BoA Tax Abatement Committee 9/16/2026

The Board of Alders Tax Abatement Committee met on September 16, 2026, to discuss several tax abatement and deferral requests related to real property taxes in New Haven. Key procurement-related discussions included motions to abate or defer property taxes for individuals facing financial hardship due to health issues, such as Victoria H. Byrd and another elderly resident undergoing cancer treatment. The committee also addressed a tax exemption issue for a local cemetery, which had failed to submit required quadrennial reports, resulting in a temporary removal of its tax-exempt status. After discussion, the committee voted to abate the taxes for the individuals and the cemetery, emphasizing the importance of timely filing for future exemptions. The meeting concluded with motions passed to approve these abatements and deferrals, ensuring continued support for vulnerable taxpayers and tax-exempt organizations.