Saratoga County Board of Supervisors Enacts Legislation to Reduce Property Tax Burden for Low-Income Seniors

The Saratoga County Board of Supervisors on Thursday, February 19, 2026, passed legislation to help reduce low-income seniors’ property tax burden. The Board increased the maximum exemption percentage from 50% to 65% for qualifying seniors in Saratoga County, the maximum exemption percentage allowed in New York State. 

“Providing this targeted property tax exemption for eligible seniors is a responsible way to deliver meaningful relief to Saratoga County residents living on fixed incomes who may be feeling the pressure of New York State’s rising cost of living,” Saratoga County Board of Supervisors Chairman Phil Barrett (Clifton Park) said,  “This important change at the county-level will help eligible residents maintain their quality of life and help them remain in their homes, close to family and friends, which ultimately strengthens our communities and reenforces the values that make Saratoga County such a special place to live.”

Over the past three years, the Board of Supervisors has significantly reduced the tax burden on property owners age 65 and older, increasing the qualifying income level by 50% and, by this latest action, increasing the maximum exemption percentage by 30%. 

Saratoga County has the lowest property tax rate in New York State at $1.77 per thousand of assessed value.

The Board’ s action follows a recent change in state law allowing for these increased exemption rates at the local level.  A public hearing was held on Thursday, February 12, 2026, at 4:30PM.

The Local Law takes effect immediately.