Bill > HB1328

This bill establishes a new Veterans Property Tax Rebate and Rent Rebate Assistance Program for veterans who have been honorably discharged from the armed forces within the past three years. The program provides financial rebates to eligible veterans for real property taxes or rent paid during a calendar year, with rebate amounts varying based on household income. For those with household incomes between $0-$35,000, rebates range from $250 to $650, with additional supplemental amounts available for those whose property taxes exceed 15% of their household income (with some geographic exceptions). To qualify, veterans must file a claim with the Department of Revenue by June 30 of the year following the tax year, providing documentation such as a DD214 or DD215 discharge form and proof of property tax or rent payment. The program is funded by a $40 million transfer from the General Fund to a newly established Veterans Property Tax Rebate and Rent Rebate Assistance Account. The bill includes provisions for claim verification, appeal processes, and penalties for fraudulent claims, and requires the Department of Revenue to submit annual reports to the legislature detailing program usage by school district and county. The program is set to take effect on July 1, 2025, or immediately thereafter.

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