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Veteran property-tax benefits can take the form of a full exemption, partial assessed-value reduction, credit, refund, or locally adopted program. Eligibility often depends on disability rating, residence, ownership, occupancy, income, service history, and filing deadlines.
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National overview
Property-tax relief takes several forms
These classifications are a scanning aid—not a determination of eligibility. A state may offer more than one program, and local taxes or assessments may be treated differently.
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Full exemption
May eliminate qualifying residential property tax under stated conditions.
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Partial exemption
May reduce taxable value or a defined portion of the tax obligation.
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Credit or deduction
May provide a credit, refund, or assessed-value deduction.
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Local-option relief
The available benefit depends substantially on county or municipal rules.
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Conditional mix
Multiple programs or benefit levels may apply depending on eligibility.
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Multiple programs or benefit levels may apply depending on eligibility.
Alabama offers property tax exemptions for permanently and totally disabled veterans regardless of age. Eligible veterans are exempt from all state property taxes, and depending on the specific homestead exemption claimed (H-3), may be exempt from all ad valorem taxes. County taxes may vary depending on the exemption type and local rules.
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Eligibility highlights
Permanently and totally disabled; must own and occupy as primary residence; no income limit for disabled; applies to home and up to 160 acres
Verification step
Visit your local county revenue commissioner or assessing official to apply for a homestead exemption.
May reduce taxable value or a defined portion of the tax obligation.
Alaska offers a mandatory property tax exemption on the first $150,000 of assessed value for disabled veterans. To qualify, veterans must have a service-connected disability rating of 50% or more and own and occupy the home as their primary residence. Municipalities have the option to increase the exemption amount beyond $150,000.
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Eligibility highlights
50% or more service-connected disability rating; own and occupy property as primary residence; surviving spouse age 60 or older if veteran passes away
Verification step
Veterans should contact their local municipal tax assessor's office to confirm exact local exemption amounts and apply.
Multiple programs or benefit levels may apply depending on eligibility.
Arizona offers property tax exemptions for honorably discharged veterans with service-connected or nonservice-connected disabilities. Veterans with a 100% service-connected disability may receive a full exemption on their primary residence, while those with lower disability ratings receive a partial exemption that is prorated based on their disability percentage. The baseline partial exemption amount is adjusted annually for inflation. All veteran exemptions are subject to strict household income limitations, though certain benefits like VA disability payments are excluded from the calculation.
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Honorable discharge; Arizona resident; primary residence; 100% service-connected disability receives full exemption; lower ratings receive partial exemption prorated by disability percentage; subject to household income limits (excluding VA/Social Security/military pension benefits).
Verification step
Apply with the local County Assessor between January and February 28th using the required forms and VA disability letter.
May eliminate qualifying residential property tax under stated conditions.
Arkansas provides a full property tax exemption on the primary residence (homestead) and personal property for qualifying disabled veterans. This statewide benefit is available to veterans with a 100% total and permanent service-connected disability or who receive special monthly compensation for specific losses. Unmarried surviving spouses and minor dependent children may also qualify. Eligible veterans must submit an annual Summary of Benefits letter to their county collector by October 15th to maintain the exemption.
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Eligibility highlights
100% total and permanent service-connected disability, unemployability, or loss of limbs/sight; must own and occupy property; unmarried surviving spouses and minor dependents eligible; annual application required
Verification step
Submit your VA Summary of Benefits letter annually by October 15th to your local county tax collector's office.
May reduce taxable value or a defined portion of the tax obligation.
California offers a Disabled Veterans' Exemption that reduces the property tax liability on the principal place of residence for qualified disabled veterans or their unmarried surviving spouses. There are two levels: a Basic exemption of $100,000 and a Low-Income exemption of $150,000, both of which are compounded annually by an inflation factor. The low-income exemption requires annual filing to verify income limits.
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Eligibility highlights
Must have a 100% disability rating from USDVA or be compensated at 100% due to unemployability, or be an unmarried surviving spouse; property must be the claimant's principal place of residence; low-income exemption requires annual household income below a specified limit.
Verification step
To apply for the exemption, a claim must be filed with the County Assessor where the property is located.
May reduce taxable value or a defined portion of the tax obligation.
Colorado offers a property tax exemption for qualifying disabled veterans, their surviving spouses, and Gold Star spouses. For eligible applicants, 50% of the first $200,000 of the actual value of their primary residence is exempt from property taxation. The state reimburses local county treasurers for the lost revenue.
