Bill > HB2089

This bill establishes the "Missouri Disabled Veterans Homestead Exemption", which provides property tax relief for veterans with service-connected disabilities and their surviving spouses. The exemption will be available starting January 1, 2027, and offers graduated tax breaks based on disability ratings: veterans with a 30-50% disability rating can receive a $2,500 annual exemption, those with 50-70% disability can receive a $5,000 exemption, and veterans with 70% or higher disability can receive a 100% property tax exemption on their primary residence. Surviving spouses of service-connected deceased veterans who receive dependency and indemnity compensation may also qualify for a 100% property tax exemption. To be eligible, veterans must be Missouri residents with an honorable discharge, own and occupy a qualifying residence valued under $250,000, and have a certified service-connected disability. The exemption can be transferred to a new primary residence if the qualifying veteran moves to a care facility or if the surviving spouse sells the property. Veterans with a 100% permanent and total disability rating will not need to reapply annually, and the exemption will automatically continue. The bill includes provisions to ensure the tax exemption does not interfere with standard tax rate calculations and includes a six-year sunset provision requiring reauthorization by the state legislature.

Military Affairs and Security

https://house.mo.gov/Bill.aspx?bill=HB2089&year=2026&code=R