MA H3245

Veterans with 100% service-connected permanent and total disability would receive a full property tax exemption on their primary residence under the proposed amendment to Chapter 59 of the General Laws.

Current law provides limited relief of either $10,000 off taxable valuation or $1,500, and requires veterans to have received VA "specially adapted housing" assistance to qualify.

The bill removes the specially adapted housing requirement, expanding eligibility to all veterans with 100% service-connected disability.

Property must be owned or deeded in the name of the qualified veteran or their spouse and serve as their primary residence.

Filed by Representative Michael J. Soter (8th Worcester) on January 16, 2025, with 12 bipartisan co-sponsors; similar legislation was filed in the 2023-2024 session as House No. 2954.