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State rule changes expand totally disabled veterans' tax exemption; Pitman warned of revenue impact
Summary
Administrator McCafferty said recent State changes broadened eligibility for the Total Disabled Veterans property-tax exemption, increasing approvals statewide and potentially reducing municipal tax revenue; neither state nor federal governments are reimbursing municipalities.
Administrator McCafferty told the council that recent State adjustments to the criteria for the Total Disabled Veterans exemption have broadened eligibility, resulting in more veterans applying and being approved.
She said the change could cause significant decreases to municipal tax revenue because "Currently, neither the State or Federal Government is reimbursing municipalities for the tax revenue no longer being received." Chief Dan McAteer, a disabled veteran, urged the council to handle the matter sensitively, noting many veterans feel uncomfortable applying for benefits and that the issue should not be framed only in terms of revenue.
Council members were asked to keep the change in mind for upcoming budget decisions; no action or ordinance was adopted at the work session.
