the town board backed down and pulled the proposal so our taxes wont be funding those unnecessary exemptions. im honestly blown away that we got them to listen after all this pressure. stick around because we need to keep paying attention to what they pull next.
September 17, 2018
Final supporters
The Ramapo Town Board is considering the adoption of a new local law that would create a new class of property exemptions for new home buyers but only for newly developed homes in Ramapo. http://ramapo.org/page/news-7/news/public-hearing-proposed-local-law-providing-an-exemption-for-first-time-buyers-of-newly-constructed-homes---august-27-2018-7pm-248.html
This type of law that is allowed by the state of New York and is a tool for municipalities to attract new development and in turn to attract new homeowners to invest in the Town.
The primary area for new development is the unincorporated areas of Ramapo where there is already tremendous demand.
Ramapo does not suffer from lack of developer interest or any lack of new buyer interest in new homes in Ramapo. There is simply no justification for this new local law other than to provide a wholly unnecessary financial gift to the developers of new homes and their buyers.
The Town of Ramapo is fiscally strained and simply cannot afford to approve a local law that will lead to an unjustifiable loss of property tax revenue.
I am a taxpayer of the Town of Ramapo and I oppose the Town Board approving this new proposed law and oppose the holding the public hearing during the height of the vacation period for the taxpayers of Ramapo.
Updates
August 4, 2018
just saw we hit 250 signatures and honestly im kind of blown away. its pretty clear people around here arent happy about these tax breaks and want the board to listen.
Reached 250 supporters
August 3, 2018
August 3, 2018
im still reading through all the comments coming in and it is clear im not the only one frustrated by this attempt to hand out tax breaks. the town board thinks we wont notice what they are doing but the reaction here proves otherwise.
Reached 100 supporters
August 3, 2018
July 31, 2018
we are almost at 100 signatures which will really help us show the board that people are paying attention. if you can send the link to a few neighbors right now we should hit that milestone by tonight.
115 Comments
I oppose any law that exempts new Ramapo home buyers from property taxes. For a town being over built and in need of more revenue this is not in the best interest of existing home owners and the town.
The tax exemption for new home buyers is discriminatory to current residents who have been burdened with paying exorbitant taxes for many years. Is the town making a statement of favoring certain populations while adding further hardship to current tax paying residents?
I did not get this opportunity when I newly constructed my house and there is no need to increase population density in ramapo. Lower taxes for everyone else by increasing fees for new houses since we need to live with the high density housing.
Why should my hard working family be asked to carry a higher tax burden than the new “residents”? Current residents have funded the infrastructure and other costs to maintain Ramapo, including schools. New residents should carry the same responsibility and not always look to cheat the system.
This is a JOKE there is no problem bringing in new development to Ramapo. In reality it’s being over developed and no incentives are needed. Everyone - new construction or not - needs to be taxed.
The scheme will stimulate faster development in the area, will increase the burden of social facilities like school, library... Also, not fair to the original home owners who make up the gap of tax break. Finally, boost increase in property tax.
No need to attract new development nor attract new homeowners. It's already over-crowded.
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the town board backed down and pulled the proposal so our taxes wont be funding those unnecessary exemptions. im honestly blown away that we got them to listen after all this pressure. stick around because we need to keep paying attention to what they pull next.
September 17, 2018
Final supporters
The Ramapo Town Board is considering the adoption of a new local law that would create a new class of property exemptions for new home buyers but only for newly developed homes in Ramapo. http://ramapo.org/page/news-7/news/public-hearing-proposed-local-law-providing-an-exemption-for-first-time-buyers-of-newly-constructed-homes---august-27-2018-7pm-248.html
This type of law that is allowed by the state of New York and is a tool for municipalities to attract new development and in turn to attract new homeowners to invest in the Town.
The primary area for new development is the unincorporated areas of Ramapo where there is already tremendous demand.
Ramapo does not suffer from lack of developer interest or any lack of new buyer interest in new homes in Ramapo. There is simply no justification for this new local law other than to provide a wholly unnecessary financial gift to the developers of new homes and their buyers.
The Town of Ramapo is fiscally strained and simply cannot afford to approve a local law that will lead to an unjustifiable loss of property tax revenue.
I am a taxpayer of the Town of Ramapo and I oppose the Town Board approving this new proposed law and oppose the holding the public hearing during the height of the vacation period for the taxpayers of Ramapo.
Updates
August 4, 2018
just saw we hit 250 signatures and honestly im kind of blown away. its pretty clear people around here arent happy about these tax breaks and want the board to listen.
Reached 250 supporters
August 3, 2018
August 3, 2018
im still reading through all the comments coming in and it is clear im not the only one frustrated by this attempt to hand out tax breaks. the town board thinks we wont notice what they are doing but the reaction here proves otherwise.
Reached 100 supporters
August 3, 2018
July 31, 2018
we are almost at 100 signatures which will really help us show the board that people are paying attention. if you can send the link to a few neighbors right now we should hit that milestone by tonight.
115 Comments
To approve this tax exemtion would increase the tax burden on all other tax payers and add additional strain on resources and services without equal responsibility. Also, there is no need to add additional burden on long-time residents especially retirees.
I oppose any law that exempts new Ramapo home buyers from property taxes. For a town being over built and in need of more revenue this is not in the best interest of existing home owners and the town.
The tax exemption for new home buyers is discriminatory to current residents who have been burdened with paying exorbitant taxes for many years. Is the town making a statement of favoring certain populations while adding further hardship to current tax paying residents?
I did not get this opportunity when I newly constructed my house and there is no need to increase population density in ramapo. Lower taxes for everyone else by increasing fees for new houses since we need to live with the high density housing.
Why should my hard working family be asked to carry a higher tax burden than the new “residents”? Current residents have funded the infrastructure and other costs to maintain Ramapo, including schools. New residents should carry the same responsibility and not always look to cheat the system.
This is a JOKE there is no problem bringing in new development to Ramapo. In reality it’s being over developed and no incentives are needed. Everyone - new construction or not - needs to be taxed.
The scheme will stimulate faster development in the area, will increase the burden of social facilities like school, library... Also, not fair to the original home owners who make up the gap of tax break. Finally, boost increase in property tax.
No need to attract new development nor attract new homeowners. It's already over-crowded.
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To approve this tax exemtion would increase the tax burden on all other tax payers and add additional strain on resources and services without equal responsibility. Also, there is no need to add additional burden on long-time residents especially retirees.