Disabled Veterans Property Tax Exemptions by State

Veterans with service-connected disabilities are eligible for tax breaks and discounts in many states. In most cases, the tax breaks reduce taxes by lowering the property’s assessed value.

Veterans and their spouses may be able to save thousands of dollars at tax time. But, not all states offer the same tax breaks, and the qualifying criteria vary by state.

Certain property tax exemptions may focus on the disability rather than on the applicant’s status as a veteran; other exemptions may be dependent on having a Department of Veterans Affairs-rated disability. Veterans may also need to register for tax benefits in certain states and recertify their eligibility on an annual basis.

State tax laws are subject to change at any time.

Discuss your state’s tax exemptions for the current tax year with a professional to make sure the past year’s exemptions or other tax benefits apply in the current tax year.

Property Tax Exemptions for Disabled Veterans by State

Alabama Property Tax Exemptions

• Homestead Exemptions: Under Alabama’s homestead exemption, residents – including veterans – who have a permanent and total disability are exempt from property taxes, regardless of their income or the assessed values of their homes. The Alabama Department of Revenue defines a homestead as a “single-family owner-occupied dwelling and the land thereto, not exceeding 160 acres.”
• Ad Valorem Tax Exemption for Specially Adapted Housing for Veterans: The ad valorem (property) tax break applies to veterans and their widows who purchased homes under a Department of Veterans Affairs special adapted housing grant. Veterans and unremarried surviving spouses who qualify for the tax exemption don’t have to pay property taxes on their homes, as long as they own and occupy the home, according to the 2024 Code of Alabama.

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Alaska Property Tax Exemption

Seniors over the age of 65 and veterans with a VA disability rating of 50% or higher are exempt from Alaska taxation on “the first $150,000 of assessed valuation,” according to the Alaska State Office of Veterans Affairs. This tax exemption transfers to surviving spouses who are at least 60 years old.

However, property tax exemptions are at the discretion of the municipality the Veteran resides in, so be sure to check with your municipality’s property tax office for clarification.

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Arizona Property Tax Exemption

Veterans with a permanent disability rating may qualify for a $4,188 property assessment reduction on their primary residence, as long as the total assessed value does not exceed $27,498, according to the Arizona Department of Revenue. Surviving spouses may also qualify for the property tax exemption, depending on the assessed value of their homes and household income.

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Arkansas Property Tax Exemptions

Veterans and surviving unmarried spouses in Arkansas may qualify for a property tax exemption if the veteran has a 100% permanent and total disability rating or specific service-connected disabilities, according to the Arkansas VA.

In addition, veterans with a disability who are 65 or older may also apply for an assessed value freeze at the county assessor’s office. With a freeze, their home’s assessed value will not increase as long as they own it.

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California Property Tax Exemptions

California provides two levels of tax exemptions (basic and low-income) for disabled veterans and their surviving spouses.

To qualify for California’s disabled veterans’ exemption, veterans must be “rated 100% disabled or (receive compensation) at the 100% rate because of unemployability,” according to the California State Board of Equalization.

The exemption varies annually according to inflation. 

In 2025, the basic exemption is $175,298. The low-income exemption is $262,950 for households earning no more than $78,718 per year.

In 2026, the basic exemption is $180,671. The low-income exemption amount is $271,009 for households earning no more than $81,131 per year.

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Colorado Property Tax Exemption

Disabled veterans and their surviving spouses can apply for a 50% property tax exemption on the first $200,000 of their primary residence’s actual property value. Veterans must have a 100% permanent disability rating to qualify.

“VA unemployability awards do not meet the requirement for determining an applicant’s eligibility,” according to the Colorado Department of the Treasury.

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Connecticut Property Tax Exemption

Honorably discharged wartime veterans in Connecticut may qualify for a $1,000 property-tax exemption on the assessed value of their primary residences.

To qualify, veterans must have served at least 90 days of active duty during wartime. According to MyArmyBenefits, the Army’s official military benefits website, individual municipalities also provide exemptions based on income or disability. In some cases, surviving spouses are also eligible for these tax breaks.

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Delaware Property Tax Exemption

Beginning in 2022, eligible veterans can receive a “Disabled Veterans School Tax Credit” on their primary residences, according to Delaware’s Department of Finance. This tax credit applies only to the school tax portion of the property tax bill.

To qualify, veterans must have lived in Delaware for the last three years and have a 100% permanent disability rating. Other restrictions may apply.

In addition, individual counties may offer property tax exemptions.

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Florida Property Tax Exemptions

The state of Florida offers several property-tax exemptions for veterans and surviving spouses. Veterans with a VA disability rating of 10% or higher may receive a $5,000 reduction in the assessed value of their property, according to Florida’s Department of Revenue.

Veterans with a total and permanent disability rating may be exempt from paying property taxes on their primary residences. Senior veterans over age 65 who have a partial or total permanent disability rating may also qualify for a reduction in the assessed value of their homes. In some cases, exemptions may transfer to surviving spouses.

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Georgia Property Tax Exemptions

Qualified disabled veterans in Georgia may receive a property tax exemption for a primary residence of either $32,500 or a larger amount assigned by U.S. law, , which varies annually. In 2025, the maximum exemption is $121,812,, according to Georgia’s Department of Revenue..

Surviving spouses and surviving children may also be eligible for this property tax exemption.

