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NJ A3688

NJ A3688
Authorizes proportional property tax exemption for honorably discharged veterans having a service-connected disability and requires State to reimburse municipalities for cost of exemption.


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Introduced
02/12/2024
In Committee
02/12/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/12/2026

Introduced Session

2024-2025 Regular Session

Bill Summary

The bill grants a property tax exemption to honorably discharged veterans having a service-connected disability in proportion to their disability percentage rating. The exemption is granted to those with a disability percentage rating of at least 25 percent, and the exemption is capped at $15,000. Those with a 100 percent disability percentage rating would still be allowed a 100 percent property tax exemption without a cap, as is the case under current law. In addition, the bill grants those honorably discharged veterans having less than a 100 percent service-connected disability, but who are unemployable, a 100 percent property tax exemption, which matches the current 100 percent property tax exemption for honorably discharged veterans having a 100 percent disability percentage rating. As under current law, the bill allows the property tax exemption to extend to the surviving spouse of a veteran. The bill eliminates all references to medical conditions so that any service-connected disability, as determined by the United States Department of Veterans' Affairs, will make a veteran eligible for the property tax exemption. Finally, the bill requires the State to annually reimburse taxing districts, including for administrative costs, for the property tax exemptions granted to disabled veterans and their surviving spouses. The bill includes reporting provisions so proper reimbursement can be made.

AI Summary

This bill grants a property tax exemption to honorably discharged veterans with a service-connected disability of at least 25%, with the exemption amount proportional to their disability percentage rating. The exemption is capped at $15,000, except for those with a 100% disability rating who can still receive a 100% exemption. The bill also allows a 100% exemption for veterans with less than 100% disability who are deemed unemployable due to their service-connected disability. Additionally, the bill requires the state to annually reimburse municipalities for the cost of these property tax exemptions, including administrative costs.

Committee Categories

Military Affairs and Security

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Military and Veterans' Affairs Committee (on 02/12/2024)

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