Bill > H3009

This bill modifies property tax exemptions for veterans with disabilities by establishing a sliding scale of tax relief based on disability ratings determined by the Veterans Administration or armed forces branches. Under the new provisions, veterans with a disability rating of 10% or more will be eligible for property tax exemptions, with the amount of exemption increasing incrementally from $400 for a 10% disability rating up to $1,000 for a 100% disability rating. The bill requires the Department of Revenue, in collaboration with the Commissioner of Veterans' Affairs, to develop and implement the specific exemption scale by January 1, 2027. To qualify, veterans must be legal residents of Massachusetts, have been discharged under honorable conditions, and have been domiciled in the state for at least 6 months before military service or have resided in Massachusetts for 5 consecutive years prior to filing for the exemption. The bill also ensures that if both spouses are veterans, each can receive the exemption individually, and once granted, the exemption will continue in subsequent years unless the veteran's disability rating falls below 10% or the assessors determine the veteran no longer meets the original qualification criteria.

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https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H3009