Municipalities could exempt volunteer emergency workers’ homes from property taxes

Municipalities could pass a local law granting full or partial property tax exemptions for eligible volunteers’ homes. Residents must own and live permanently in the home and volunteer in the same municipality as firefighters, emergency medical workers, or mobile intensive care paramedics. Volunteer firefighters must be certified by the Department of Public Safety. Volunteer emergency medical workers and mobile intensive care paramedics must meet state certification or licensing requirements. If multiple people qualify for the same property, no more than two exemptions may be granted. If the bill becomes law, it would take effect immediately. Each municipality would still need to pass a local law to grant exemptions.