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NC S660

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/25/2025

Primary Sponsor

Val Applewhite

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 Session

AI Summary

  • Increases the disabled veteran property tax homestead exclusion in phases: from $45,000 to $75,000 (July 2025), to $125,000 (July 2026), and up to $500,000 or 100% of appraised value (July 2027)

  • Exempts the primary motor vehicle owned by a 100% disabled veteran from property tax, excluding vehicles used for business or commercial purposes

  • Establishes a "hold harmless" reimbursement model where the state reimburses local governments for 50% of revenue losses from these exemptions, with full reimbursement for losses exceeding 1% of a locality's general fund revenue

  • Creates a prequalification process allowing disabled veterans to confirm eligibility for the homestead exclusion before purchasing a home

  • Appropriates $10 million in nonrecurring funds to establish the Veterans' Economic Development Incentive Grant Program, providing $100,000 grants for veteran affordable housing, accessibility infrastructure improvements, and employment programs

Legislative Description

Honoring Sacrifice: NC Veterans Relief Act

Appropriations

Last Action

Ref To Com On Rules and Operations of the Senate

3/26/2025

Committee Referrals

Rules and Operations of the Senate3/26/2025

Full Bill Text

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