RALEIGH — On Friday, NC Senators Benton Sawrey (R – Johnston), Michael Lazzara (R – Onslow), and Todd Johnson (R – Union, Cabarrus) introduced Senate Bill 128: Heroes’ Homestead Act, a vital step in expanding property tax relief for North Carolina’s disabled veterans.
This legislation raises the property tax homestead exclusion from $45,000 to $76,500, ensuring that disabled veterans who have sacrificed for our nation receive the financial support they’ve earned.
Senator Lazzara, a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps, emphasized the bill’s importance, stating “Our veterans put everything on the line for our freedoms, and it’s our duty to make sure they are taken care of when they come home. The Heroes’ Homestead Act ensures that North Carolina remains the most military-friendly state in the nation by reducing the financial burden on those who have already given so much. This is more than tax relief — it’s a promise kept.”
Senator Sawrey highlighted the broader impact of the bill, adding “This legislation is about honoring our commitment to those who have served. By increasing the homestead exemption, we’re giving disabled veterans and their families the security and stability they’ve earned. North Carolina will always stand by its heroes.”
Senator Johnson reinforced the importance of supporting veterans through such policies. “Our disabled veterans shouldn’t have to worry about losing their homes due to rising property taxes. This bill delivers real financial relief and shows that North Carolina values and supports those who have sacrificed in service to our country.”
The bill would take effect for taxable years beginning on or after July 1, 2026, reinforcing North Carolina’s commitment to its veteran community.
Hummmmm
“The Heroes’ Homestead Act ensures that North Carolina remains the most military-friendly state in the nation by reducing the financial burden on those who have already given so much.”
I’m not saying disabled veterans don’t deserve this, they do. Sounds like typical political pandering to me. How does this make NC the most military friendly state?
States like Florida have Homestead Exemptions for everyone. That means that ALL veterans get to claim a Homestead Exemption. I too am a disabled veteran and sacrificed for this country, however ALL Veterans sacrificed for this country and they are ALL Heroes.
Why not full exemption from property taxes for 100% disabled veterans like MD and VA?
I’ve met several “disabled veterans” who are not really disabled. The Federal Government gives out disability like candy at a parade. One veteran actually explained to me how easy it is to get benefits. Disabled veterans need more scrutiny when applying for benefits.
True words, my friend.
I have heard the same thing from numerous vets.
You have no idea what veterans have gone through. Looks can be deceiving. What isn’t broken on the outside may be absolutely destroyed on the inside. Just enjoy the freedom that we all provided and continue to provide. If you aren’t willing to raise your right hand in defense of this country then let the people who did enjoy the benefits that they earned. No one gets deployed and comes home the same person.
What about disabled LEOs? Or disabled educators? Or disabled fore fighters? Or disabled medical personnel? Where does the pandering end? #VoteOutIncumbents
because teaching compares to taking fire from the taliban?!
@JH: Because educating the minds of the future compares to blindly following orders from a politician?
Although I applaud what the senator is doing, it appears we are accepting that we are OK with being taxed. Taxation on income and property is theft. Always has been and always will be. Paying tax on what you buy and having tariffs support the federal government is the ultimate goal to personal liberty.
Tariffs don’t support the government. The only thing (other than making political points) that tariffs do is raise prices for consumers, aka you pay higher prices for what you buy, and I’m sure you’re already complaining about that.
Not sure you understand tariffs based on your opinion.
I agree they give out disability like it’s nothing …everyone needs to pay their share don’t exempt anyone …h*ll no!!!!
I disagree, Our soldiers deserve the best care available. Taxpayers deserve a system that helps them without the other riffraff taking advantage of the disability system.
For those of you that are suggesting that getting disability benefits from the VA is somehow easy, you’ve apparently never dealt with them.
Yes I have and they do not scrutinize applications like they should. Don’t confuse the tedious process with lack of oversight.
Wow. Lucky me. Aggravating to no end.
It is not “easy” to get disability from the VA. Whoever is speaking that lie needs to stop. Jus’ Sayin’…
You are confused. While the process is tedious, the oversight is not doing it’s job and too many are approved for benefits they do not deserve. It needs to be addressed.
I am very thankful for this.
Folks, less that 1% of Americans serve in the military. Around 6% of Americans are veterans. For the sake of simplicity, divide that 6% by 50 states and that is the amount of people impacted by this in any respectable state; including NC. Now divide that number again by how many are disabled and you can clearly see this tax savings for veterans will minimally impact the non-veteran community. Everybody calm down.
@The Truth Police.
If less than 1% of Americans served in the military how can 6% be veterans? If all who served in the military are considered veterans, where did the extra 5% of veterans come from?