The bill amends section 196.24 of the Florida Statutes to increase the tax exemption for certain disabled ex-servicemembers. Specifically, it raises the property tax exemption value from $5,000 to $10,000 for ex-servicemembers who are bona fide residents of Florida, discharged under honorable conditions, and have a disability rating of 10 percent or more due to misfortune or wartime service. The bill also confirms that a certificate of disability from the United States Government or the Department of Veterans Affairs serves as prima facie evidence for entitlement to this exemption.

Additionally, the bill extends the same tax exemption to the unremarried surviving spouses of disabled ex-servicemembers. The effective date for this change is set for July 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
S 218 Filed: 196.24