Brentwood board amends income thresholds for senior property-tax exemption

The Brentwood Union Free School District Board of Education amended the district’s partial real property tax exemption schedule for seniors age 65 and older at its April 16 meeting, invoking New York State Real Property Tax Law §467.

The resolution revises income bands and associated exemption percentages for the 2026–27 tax year. As read at the meeting, the schedule includes: annual income up to and including $37,400 → 50% exemption; more than $37,400 but less than $38,400 → 45%; $38,400 to under $39,400 → 40%; $39,400 to under $40,400 → 35%; $40,400 to under $41,300 → 30%; $41,300 to under $42,200 → 25%; $42,200 to under $43,100 → 20%; $43,100 to under $44,000 → 15%; $44,000 to under $44,900 → 10%; $44,900 to under $45,800 → 5%.

The board adopted the amendment effective immediately for the 2026–27 tax year after a motion and second; the transcript records the motion carried.

Why it matters: The change expands and refines income bands to determine the partial exemption for eligible seniors, affecting property-tax bills for qualifying households.

What’s next: The amended exemption schedule takes effect immediately for the 2026–27 tax year; residents seeking the exemption should consult the district clerk or published guidance for application details and eligibility verification.