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Eligibility highlights
100% permanent service-connected disability or unemployability status; honorable discharge; must own and occupy the home as primary residence since January 1; surviving spouses and Gold Star spouses may also qualify
Verification step
Submit a completed application to the local County Assessor's office by July 1.
Multiple programs or benefit levels may apply depending on eligibility.
Connecticut provides a conditional mix of property tax relief for veterans. A new law fully exempts the primary residence or one motor vehicle for veterans with a 100% service-connected permanent and total disability. Other veterans with at least 90 days of wartime service or a VA disability rating of 10% or more are eligible for basic or income-based partial exemptions ranging from $1,000 to $10,000 in assessed value reductions, with municipalities allowed to offer additional local-option exemptions.
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Eligibility highlights
100% service-connected permanent and total disability for full primary residence or one vehicle exemption; honorable discharge; wartime service of at least 90 days for basic exemption; must reside in CT.
Verification step
File for the exemption with the local town assessor.
May eliminate qualifying residential property tax under stated conditions.
Delaware provides a full property tax exemption for 100% disabled veterans. This credit applies to 100% of non-vocational school district property taxes, and counties also waive their property taxes for qualifying veterans. Eligible surviving spouses can maintain the exemption.
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Eligibility highlights
100% service-connected disability or unemployability rating; 3-year Delaware residency; primary residence; surviving spouse eligible if not remarried
Verification step
Veterans should apply through their local county assessment office by April 30th.
Multiple programs or benefit levels may apply depending on eligibility.
Florida offers multiple property-tax relief options for veterans based on their disability status. Veterans with a permanent and total service-connected disability are eligible for a full property tax exemption on their homestead. Those with a service-connected disability of 10 percent or greater qualify for a $5,000 property tax exemption. Additionally, partially disabled veterans aged 65 or older with combat-related disabilities may receive a discount proportional to their disability percentage. Unremarried surviving spouses can also inherit these exemptions under specific conditions.
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Permanent and total service-connected disability for full exemption; 10% or greater service-connected disability for $5,000 exemption; Age 65+ with combat-related disability for discount; Florida residency required; Homestead property ownership on Jan 1; Unremarried surviving spouses eligible.
Verification step
Apply through the local county property appraiser's office by providing documentation of the VA-certified disability.
May reduce taxable value or a defined portion of the tax obligation.
Georgia provides a homestead property tax exemption for qualifying disabled veterans and their unremarried surviving spouses or minor children. The exemption applies to the home and land they own and use as a primary residence. The maximum exemption amount is tied to a federally indexed rate and is up to $121,812 for 2025. Property value exceeding the exemption amount remains taxable.
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Honorably discharged disabled veteran (VA-rated 100% disabled or paid at 100% due to unemployability, or statutory award for loss of use of limbs/sight); must own and occupy home as primary residence; extends to unremarried surviving spouse or minor children.
Verification step
Veterans must file an Application for Homestead Exemption with their county tax commissioner or tax assessor's office.
The available benefit depends substantially on county or municipal rules.
Hawaii delegates real property tax administration to its individual counties, meaning veteran exemptions vary by location. Generally, counties offer a full exemption on the primary residence for totally or severely disabled veterans, reducing their annual property tax to a small minimum amount, typically between $150 and $300 depending on the county.
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Varies by county; generally requires total (100%) or severe (e.g., 70% in Maui, 80% in Kauai) service-connected disability; must own and occupy as primary residence; unmarried surviving spouses generally qualify.
Verification step
Check specific disability thresholds and apply directly through your local county Real Property Assessment Division.
May reduce taxable value or a defined portion of the tax obligation.
Idaho offers a property tax reduction of up to $1,500 on the primary residence and up to one acre of land for qualifying veterans with a 100% service-connected disability. The program does not have an income limit and automatically renews for those with permanent and total disabilities. The benefit can also be utilized by a surviving spouse, provided it remains on the original qualifying property.
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Eligibility highlights
100% service-connected disability or 100% compensation for individual unemployability; Idaho resident; own and occupy primary residence before April 15; property must have homeowner's exemption; surviving spouses may continue the benefit on the same property.
Verification step
Apply annually between January 1 and April 15 through your local county assessor's office, providing a current VA disability letter.
Multiple programs or benefit levels may apply depending on eligibility.
Illinois provides a Standard Homestead Exemption for Veterans with Disabilities that reduces the property's equalized assessed value (EAV). The reduction amount varies by disability rating: $2,500 for 30-49%, $5,000 for 50-69%, and a full exemption of the first $250,000 of EAV for 70% or more. A Specially-Adapted Housing exemption is also available for certain federally funded homes.
