Bill > B26-0476

This bill amends the District of Columbia property tax exemption rules for disabled veterans and their surviving spouses by expanding and clarifying existing tax relief provisions. Specifically, the bill provides a complete property tax exemption for veterans who have been classified by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs as having a total and permanent disability, or who are rated at 100% disability due to unemployability. The bill also extends the property tax exemption to the surviving spouse of a disabled veteran, provided the dwelling unit previously received an exemption and the spouse continues to own and reside in the property. Additionally, the bill creates a new provision allowing the surviving spouse of a veteran who died in the line of duty to qualify for the tax exemption if the dwelling unit was owned by the veteran at the time of death, was acquired by the spouse within two years of the veteran's death, and the veteran was domiciled in the District at the time of death. The legislation aims to provide comprehensive property tax relief for disabled veterans and their families, recognizing their service and sacrifices.

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https://lims.dccouncil.gov/Legislation/B26-0476