Bill > H3069

This bill proposes to add a new property tax exemption for senior veterans with a 100% service-connected disability rating. Specifically, the bill allows cities and towns that choose to accept this provision to provide a property tax exemption for veterans who are 65 years or older, have a 100% disability rating from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, and were domiciled in Massachusetts for at least 6 months before military service or resided in the state for one consecutive year before filing for the exemption. The exemption would apply to the veteran's primary residence, with the amount of the exemption matching the percentage of their permanent service-connected disability. Importantly, if the veteran passes away, the tax exemption would continue for their surviving spouse, provided the spouse remains an owner and occupant of the home and is at least 65 years old. For municipalities that opt into this program, the state would fully reimburse the local government for the lost tax revenue, ensuring the city or town does not bear the financial burden of the exemption.

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https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H3069