Bill > HB1119

This bill modifies the existing Pennsylvania law regarding real estate tax exemptions for disabled veterans by expanding and clarifying eligibility requirements. Currently, veterans who were honorably discharged from the armed forces and served in a war or armed conflict could receive a full tax exemption. The bill removes the requirement of serving in a specific war and introduces a new proportional exemption for veterans with service-connected disabilities between 10% and 90%, as determined by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs. Under the new provisions, the amount of property tax reduction will be directly proportional to the veteran's disability rating. To qualify, the veteran must own the dwelling either solely, with a spouse, or as an estate by the entireties, and must have their need for the exemption verified by the State Veterans Commission. The changes aim to provide more comprehensive tax relief for disabled veterans who may not have previously qualified under the original law, and the bill will take effect 60 days after its passage.