presenter said the state needed to reopen eligibility in its statute and the town must adjust its code accordingly.

The second proposal would increase availability of a town exemption for some seniors who meet certain income thresholds; staff said the state adopted a related provision last year but its timing meant the town did not incorporate the change in time for the current code and now seeks to align local rules. "We have, 2 code amendments, and they're both related to taxation exemptions," the presenter stated when introducing the items. The board confirmed a public hearing for the amendments on October 22 at 5:30 p.m.