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Eligibility highlights
Requires service-connected disability of at least 30%; must own or lease single-family primary residence and be liable for taxes; surviving spouses of disabled, service-connected deceased, or WWII veterans may also qualify.
Verification step
Veterans should contact their Chief County Assessment Office to file the initial application and required annual renewal.
May provide a credit, refund, or assessed-value deduction.
Indiana provides property tax deductions for disabled veterans and their surviving spouses. Veterans with a 10% or greater service-connected disability from wartime service can receive a $24,960 deduction. Veterans with a total disability or who are 62 and older with at least a 10% disability rating can receive a $14,000 deduction. These deductions can be combined if the veteran meets both criteria. Additionally, veterans with a total disability may qualify for a 100% deduction of their home's assessed value.
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Eligibility highlights
Honorable discharge; 10% or more VA disability rating for wartime service; or total disability/age 62+ with 10%+ rating for 90-day service; surviving spouses may qualify.
Verification step
Apply at your local county auditor's office using State Form 12662 and your VA documentation.
Multiple programs or benefit levels may apply depending on eligibility.
Iowa provides two main property tax relief programs for veterans. General honorably discharged veterans receive a $4,000 reduction in their home's taxable value. Additionally, veterans with a permanent and total service-connected disability or who are paid at the 100% rate due to individual unemployability receive a full property tax credit, which eliminates the tax levy on their homestead.
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Veterans with 18+ months of service or honorably discharged get a $4,000 exemption. Veterans with a permanent, 100% service-connected disability or individual unemployability paid at 100% receive a full homestead property tax credit.
Verification step
Apply with the local city or county assessor by July 1.
May reduce taxable value or a defined portion of the tax obligation.
Kansas offers two property tax relief programs for disabled veterans: the Homestead Refund (Form K-40H) and the Property Tax Relief for Seniors and Disabled Veterans (Form K-40SVR). The Homestead program provides a partial rebate up to $700 on property taxes paid. The K-40SVR program refunds the difference between a base year's property tax and the current year's tax, effectively freezing the property tax amount. Both programs are income-tested and cap the home's value at $350,000.
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Eligibility highlights
Kansas resident entire year; disabled veteran (or surviving spouse); own and occupy home; home valued $350,000 or less; household income limits apply ($43,389 for Homestead rebate, $58,041 for SVR freeze refund).
Verification step
Veterans should verify their eligibility and file their claims electronically via the Kansas Department of Revenue WebFile system or by submitting paper forms K-40H or K-40SVR.
May reduce taxable value or a defined portion of the tax obligation.
Kentucky provides a homestead exemption for veterans who have a total service-connected disability. The exemption reduces the assessed value of the home before property taxes are calculated, with the exemption amount adjusted every two years for inflation. For the 2025-2026 assessment years, the exemption amount is $49,100.
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Eligibility highlights
Must be a veteran with a total service-connected disability rating from the VA; must have received disability compensation for the entire assessment period; must own and occupy the home.
Verification step
Complete Form 62A350 and submit it with supporting documentation to the local Property Valuation Administrator (PVA).
May reduce taxable value or a defined portion of the tax obligation.
Louisiana offers a property tax exemption for veterans with a service-connected disability rating of 50% or higher. Veterans rated 50% to 69% receive an exemption on the next $2,500 of assessed value beyond the homestead exemption, while those rated 70% to 99% receive an exemption on the next $4,500. Veterans with a 100% disability rating are fully exempt from all ad valorem taxation on their primary residence, except for certain municipal taxes.
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Eligibility highlights
Service-connected disability rating of 50% or higher; must be primary residence; surviving spouses may be eligible
Verification step
Veterans should contact their local parish assessor's office to apply and confirm specific local requirements.
May reduce taxable value or a defined portion of the tax obligation.
Maine provides a partial property tax exemption for eligible veterans. The standard exemption reduces the taxable value of the veteran's permanent residence by up to $6,000, adjusted by the municipality's certified assessment ratio. A larger exemption of up to $50,000 is available for certain totally and permanently disabled veterans who received a federal grant for specially adapted housing. Both exemptions require filing an application with the local municipal assessor.
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Eligibility highlights
Must be a Maine resident; served during a recognized war period, received an expeditionary medal, or has a 100% service-connected disability; and be 62 or older or totally disabled. Surviving spouses, minor children, or widowed parents may also qualify.
Verification step
Submit the required application and supporting documentation to your local municipal assessor's office by April 1.
May eliminate qualifying residential property tax under stated conditions.
