Fulton County eyes tax break for fire, EMS volunteers

JOHNSTOWN — Lawmakers in Fulton County could vote on a conditional tax break for volunteer firefighters and EMTs next week. The proposal is enabled by state legislation passed last year which allows local governments and school districts to waive property taxes up to 10% for some volunteer emergency personnel. A few strings attached: volunteers must be active, hold at least five years of membership, reside in their own tax district of service and use their property strictly for residential purposes. Recipients must reapply annually until they've been involved for 20 years or more. Fulton County Board of Supervisors Chairman Scott Horton ultimately supports…
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