Veterans organizations

From the 2024 DOR Tax Exemption Study

84.36.030(4) - Veterans organizations Description Property owned by veterans’ organizations or societies that are recognized as such by the Department of Defense and have national chapters can qualify for a property tax exemption. Purpose Supports patriotism and the activities of veteran’s organizations. Taxpayer ($ in millions): savings FY 2024 FY 2025 FY 2026 FY 2027 State Taxes $0.130 $0.133 $0.137 $0.140 Local Taxes $0.385 $0.407 $0.430 $0.454 Repeal of Repealing a property tax exemption would not increase state revenues. A repeal exemption shifts the state property tax to the currently exempt taxpayers and reduces the tax burden of other taxpayers. It may decrease the local rate and possibly result in local taxing districts at their statutory maximum rate experiencing a revenue increase. Potential ($ in millions): revenue gains FY 2024 FY 2025 FY 2026 FY 2027 from full repeal State Taxes $0.000 $0.000 $0.000 $0.000 Local Taxes $0.000 $0.012 $0.024 $0.025 Assumptions - The total estimated exempt value is $60 million. - This repeal takes effect beginning with property taxes due for calendar year 2025. - Growth rate mirrors the property tax growth rate reflected in the Economic a