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HB 4682

Property tax: exemptions; exemption for the surviving spouse of a disabled veteran; modify. Amends sec. 7b of 1893 PA 206 (MCL 211.7b).

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Jay DeBoyer and 4 co-sponsors

Michigan bill extends property tax exemptions to surviving spouses of disabled veterans, potentially reducing local tax revenue while providing financial relief to military families.

bill electronically reproduced 06/25/2025
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Bill Summary · HB 4682

Legislative bill overview

HB 4682 modifies Michigan's property tax exemption law to extend tax relief benefits to surviving spouses of disabled veterans. The bill amends the existing MCL 211.7b statute, which currently governs property tax exemptions for disabled veterans, to include their surviving spouses as eligible beneficiaries.

Why is this important

Property tax exemptions represent significant financial relief for eligible households. Extending this benefit to surviving spouses of disabled veterans provides ongoing economic support to families who have already sacrificed through military service-related disabilities, potentially affecting thousands of Michigan homeowners and local municipal tax bases.

Potential points of contention

  • Revenue impact on local government: Property tax exemptions reduce funding for schools, counties, and municipalities that rely on these revenues; the fiscal impact on Michigan jurisdictions remains unclear
  • Definition and eligibility scope: The bill's language regarding which surviving spouses qualify (remarriage status, duration of marriage, income limits) could determine program cost and fairness
  • Implementation timeline and retroactivity: Questions about whether exemptions apply prospectively only or retroactively to existing cases, affecting administrative burden and costs

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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