Senate Bill 175 aims to provide financial relief to disabled veterans by mandating a significant reduction in building permit fees for necessary home improvements. Specifically, the bill requires political subdivisions to reduce the fee by 75 percent or $500, whichever is less, for permits related to improvements that accommodate the disabilities of disabled veterans. The residence must be the primary home of the disabled veteran or their caretaker, and the bill establishes a clear definition of "disabled veteran" as per existing law.

To implement this fee reduction, the bill introduces new provisions under section 66.0628, including the creation of subsections that outline the criteria for eligibility and the necessary proof required for the fee reduction. The bill renumbers an existing subsection and adds new definitions and requirements to ensure that the benefits are appropriately targeted to those who qualify. This legislative change is designed to ease the financial burden on disabled veterans making essential modifications to their homes.