Turn My House into a Church to Avoid Property Taxes (Syosset: big house, school)
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"Let this year be over..."
(set 17 days ago)
Location: Where my bills arrive
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Originally Posted by TomMoser
You cannot prohibit houses of worship through zoning, as that is considered discriminatory.
But if a private residence is to become a public venue wouldn't the town want to ensure adequate safety measures are in place. Should any new house of worship require adequate fire extinguishers and or a sprinkler system? I am sure other businesses would require it...
Look for the Church of Hot Karl real soon. I just got ordained online. Through the power of the Lord and the state of Nevada I now present to you the Reverend Hot Karl. I'll let y'all know how I make out with the tax break.
Google images on the address for Congregation Simchat HaLev. Looks like a very nice big house in Syosset. Wouldn't know if the rabbi lives there but it's a house--not a typical synagogue or temple.
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