Maryland offers a complete property tax exemption for the principal residence of veterans who have a 100% service-connected, permanent, and total disability rating from the VA. The exemption applies to the dwelling and surrounding yard. Unremarried surviving spouses of qualifying veterans, as well as surviving spouses of military personnel killed in the line of duty, may also be eligible for this exemption.
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Eligibility highlights
100% service-connected permanent and total disability; honorable discharge; must own and occupy the property as principal residence; unremarried surviving spouses may also qualify.
Verification step
Veterans should submit an application along with their VA disability rating decision and DD-214 to their local county assessment office.
Multiple programs or benefit levels may apply depending on eligibility.
Massachusetts provides property tax exemptions for eligible veterans and their surviving spouses based on disability ratings and specific military decorations. The standard exemptions range from $400 for a 10% disability to a full exemption for paraplegic veterans or surviving spouses of those killed in action. However, local municipalities have the option to double these exemption amounts or adjust them for inflation under the HERO Act.
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Eligibility highlights
Must be a legal resident; occupy the property as primary domicile on July 1; lived in MA for at least six months prior to service or five consecutive years before applying; relief amounts depend on disability percentage or specific decorations.
Verification step
Contact your local municipal assessor's office to confirm the exact exemption amounts and submit an application.
May eliminate qualifying residential property tax under stated conditions.
Michigan offers a complete property tax exemption for qualifying disabled veterans and their unremarried surviving spouses. This benefit eliminates property taxes on the veteran's primary residence, known as a homestead. Eligible veterans include those who are 100% permanently and totally disabled due to military service, receiving specially adapted housing assistance, or rated individually unemployable by the VA.
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Eligibility highlights
100% permanently and totally disabled, receiving specially adapted housing assistance, or rated individually unemployable; honorable discharge; own and use the property as a homestead; unremarried surviving spouses also qualify
Verification step
File Form 5107 with your local city or township assessor between January 1 and December 31.
May reduce taxable value or a defined portion of the tax obligation.
Minnesota offers a property tax market value exclusion for the homesteads of honorably discharged veterans with a service-connected disability. Veterans with a 70% or greater disability rating can exclude up to $150,000 of their home's market value. Those with a 100% permanent and total disability rating can exclude up to $300,000. Surviving spouses and approved primary family caregivers may also be eligible for this exclusion.
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Honorably discharged veteran; 70% or greater service-connected disability rating; must own and occupy the property as a homestead on December 31; unremarried surviving spouses and approved primary family caregivers may also qualify.
Verification step
Verify your disability rating with a county Veterans Service Officer and submit an application to your local county assessor's office by December 31.
May eliminate qualifying residential property tax under stated conditions.
Mississippi offers a total property tax exemption on the assessed value of homestead property for honorably discharged veterans with a service-connected total disability. The exemption is also available to honorably discharged veterans who are at least 90 years old by January 1 of the application year, as well as unremarried surviving spouses of qualifying veterans or service members killed on active duty. Eligible veterans must apply with their county Tax Assessor between January 1 and April 1.
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Honorably discharged veterans with a service-connected total disability, or those at least 90 years old; extends to unremarried surviving spouses; must own and occupy as primary residence; must comply with MS income and vehicle tax laws
Verification step
Apply with the county Tax Assessor's office where the home is located between January 1 and April 1.
Multiple programs or benefit levels may apply depending on eligibility.
Missouri offers a full property tax exemption on the primary residence of veterans who are former prisoners of war and have a 100% service-connected disability. Other 100% disabled veterans who are not former POWs do not qualify for the full exemption but may be eligible for a Property Tax Credit (Circuit Breaker). This credit provides up to $1,100 for homeowners or $750 for renters, depending on income and the amount of tax or rent paid.
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Must be a former prisoner of war (POW) with a 100% total service-connected disability; must own and occupy the property as a primary residence; 100% disabled non-POW veterans may qualify for a property tax credit up to $1,100 for owners or $750 for renters based on income.
Verification step
Apply for the POW exemption through the local county assessor by providing proof of POW status, 100% disability, and primary residence.
Multiple programs or benefit levels may apply depending on eligibility.
Montana offers a Disabled Veterans (MDV) Assistance Program that provides a conditional reduction in the property tax rate for qualifying homeowners. The benefit applies to the primary residence and up to a one-acre homesite. The level of relief ranges from a 50% to a 100% reduction of the normal tax rate, depending on the applicant's marital status and adjusted gross income, with income brackets updated annually for inflation.
