Gov. Rick Snyder has signed legislation extending the current homestead property tax exemption for disabled military veterans to a veteran’s spouse if the veteran dies before the tax break is granted.
The existing property tax exemption eases the cost of home ownership for military veterans who were honorably discharged and are disabled and unable to work.
“Michigan’s military veterans, particularly those who are disabled, have sacrificed more for us than we can ever repay,” Snyder said. “They have served to protect our way of life and our freedom. This property tax break will be available to their families will help them afford homes and stay right here in Michigan.”
The bill, sponsored by state Sen. Dave Hildenbrand, also requires that the spouse would need to remain unmarried for the exemption to continue.
“Michigan’s disabled veterans have served our state and nation valiantly and selflessly,” Hildenbrand said. “We owe our freedom to these individuals and should provide the tax relief necessary for them to be successful homeowners. This legislation improves the current property tax exemption by streamlining the process and guaranteeing this benefit for these veterans and their spouses.”
According to state officials, Michigan is home to nearly 700,000 veterans.
The governor created the Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency in January to better connect veterans to services and benefits and to coordinate the efforts of state agencies.
Snyder participated in a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Monday for the second phase of the Silver Star Apartment complex on the campus of the Battle Creek Veterans Affairs Medical Center. The 101-unit supportive housing apartment community will serve homeless veterans.
The governor also this week hosted the Governor’s Summit in Taylor, aimed at helping connect job providers with talented and skilled veterans.
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