Are Volunteer Firefighters and EMS Workers Eligible for a Property Tax Exemption in Islip?

Long Island depends heavily on volunteer fire departments and ambulance services. Your service may qualify you for a real property tax exemption.

Is There an Exemption in Islip?

Yes. The Town of Islip Assessor's Office lists Volunteer Firefighter & Ambulance Workers among the property tax exemptions it administers. The residence must be the volunteer's primary residence and the volunteer must appear on the official list of the applicable department.

How Common Is This?

The Town's 2026 adopted budget reports approximately 1,150 volunteer firefighter and ambulance worker exemptions being administered.

Conclusion

If you are a volunteer firefighter or ambulance worker who owns a home in Islip, verify your circumstances and current rules with the Town of Islip Assessor's Office.

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