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100% service-connected disability or unmarried surviving spouse; own and occupy as primary residence for at least seven months of the year; income limits apply based on filing status and adjust annually for inflation.
Verification step
Homeowners should submit an electronic or paper application to their local Department of Revenue field office by April 15.
May eliminate qualifying residential property tax under stated conditions.
Nebraska provides a homestead exemption that offers full property tax relief for veterans with a 100% service-connected permanent disability or a 100% individual unemployability rating. Unremarried surviving spouses of qualified veterans, as well as veterans whose homes were substantially contributed to by the VA, are also eligible. For these specific categories, there are no income or maximum home value limits.
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100% service-connected permanent disability or 100% individual unemployability rating; honorable or general discharge; own and occupy property as primary residence from January 1 through August 15; surviving spouses of qualified veterans may also be eligible.
Verification step
Veterans must file Form 458 and Form 458B with their county assessor between February 2 and June 30.
May reduce taxable value or a defined portion of the tax obligation.
Nevada provides partial property tax exemptions for eligible wartime veterans and disabled veterans with at least a 60% permanent service-connected disability. The exemption amount is based on assessed valuation, indexed annually for inflation, and varies by disability rating. Veterans can choose to apply this exemption to their real property, personal property, or vehicle governmental services tax.
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Eligibility highlights
Nevada resident; honorable discharge; wartime/active duty service of 90+ days or 60%+ permanent service-connected disability; surviving spouses of eligible disabled veterans may also qualify.
Verification step
Contact your local county Assessor's Office to obtain and submit the exemption application with required military documentation.
Multiple programs or benefit levels may apply depending on eligibility.
New Hampshire offers a conditional mix of property tax relief for veterans. Veterans with a total and permanent service-connected disability who own a specially adapted home may qualify for a full property tax exemption. Other eligible veterans and disabled veterans can receive a standard tax credit, which municipalities may vote to increase up to a maximum optional amount, deducted directly from their property tax bill.
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Must be an honorably discharged veteran or surviving spouse; full exemption requires total and permanent disability, double amputation, or blindness, plus owning a specially adapted home; standard/optional tax credits require 90+ days of active service or total/permanent service-connected disability; must be a resident and own/occupy the home as a principal place of abode.
Verification step
Veterans should contact their local town or city assessor's office by April 15 to confirm local credit amounts and apply.
Multiple programs or benefit levels may apply depending on eligibility.
New Jersey offers a mix of property tax relief for veterans. Honorably discharged veterans with active duty service may receive an annual $250 property tax deduction. Additionally, veterans who were 100% permanently and totally disabled during active duty can qualify for a full property tax exemption on their primary residence. Unremarried surviving spouses of eligible veterans may also qualify for these benefits.
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Eligibility highlights
Must be a legal NJ resident; own and occupy the property as main home; have active duty service with honorable discharge. 100% disabled veterans need VA certification of permanent/total disability. Surviving spouses may qualify if unmarried.
Verification step
File the appropriate application form and documentary proofs with your local assessor or tax collector.
Multiple programs or benefit levels may apply depending on eligibility.
New Mexico provides a standard veteran property tax exemption of $10,000 off the taxable value, which will adjust annually for inflation. Starting in 2026, disabled veterans receive a proportional property tax exemption that matches their federal VA disability rating. Surviving spouses may also qualify for these benefits if they remain unmarried.
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Eligibility highlights
Must be a resident; honorably discharged; disabled exemption amount matches VA rating starting in 2026; unmarried surviving spouses eligible.
Verification step
Veterans can apply through their county assessor or the New Mexico Department of Veterans Services using the official exemption form.
Multiple programs or benefit levels may apply depending on eligibility.
New York offers three main property tax exemptions for veterans: the Alternative Veterans Exemption, Cold War Veterans Exemption, and Eligible Funds Exemption. These programs provide partial reductions in assessed property value, with additional benefits available for combat service and service-connected disabilities. Because most exemptions are offered at the option of local taxing jurisdictions (counties, cities, towns, villages, and school districts), exact benefits vary by location.
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Eligibility highlights
Primary residence; honorable discharge; served during designated wartime or Cold War; local options for Gold Star parents and school districts; extra benefits for combat service and VA-rated disability.
Verification step
Veterans should contact their local municipal assessor to confirm which exemptions are offered locally and apply by the March 1 deadline.
May reduce taxable value or a defined portion of the tax obligation.
