Amending the Code of the County of Putnam, as approved and adopted by the Putnam County Legislature on July 7, 2025 by resolution #177, by amending Chapter 220 of the Code, entitled “EXEMPTION FOR QUALIFIED MEMBERS OF VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENTS AND AMBULANCE CORPS.” Pursuant to NYS RPTL § 466-l, the property tax exemption granted by this Chapter has been expanded to volunteers who provide qualified emergency services to a neighboring city, village, or town. Further, the period of service required for eligibility to receive the exemption has been reduced to two (2) years, while maintaining continual eligibility for the exemption.

Copies of the Local Law are available at the Office of the Putnam County Legislature, Room 318, 40 Gleneida Avenue, Carmel, New York 10512.

At the aforesaid time and place all persons interested in the subject matter thereof will be heard concerning same.  Comments will also be accepted via regular mail submitted to the above referenced address, to send an email:  Please go to the following website and click “Send us a message” This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., and facsimile to (845) 808-1901.

This Local Law shall take effect immediately upon the filing with the secretary of state.

Dated:  July 9, 2025

 Carmel, New York

Compton Spain
Putnam County Attorney