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Durham raises service‑connected total disability veteran tax credit to $4,500
Summary
The Town Council unanimously adopted Ordinance #2026-02 to raise the service‑connected total disability veteran tax credit threshold to $4,500 after a brief public hearing and supportive public comment.
The Durham Town Council voted unanimously on March 23 to adopt Ordinance #2026-02, which raises the service-connected total disability veteran tax credit threshold to $4,500.
Chair Joseph Friedman opened and closed the public hearing and moved to adopt the ordinance; Councilor Robin Vogt seconded the motion. The ordinance was adopted on a roll call vote of 9-0.
During the public-comment period, resident Hunt Kerrigan—who identified himself as a retired U.S. Army colonel—urged the Council to approve the change and said the credit “demonstrates the town’s strong commitment to veterans.” Julian Smith voiced that the increase could have been larger but nonetheless supported adoption.
The ordinance amends Chapter 132, Section 132‑4 of the Durham Town Code. The ordinance text in the Council packet specifies the new $4,500 threshold; the adopted ordinance takes effect as provided in the local code (the ordinance did not specify a separate effective date during the meeting).
The Council adopted the ordinance after a brief hearing and without further amendment.