North Carolina provides a disabled veteran homestead property tax relief program that excludes the first $45,000 of the assessed value of a qualifying veteran's primary residence from property taxes. This partial exemption is available to veterans with a 100% permanent and total service-connected disability or those receiving specially adapted housing benefits. Unmarried surviving spouses of eligible veterans or veterans who died from a service-connected condition may also qualify. Eligible individuals must apply through their local county tax office.
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Eligibility highlights
Honorable discharge; 100% permanent and total service-connected disability, received benefits for specially adapted housing, or unmarried surviving spouse of qualifying veteran; primary residence; submit NCDVA-9 for certification and Form AV-9 by June 1.
Verification step
Submit Form NCDVA-9 for certification and Form AV-9 to your local county tax office by June 1.
May reduce taxable value or a defined portion of the tax obligation.
North Dakota offers a property tax credit for honorably discharged veterans with a service-connected disability of at least 50%. The credit reduces the taxable value of the veteran's primary residence, with the maximum reduction ranging from $4,500 for a 50% disability up to $9,000 for a 100% disability. Unremarried surviving spouses may also qualify for the credit.
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Honorably discharged; 50% or greater service-connected disability or paid at 100% rate due to unemployability; must own and reside in the property; surviving spouses may be eligible.
Verification step
Submit the application with disability and discharge documentation to your local assessor or county director of tax equalization by April 1st.
May reduce taxable value or a defined portion of the tax obligation.
Ohio provides a partial property tax exemption for eligible disabled veterans, reducing the taxable value of their primary residence. For tax year 2025 (payable in 2026), the exemption shields $58,000 of the property's market value from taxation, an amount that is adjusted annually for inflation. Unlike the standard homestead exemption for seniors, the disabled veteran exemption has no income limit.
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100% permanent and total disability rating or Individual Unemployability (TDIU); honorable discharge; own and occupy as primary residence on January 1; no income limit; surviving spouses may qualify.
Verification step
Submit DTE Form 105I, along with your DD-214 and VA disability proof, to your local county auditor's office.
May eliminate qualifying residential property tax under stated conditions.
Oklahoma provides a full property tax exemption for eligible disabled veterans and their surviving spouses. The exemption applies to the full fair cash value of the homestead property.
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Eligibility highlights
Honorably discharged; Oklahoma resident; 100% permanent service-connected disability sustained through military action or disease; surviving spouses of eligible veterans; applies to the full fair cash value of the homestead.
Verification step
Veterans should contact their local county assessor or the Oklahoma Department of Veterans Affairs to apply.
May reduce taxable value or a defined portion of the tax obligation.
Oregon provides a partial property-tax exemption for disabled veterans and their surviving spouses or registered domestic partners. The exemption reduces the assessed value of the homestead property by an indexed amount, which for 2026 is either $27,092 or $32,512, depending on whether the disability is service-connected. This base amount increases by 3 percent each year. The exemption is applied first to the home and then to taxable personal property.
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Eligibility highlights
Must be a veteran with at least 40% disability, or their unremarried surviving spouse/partner; must own and live in the homestead property.
Verification step
Submit a claim form with required documentation to your local county assessor by April 1.
May eliminate qualifying residential property tax under stated conditions.
Pennsylvania offers a full real estate tax exemption for eligible 100% permanently disabled wartime veterans and their surviving spouses. The exemption applies to the veteran's primary residence. Applicants must demonstrate financial need, which is presumed if their annual income falls below a legally adjusted threshold, currently set at $114,637 for 2025. Those earning above the threshold may still qualify if allowable monthly expenses exceed household income.
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100% permanent service-connected disability, TDIU, or specific severe disabilities; wartime service; honorable discharge; PA resident; occupied as principal dwelling; must demonstrate financial need (presumed if annual income is $114,637 or less for 2025).
Verification step
Contact your local County Director of Veterans Affairs to apply for the exemption.
Multiple programs or benefit levels may apply depending on eligibility.
Rhode Island offers property tax exemptions for veterans, disabled veterans, and their unremarried surviving spouses. The state mandates these exemptions, but the specific benefit amounts and types vary by municipality. Qualifying veterans must have served during wartime or a recognized conflict and received an honorable discharge.
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Eligibility highlights
Wartime service or recognized conflict required; honorable discharge; rules and amounts vary significantly by municipality; surviving spouses generally eligible.
Verification step
Veterans must apply through their local town or city tax assessor's office.
May eliminate qualifying residential property tax under stated conditions.
South Carolina offers a complete property tax exemption for the primary residence and up to five acres of land for qualifying veterans. To qualify, veterans must have a total and permanent service-connected disability. Medal of Honor recipients and former prisoners of war are also eligible for an exemption on their home and up to one acre. Surviving spouses can also claim this benefit.
