New York State Temporary State Commission on the Real Property Tax Meeting, Hearing, and Research Files

The Temporary State Commission on the Real Property Tax was created by the Laws of 1977, Chapter 889. The main duties of the commission were to make a comprehensive review of the administration and application of the real property tax and to make recommendations to assure that the burden of taxation is equitably distributed while sound social, economic, and governmental purposes are served. During its existence, the commission conducted research and produced studies on topics such as alternatives to the real property tax system; training and certification of local assessors; assessment of agricultural lands; veterans' exemptions from real property tax; and other similar topics.

This series consists of the meeting, hearing, and research files of the Temporary State Commission on the Real Property Tax. The commission produced many reports, several of which resulted in or influenced new legislation in the areas of assessor certification; assessment of agricultural land; and assessment and taxation of telecommunications lines.

Records in this series include reports; correspondence; meeting minutes and files; background research materials (copies of court documents, legislative bills, and printouts of data from the Division of Equalization and Assessment); statements submitted at public hearings; and other documents related to the hearing process.

There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.