Bill > HB1333

This bill expands the property tax credit eligibility for disabled veterans in Washington County by modifying the definition of "disabled veteran" to include individuals honorably discharged from the Uniformed Services (as defined in 10 U.S.C. § 101) who have a permanent service-connected disability declared by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. The bill specifically allows the county to grant a property tax credit for dwelling houses owned by disabled veterans or their surviving spouses, with the credit amount matching the percentage of the veteran's service-connected disability rating. To qualify, applicants must submit a discharge certificate and a certification of disability, with strict confidentiality provisions protecting the disability documentation. The surviving spouse can continue to receive the tax credit if they own and reside in the dwelling house previously owned by the disabled veteran, provided they meet certain conditions. The changes will take effect on June 1, 2025, and apply to taxable years beginning after June 30, 2025, potentially benefiting more veterans, including members of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and the Public Health Service who were not previously covered under the existing law.

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