Summary
Local Law No. B of 2026 would let the city levy property taxes above the state limit set by General Municipal Law Section 3-c. That directly affects homeowners' property tax bills.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 5
- Last 30 days
- 4
Rising — discussed at 5 meetings since Sep 24, 2026, up from 0 in the two months before.
Impact analysis
Could allow property taxes above the statutory cap.
The city budget if approved.
Potentially property taxpayers if the cap override is used.
Mentions & discussions (5)
City Council - Oct 26, 2026
Local Law No. B of 2026 would let the city levy property taxes above the state limit set by General Municipal Law Section 3-c. That directly affects homeowners' property tax bills.
City Council - Oct 22, 2026
A local law on the agenda would let the city levy property taxes above the state General Municipal Law Section 3-c limit — a measure that can affect next year's tax bills.
City Council - Oct 13, 2026
The city held a hearing on a local law that would let it levy property taxes above the state cap for 2027. That directly affects how much the city can collect from homeowners next year.
City Council - Oct 8, 2026
A proposed local law would let the city levy property taxes above the state cap for 2027 — which could mean higher tax bills. A public hearing was set for October 13.
City Council - Sep 24, 2026
The Council was set to schedule an October 13 public hearing on a local law letting the city levy property taxes above the state cap — a potential impact on every homeowner's tax bill.
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