The Town of Pittsford Town Board will hold a public hearing this Tuesday, February 24, 2026, at 6:00pm to consider the proposed adoption of Local Law No. 1 of 2026, which would amend the Town Code regarding the partial real estate tax exemption for qualified senior citizens with limited incomes.
The hearing will be held at Pittsford Town Hall, 11 South Main Street, during the Town’s next Board meeting. The Town Board meeting, originally scheduled for Tuesday, February 17, was rescheduled to February 24.
The proposed local law would adjust the income brackets used to determine senior property tax exemptions, allowing higher exemption percentages for seniors with lower incomes, as permitted under New York State law. All other aspects of the existing graduated exemption scale would remain unchanged.
The full text of the proposed law is available for review in the Town Clerk’s Office and on the Town’s website at https://bit.ly/4qp3HP7. The public hearing was authorized by resolution of the Town Board on February 3, 2026.
Residents are encouraged to attend the hearing or share comments.
What this means for seniors
If adopted, the proposed law would:
- Increase the maximum exemption to 65% for seniors with incomes under $47,000
- Provide a 60% exemption for incomes between $47,000–$47,999.99
- Provide a 55% exemption for incomes between $48,000–$48,999.99
- Limit the 50% exemption to incomes between $49,000–$49,999.99
- Keep all other income brackets and exemption levels the same
These income thresholds and exemption levels are the highest allowed under New York State law.
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