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Eligibility highlights
Total, permanent, service-connected disability, or Medal of Honor/POW status; applies to home and up to 5 acres (1 acre for MOH/POW); surviving spouses may also qualify.
Verification step
Veterans should apply online through MyDORWAY, the South Carolina Department of Revenue's free online tax portal.
May reduce taxable value or a defined portion of the tax obligation.
South Dakota provides a partial property tax exemption for permanently and totally disabled veterans. The program exempts up to $200,000 of the assessed value of the veteran's primary residence. Surviving spouses may qualify for an exemption of up to $150,000 of the home's assessed value.
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Eligibility highlights
100% permanent and total service-connected disability; must own and occupy the property; unremarried surviving spouses are eligible.
Verification step
Apply through your local County Director of Equalization on or before November 1st.
May reduce taxable value or a defined portion of the tax obligation.
Tennessee offers a property tax relief program that reimburses qualifying disabled veterans or their surviving spouses for a portion or all of their local property taxes. The relief amount varies based on the property assessment and local tax rates, and is calculated on a maximum market value of $175,000. It is a reimbursement rather than an upfront exemption, meaning homeowners must still pay their taxes and use a state voucher for the relief.
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Eligibility highlights
100% service-connected permanent/total disability, paraplegia, or POW status; primary residence ownership; applies to surviving spouses who do not remarry; maximum market value cap of $175,000 applies.
Verification step
Contact the local County Trustee or city collecting official to apply within 35 days after the delinquency date.
Multiple programs or benefit levels may apply depending on eligibility.
Texas offers robust property tax relief for disabled veterans, highlighted by a total property tax exemption on the primary residence for those with a 100% disability rating or who are deemed unemployable. Veterans with a disability rating between 10% and 90% can receive a partial exemption ranging from $5,000 to $12,000 off the property's assessed value, which can be applied to any one property they own. Unremarried surviving spouses may also qualify to inherit these exemptions.
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Eligibility highlights
100% disabled or unemployable for total exemption on primary residence; 10-90% disabled for partial exemption up to $12,000 on any one property; unremarried surviving spouses eligible; honorable discharge implied by VA rating.
Verification step
Submit Form 50-114 or Form 50-135 with VA disability documentation to your local county appraisal district.
May reduce taxable value or a defined portion of the tax obligation.
Utah offers a property tax exemption for veterans with a service-connected disability rating of at least 10%. The exemption amount is based on the disability percentage and can reduce the taxable value of a primary residence or tangible personal property up to a statutory maximum, which adjusts annually. Unmarried surviving spouses and minor orphans may also qualify, with a 100% exemption available if the veteran died in the line of duty.
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Eligibility highlights
At least 10% military service-connected disability; applies to primary residence or tangible personal property (like vehicles); unmarried surviving spouses and minor orphans eligible; 100% exemption if veteran died in line of duty.
Verification step
Veterans must file an application with their local county by September 1, providing proof of military service and disability rating.
May reduce taxable value or a defined portion of the tax obligation.
Vermont offers a partial property tax exemption for eligible veterans and their unremarried surviving spouses. The state mandates a minimum $10,000 reduction in the home's assessed value, and municipalities have the option to increase this exemption up to $40,000. This reduction applies to both municipal and education property taxes on the veteran's primary residence.
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Eligibility highlights
Primary residence owned by the veteran or surviving spouse; 50% or higher VA disability rating, VA Non-Service Connected Pension, or permanent medical military retirement; annual application required by May 1 unless totally and permanently disabled.
Verification step
Submit the VA Summary of Benefits Letter and application to the Vermont Office of Veterans Affairs by May 1 annually.
May eliminate qualifying residential property tax under stated conditions.
Virginia provides a full property tax exemption on the principal residence and up to one acre of land for qualifying disabled veterans. This exemption is available to veterans who have a 100% service-connected, permanent, and total disability rating from the VA. Unremarried surviving spouses of eligible veterans, as well as surviving spouses of service members who died in the line of duty, may also qualify.
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Eligibility highlights
100% service-connected permanent and total disability (or 100% via individual unemployability); principal place of residence; unremarried surviving spouses eligible; covers dwelling and up to one acre of land
Verification step
Veterans and surviving spouses must apply to their local Commissioner of the Revenue for the exemption.
May reduce taxable value or a defined portion of the tax obligation.
