S1183/A74 was signed into law on December 19, 2025

Key Details of the 100% Disabled Veteran Exemption (S1183/A74):

• Who Qualifies: Veterans rated 100% disabled by the VA for a service-connected condition, or deemed individually unemployable, discharged honorably.
• What’s Exempt: A full exemption from county, city, town, village, and school district real property taxes, plus special district charges.
• Who Benefits: The veteran and their spouse.
• Status: Passed the Senate in 2025, awaiting the Governor’s signature (as of late 2025).
• Local Option: Local governments must adopt the law for it to apply in their area. 

How to Apply:

Check NYS Resources: Visit the NYS Department of Veterans’ Services website for details and forms. 

Contact Your Assessor: Reach out to your local tax assessor’s office to confirm if they’ve adopted the new law and to get specific application forms and deadlines (often around March 1st).

Submit Forms: File the initial exemption application with your assessor.