The “Property Tax Cap” Is it really 2%?.

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The “Property Tax Cap” Is it really 2%?

What is it really? Maximum Allowable Levy-Limits the annual growth of property taxes levied by local taxing entities to 2% or the rate of inflation, whichever is less: Subject to certain exemptions and allowances which could result in an “allowable levy” greater than or less than 2%. Can be overridden by a Supermajority, which means at least 60% of district voters.

In Summary THE CAP IS NOT ABSOLUTE School Budgets within the allowable levy limits still need to be approved by a simple majority (50% plus one) of voters. If voters defeat the budget twice or the district decides to implement a contingency budget after one defeat, the maximum allowable tax levy is FROZEN at the amount levied the prior year (i.e. 0% increase). The “Cap” will seldom be exactly 2% after exemptions and allowances are applied. These factors will vary from year to year and in each taxing jurisdiction. Examples of variances and allowances are debt service payments less aid received and retirement system costs that exceed 2% of covered payroll. Cap can be exceeded by a Supermajority or at least 60% of the voters. If you don’t levy the “maximum” allowable, a district can carryover the unused tax levy growth to the following budget year.

What factors go into the calculation? Inflation or the Consumer Price Index (CPI). Growth Factor-provided by NYS. This is a quantity change in taxable property values in the base year. Tort settlements or awards exceeding 5% of the tax levy in the base year. Capital Costs-Debt Service, principal and interest payments, for voter approved projects or borrowing for capital purchases (ex. buses) less State Capital Transportation & Building Aid. Pension cost increases exceeding 2% of covered payroll. Carryover from prior year. PILOT payments-Payment in lieu of taxes.

Other things to keep in mind A district cannot circumvent the cap by having the public vote on a separate referendum for specific programs, such as athletics or music. The district sets the levy TOTAL. Other factors may affect your individual tax bill, such as reassessment, equalization rate, a town’s apportionment of the total levy or STAR exemption changes.

2017-2018 Maximum Tax Levy Calculation X Tax Base Growth Factor x 1.0071 SUBTOTAL $20,467,197 Plus 2016-17 PILOTS (estimate) + 362,482 SUBTOTAL $20,829,679 Subtract: Claims/Judgments 0 Local Share of 2016-17 Capital Expense 746,258 =Adjusted 2016-2017 Tax Levy $20,083,421

2017-2018 Projected Tax Levy Threshold Adjusted 2016-17 Tax Levy $20,083,421 X Allowable Levy Growth Factor x 1.0126 SUBTOTAL $20,336,472 Less Projected 2017-18 PILOTS - 340,831 Plus Available Carryover 0 2017-18 Tax Levy Limit $19,995,641 *Now add 2017-18 Applicable Exemptions*

2017-2018 Projected Tax Levy Threshold 2017-18 TAX LEVY LIMIT $19,995,641 ADD: Claims/Judgments > 5% + 0 ERS Employer Contribution + 0 TRS Employer Contribution + 0 Local Share of Capital Exp. + 833,115 SUBTOTAL $ 20,828,756 Less: Erroneous Levy from Prior Year - 0 2017-18 MAXIMUM TAX LEVY THRESHOLD $ 20,828,756

Change from 2016-2017 2017-18 Maximum Levy Threshold $20,828,756 2016-17 Tax Levy 20,322,904 $ Change $ 505,852 % Change 2.489%

Tax Cap History Maximum Allowable Levy Actual Levy 2012-2013 1.8% 2013-2014 4.5% 2014-2015 1.7% 2015-2016 1.5% 2016-2017 0.7% 2017-2018 2.5% 1.8% 2.7% 1.7% 1.5% 0.7% 2.0%