Dutchess Exec To Propose $5.5M Property Tax Levy Reduction

POUGHKEEPSIE, NY — Dutchess County is poised to see the largest tax cut in its history.

County Executive Marc Molinaro said he will present his 2022 executive budget Wednesday, Oct. 27 and the proposal will include a $5.5 million reduction to the county property tax levy and a cut of more than 10 percent to the property tax rate on taxpayers' bills.

The budget proposal provides for the eighth consecutive property tax levy cut and the seventh consecutive property tax rate cut, according to a spokesperson.

Coupled with the recently announced proposal to eliminate sales tax on clothing and footwear items less than $110, the 2022 executive budget provides tax relief and represents Molinaro's commitment to tax relief for homeowners and businesses.

The combined impact of the sales tax and property tax measures is projected to be $20 million in annual savings to taxpayers.

Molinaro said, over the past two years, families, farmers and businesses in the county have face uncertainty.

"But throughout it all they have been able to count on the consistency and competence of Dutchess County Government," he said, "our commitment to quality services and sound fiscal management."