Putnam County Executive Kevin Byrne signed a new law that provides a 10% property tax exemption for volunteer firefighters and volunteer ambulance workers.
The new law was passed by the Putnam County Legislature on Feb. 7. In order to qualify for the tax exemption, individuals must demonstrate five years of service and provide a certificate from their organization that they are an eligible enrolled member.
“I am proud to officially sign this important legislation into law, providing real results and financial relief for our hard-working volunteer first responders,” said Byrne. “This is government at its best, supporting and giving back to those who do the selfless work of protecting their communities and neighbors. I thank all those volunteer first responders who attended yesterday”™s event, as well as the county legislators who voted unanimously to pass this law.”
