UT HB0124

Veteran claimants for the disabled/deceased military property tax exemption generally need to apply only once, rather than annually, with counties prohibited from requiring reapplication unless specific circumstances occur (change in disability percentage, property ownership change, occupancy change, or different claimant).

Counties may only require a new statement of disability if the disability percentage has changed or if the veteran claimant is a different individual than the original applicant.

Accreditation requirements for persons assisting veterans with VA benefits applications now apply only if federal law requires accreditation, and prohibitions on receiving compensation or guaranteeing benefits apply only if federal law prohibits such conduct.

Persons assisting veterans with initial VA benefits applications must disclose in writing whether there are any charges for the assistance, if charges are allowed by federal law.

The bill takes effect May 6, 2026, with retrospective operation to January 1, 2026 for the property tax exemption provisions.