Washington provides partial property tax exemptions for veterans with an 80% or higher service-connected disability (dropping to 40% in 2027) or a 100% total disability rating. The exemption amount is based on the veteran's income, the property's value, and local levy rates, with eligibility tied to county-specific income thresholds. Surviving spouses of qualifying veterans may also be eligible for grant assistance.
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Eligibility highlights
At least 80% service-connected disability or 100% total disability (reducing to 40% starting in 2027); own and occupy a primary residence in Washington; meet county-specific income thresholds (ranging from $40,000 to $84,000 depending on the county).
Verification step
Veterans must apply for the property tax exemption through their local county assessor's office.
May provide a credit, refund, or assessed-value deduction.
West Virginia offers a refundable personal income tax credit for disabled veteran homeowners. Eligible veterans can receive a credit for 100% of the real property taxes paid on their primary residence. This credit cannot be combined with the Senior Citizen Tax Credit or Homestead Excess Property Tax Credit.
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Eligibility highlights
90-100% combined disability rating from the VA; honorable discharge; must own and exclusively occupy the property as a primary residence; taxes must be paid timely; unremarried surviving spouses may be eligible if they meet certain conditions.
Verification step
File a West Virginia Personal Income Tax Return along with form DV-1, property tax receipts, and a VA disability rating letter.
May eliminate qualifying residential property tax under stated conditions.
Wisconsin offers a refundable property tax credit that covers 100% of property taxes paid on a primary residence and up to one acre of land. This benefit is available to eligible veterans with a 100% service-connected disability rating or individual unemployability. Unremarried surviving spouses of qualifying veterans may also be eligible. The credit is administered through the state income tax return.
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Eligibility highlights
100% service-connected disability or unemployability; WI resident at entry or 5 consecutive years; primary residence and up to 1 acre; unremarried surviving spouses eligible.
Verification step
Contact your County or Tribal Veterans Service Office (CVSO/TVSO) to obtain eligibility certification from the Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs.
May reduce taxable value or a defined portion of the tax obligation.
Wyoming provides a partial property-tax exemption for honorably discharged combat veterans, certain disabled veterans, and their unremarried surviving spouses. The program reduces the assessed value of a primary residence or a motor vehicle by $6,000. To qualify, veterans must be current Wyoming residents and have lived in the state for at least three consecutive years.
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Eligibility highlights
Honorably discharged combat veteran (WWI, WWII, Korea, Vietnam, or awarded an expeditionary/campaign medal), or certain disabled veterans; surviving spouses may qualify; Wyoming resident for at least 3 years; applies to primary residence or motor vehicle.
Verification step
Apply with your local County Assessor by the fourth Monday in May.
Use these answers as a starting point, then verify the current program and filing process with the official state source and the local authority responsible for the property.
01Do all veterans qualify for a property-tax exemption?+
No. Eligibility varies by state and sometimes by county or municipality. Programs may consider disability rating, service history, discharge status, residency, ownership, occupancy, income, and filing deadlines. Review the state summary, then confirm the current rules with the local assessor or tax authority.
02Is a veteran property-tax exemption automatic?+
Usually not. Most programs require an application and supporting documentation, such as a VA disability letter, discharge record, proof of ownership, or proof that the property is the applicant’s primary residence. The official state source and local assessor can confirm the required forms and deadline.
03Can a surviving spouse qualify for veteran property-tax relief?+
Some states extend full or partial relief to an eligible surviving spouse, but remarriage, residency, ownership, occupancy, and the veteran’s qualifying status can affect eligibility. Confirm the surviving-spouse rules with the state agency and the assessor for the property’s location.
04Does the exemption apply to every property a veteran owns?+
Often it applies only to a qualifying primary residence or homestead, although some states provide different relief for other property. Property type, acreage, assessed value, and local assessments may also be treated differently. Verify the covered property with the local assessing authority.
05Will an approved exemption immediately lower my mortgage payment?+
Not necessarily. An approved property-tax benefit may not affect an escrowed mortgage payment until the exemption becomes effective and the mortgage servicer completes a new escrow analysis. Ask the tax authority for proof of approval and ask the servicer what documentation and timing it requires.
06Where should I verify a state’s veteran property-tax benefit?+
Start with the official government or public-agency source linked in the state card. Then contact the county assessor, property appraiser, tax office, commissioner of revenue, or other local authority responsible for the property because local participation and application procedures can differ.
Payment planning reminder
An exemption may not change escrow immediately.
Ask the local tax authority when an approved benefit becomes effective, then ask your mortgage servicer what documentation is required to update the escrow analysis. Timing and procedures differ by jurisdiction and servicer.
