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This bill modifies the existing Pennsylvania law regarding real estate tax exemptions and reductions for disabled veterans by expanding and clarifying the eligibility criteria and benefit amounts. Previously, veterans were only exempt from real estate taxes if they had served in a war or armed conflict, but now the bill removes that specific war service requirement and establishes a graduated reduction in property tax assessment based on the veteran's service-connected disability rating. Specifically, veterans with a disability rating of at least 10% from the United States Veterans' Administration can now receive property tax reductions ranging from $7,500 to $15,000, depending on the severity of their disability (with incremental reductions at 10-30%, 30-50%, 50-70%, and 70% or higher disability levels). To qualify, the veteran must be a Pennsylvania resident, have been honorably discharged, own the property solely or with a spouse, and have their need for the reduction verified by the State Veterans' Commission. The changes will take effect 60 days after the bill's enactment, making the tax relief more accessible to a broader range of disabled veterans.

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