New York 2025-2026 Regular Session

New York Senate Bill S07685

Introduced
4/29/25  
Refer
4/29/25  
Engrossed
6/5/25  
Refer
6/5/25  

Caption

Relates to increasing the amount of the childcare center tax abatement for certain properties in a city having a population of one million or more for abatements taken in a tax year commencing on or after July first, two thousand twenty-five; provides that no such childcare center tax abatement shall be authorized for any tax year commencing on or after July first, two thousand thirty-two; extends the deadline for application for such childcare center tax abatement to March fifteenth, two thousand twenty-seven.

Impact

Under S07685, the maximum tax abatement amounts would increase significantly for properties that either establish new childcare centers or expand existing ones. The bill states that from July 1, 2025, the maximum abatement for these properties could reach up to $350,000, a notable increase from previous caps. Additionally, it mandates that no tax abatements will be authorized for tax years commencing on or after July 1, 2032, which implies a temporary boost in benefits designed to spur immediate growth in childcare infrastructure.

Summary

Bill S07685 aims to modify existing real property tax laws in New York by increasing the childcare center tax abatement available for eligible properties in large cities, specifically those with populations over one million. The bill proposes to enhance the tax abatement for properties constructing or improving childcare centers, while also setting a new cap on the total amount for such abatements. The measure seeks to incentivize the creation of childcare facilities through financial relief, addressing the needs in areas with insufficient childcare resources.

Contention

Notably, the bill's provisions may lead to debates regarding fairness and accessibility of tax benefits. While proponents argue that enhancing these tax abatements is essential for encouraging childcare development in urban areas facing shortages, critics may raise concerns over potential inequities in how these benefits are applied, especially in terms of the diverse economic landscapes across different neighborhoods. There could also be discussions on whether the limited timeframe for these benefits adequately meets the long-term childcare needs in these communities.

Additional_notes

The bill also extends the deadline for application for tax abatements to March 15, 2027, which provides additional time for property owners to make necessary improvements or to initiate new constructions in line with these tax incentives, thereby encouraging more immediate engagement from potential applicants.

Companion Bills

NY A08028

Same As Relates to increasing the amount of the childcare center tax abatement for certain properties in a city having a population of one million or more for abatements taken in a tax year commencing on or after July first, two thousand twenty-five; provides that no such childcare center tax abatement shall be authorized for any tax year commencing on or after July first, two thousand thirty-two; extends the deadline for application for such childcare center tax abatement to March fifteenth, two thousand twenty-seven.

Previously Filed As

NY A10530

Extends the application deadlines for tax abatements for certain industrial and commercial properties in a city of one million or more persons.

NY S09822

Extends the application deadlines for tax abatements for certain industrial and commercial properties in a city of one million or more persons.

NY A00304

Provides that for the two thousand twenty-four--two thousand twenty-five school year, the two thousand twenty-five--two thousand twenty-six school year, and the two thousand twenty-six--two thousand twenty-seven school year, surplus funds as used in this subdivision shall mean any operating funds in excess of five percent of the current school year budget, and shall not include funds properly retained under other sections of law.

NY S08458

Establishes a manufactured housing tax credit which provides for a credit of up to two thousand dollars for each new manufactured home that the taxpayer constructed and for which a certificate of occupancy has been issued on or after January first, two thousand twenty-four and on or before December thirty-first, two thousand thirty.

NY S09692

Requires certain public authorities to establish a cashless tolling amnesty program between August first, two thousand twenty-four and December thirty-first, two thousand twenty-four for cashless tolls collected between April twenty-third, two thousand sixteen and June twenty-ninth, two thousand twenty-four.

NY A10420

Requires certain public authorities to establish a cashless tolling amnesty program between August first, two thousand twenty-four and December thirty-first, two thousand twenty-four for cashless tolls collected between April twenty-third, two thousand sixteen and June twenty-ninth, two thousand twenty-four.

NY S06409

Relates to raising the tax abatement rate and extending certain deadlines for purposes of the green roof tax abatement for certain properties in a city of one million or more persons.

NY A06901

Relates to raising the tax abatement rate and extending certain deadlines for purposes of the green roof tax abatement for certain properties in a city of one million or more persons.

NY A06309

Changes the start date of the operation and enforcement of the central business district tolling program from no earlier than December thirty-first, two thousand twenty to no earlier than January first, two thousand twenty-nine.

NY S06388

Changes the start date of the operation and enforcement of the central business district tolling program from no earlier than December thirty-first, two thousand twenty to no earlier than January first, two thousand twenty-nine.

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