County Tax Exemption for Reservoir and Filter Plant Properties
Summary
The city renews its agreement to keep its reservoir and filter plant properties off Orange County's tax rolls for 2028 — but the Town of New Windsor still charges the city taxes, costing hundreds of thousands.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 2
Discussed at 2 meetings in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 26, 2026.
Impact analysis
New Windsor taxes on city water properties have run around $600,000 in recent budget discussions.
City taxpayers save money when county taxes are exempted.
Potentially Orange County's tax base.
Mentions & discussions (2)
City Council - Oct 26, 2026
The city was scheduled to request an exemption from county taxes on its reservoir and filter plant properties for 2028, saving the city money on its own utility lands.
City Council - Oct 22, 2026
The city renews its agreement to keep its reservoir and filter plant properties off Orange County's tax rolls for 2028 — but the Town of New Windsor still charges the city taxes, costing hundreds of thousands.
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