The Nassau County Legislature will hold a public hearing on Monday, June 29, 2026, at 1 p.m. to consider a proposed local law aimed at amending the county’s administrative code to grant a real property tax exemption to veterans who have been rated 100 percent disabled by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs. The hearing will take place in the Peter J. Schmitt Memorial Legislative Chamber, located in the Theodore Roosevelt Executive and Legislative Building at 1550 Franklin Avenue, Mineola, New York.

The proposed amendment, identified as Local Law 31-26 (LE), seeks to provide financial relief to fully disabled veterans through a property tax exemption. Copies of the proposed legislation are available for public review during regular business hours at the Office of the Clerk of the Nassau County Legislature.

Public participation will be permitted in accordance with the Legislature’s procedures. Attendees wishing to address the Legislature must submit a written slip to the Clerk’s office prior to speaking. Comments will be limited to three minutes per speaker. Speakers may participate during the pre-calendar public comment period and the public hearing portion of the meeting. Additional opportunities for public comment occur at committee meetings, though remarks are restricted to items on the agenda.

The Legislature has established a maximum occupancy limit of 251 individuals for the primary chamber and an additional 71 for the adjoining legislative antechamber, as mandated by the Nassau County Fire Marshal's Office. Members of the public unable to attend may submit comments by email to LegPublicComment@nassaucountyny.gov, ensuring their input is included in the official legislative record.

To accommodate individuals with disabilities, the Nassau County Legislature offers accessibility and reasonable accommodations. Those requiring assistance are advised to contact the Office of the Clerk of the Legislature or the Nassau County Office for the Physically Challenged. The Legislature also provides live streaming of its meetings on its official website to facilitate public access.

This hearing represents the next step in the legislative review process for the proposed exemption, reflecting ongoing efforts in Nassau County to support veterans and address property tax concerns.