Bill > HB644

This bill modifies the application process for a property tax exemption for the dwelling of a surviving spouse of a disabled veteran, clarifying that a surviving spouse can submit documentation of Dependency and Indemnity Compensation from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs as an alternative to providing a certification or rating decision of the disabled veteran's disability. This exemption, which applies to a "dwelling house" meaning a primary residence occupied by no more than two families, is available to disabled veterans, disabled active duty service members, and certain surviving spouses, including those of disabled veterans who meet specific criteria or individuals who died in the line of duty. The bill also allows individuals to apply for this exemption before purchasing a property, with the Department of Assessments and Taxation providing a preliminary approval or denial and the potential exemption amount within 15 business days, and if preliminarily approved, the exemption will be granted upon ownership without a new application.

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