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FL S0910
Joint Resolution
AI Summary
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Proposes constitutional amendment to Section 6 of Article VII authorizing living spouses of deceased combat-disabled veterans to receive ad valorem tax discounts on homestead property.
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Eligible spouse must be unmarried and the deceased veteran must have been age 65 or older at death, partially or totally permanently disabled due to combat, and honorably discharged.
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Tax discount percentage equals the veteran's service-connected disability percentage as determined by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs.
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Exemption is transferrable to another residence if the spouse remains unmarried and uses the new property as a primary residence.
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Requires submission of official VA disability letter, evidence of combat-related disability, and copy of honorable discharge to county property appraiser by March 1 to qualify.
Legislative Description
Homestead Exemption/Living Spouse of Deceased Combat-Disabled Veteran
Last Action
Died in Finance and Tax
5/1/2015