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Hawaii Property Tax Exemption

Tax exemptions on real property owned and occupied as a home by a totally disabled Veteran or their widow(er). Tax exemptions on passenger cars when they are owned by totally disabled Veterans and subsidized by the Dept. of Veterans Affairs.

This benefit varies by island. Some islands offer a complete exemption from property tax for totally disabled veterans and their families.. 

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Idaho Property Tax Exemption

Idaho veterans with a 100% service-connected disability and their surviving spouses may be eligible for a property tax reduction of up to $1,500 on a primary residence, according to the Idaho State Tax Commission.

The benefit may be transferred to surviving spouses.

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Illinois Property Tax Exemptions

There are three programs that provide exemptions for veterans:

• Veterans with Disabilities Exemption for Specially Adapted Housing

• Standard Homestead Exemption for Veterans with Disabilities

• Returning Veterans’ Homestead Exemption

Veterans with Disabilities Exemption for Specially Adapted Housing: This exemption may be up to $100,000 reduction on the assessed value for certain types of housing owned and used exclusively by a veteran with a disability in which federal funds have been used for the purchase or construction of specially adapted housing. The exemption is valid for as long as the veteran, the spouse, or the unmarried surviving spouse resides on the property. 

Standard Homestead Exemption for Veterans with Disabilities: Under this program, a qualified veteran with a service-connected disability of at least 30% and less than 50% will receive a $2,500 reduction in the current year’s equalized assessed value (EAV). Veterans with a service-connected disability of at least 50%, but less than 70% will receive a $5,000 reduction. Servicemembers with a disability rating of 70% or more will receive a complete exemption on the first $250,000 of EAV.

Returning Veterans’ Homestead Exemption: 

This exemption provides a $5,000 reduction in the EAV of a veteran’s principal residence upon returning from active duty in an armed conflict involving the armed forces of the United States. The exemption is for two consecutive tax years, the tax year that the veteran returns from active duty in an armed conflict involving the armed forces of the United States and the following year. The veteran must own and occupy the property as his or her principal residence on January 1 of each assessment year.

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Indiana Property Tax Exemptions

According to the Indiana VA, the state offers two property tax deductions for veterans with disabilities:

• Disabled veteran Property tax deduction (Indiana Code 6-1.1-12-13): This deduction lowers a property’s assessed value by as much as $24,960 for veterans with at least a 10% service-connected disability rating, who served honorably during a period of war.
• Disabled Veteran Property Tax Deduction (Indiana Code 6-1.1-12-14): This deduction lowers a property’s assessed value by as much as $14,000 for veterans with a 100% permanent and total disability rating, or who are at least age 62 and have at least a 10% VA disability rating. 

Veterans who qualify for both tax breaks can receive a total deduction of up to $38,960. Assessed property value must be under $240,000.

Surviving spouses may be entitled to the same tax deductions.

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Iowa Property Tax Exemptions

The state of Iowa exempts qualifying veterans from state property taxes, according to the Iowa Department of Revenue. To qualify, veterans must have a 100% VA disability rating.A surviving spouse receiving Dependency and Indemnity Compensation (DIC) program benefits can also qualify for this property tax exemption, as long as he or she remains in the qualifying homestead and does not remarry.

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Kansas Property Tax Refund

There are two Kansas property tax programs for veterans:

• Kansas Homestead Refund Program
• Kansas Property Tax Relief for Seniors and Disabled Veterans
  

Kansas Homestead Refund Program

The Homestead claim (K-40H) allows a rebate of a portion of the property taxes paid on a Kansas resident’s homestead. Your refund percentage is based on your total household income and the refund is a percentage of your general property tax paid. The maximum refund is $700.

To qualify, you must have owned and occupied a home in Kansas for the entire year as a Kansas resident, have household income of $42,600 or less, and your home cannot be valued at more than $350,000.

This program is available to disabled veterans and surviving spouses of a disabled veterans or servicemember who died in the line of duty while on active service.

Kansas Property Tax Relief for Seniors and Disabled Veterans

This program allows a refund of property tax for seniors, disabled veterans and the surviving spouse of a claimant who was either a disabled veteran or person 65 years of age or older. The refund will be the difference between the claimant’s homestead property tax amount for a base year and the claimants homestead property tax amount for the current year.

To be eligible for this program, you must: 

• Have been a resident of Kansas the entire year;
• Have household income of $56,450 or less;
• Have owned and occupied a home in Kansas during the year; and
• Your house cannot be valued at more than $350,000 in the base year.

Also, you must meet one of the following requirements:

• You must have been age 65 or over for the entire base year; OR
• A disabled veteran for the entire base year.; OR
• The surviving spouse of a claimant who was receiving K-40SVR benefits as a senior or disabled veteran at the time of his or her death.

The base year is the calendar year prior to the year for which you will first be able to claim benefits.

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Kentucky Property Tax Exemptions

Kentucky offers a homestead exemption based on age or disability, according to the Kentucky Department of Revenue. Disabled veterans can apply for this tax break to reduce the assessed value of their primary residence by up to $49,100 for 2025 and 2026.

The state adjusts the amount for inflation every two years. Veterans with a service-connected disability rated by the VA as permanent and total do not have to reapply for the benefit each year.

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Louisiana Property Tax Exemptions

Louisiana offers a property tax exemption on the first $7,500 of the assessed value of a primary residence to all qualifying homeowners, according to the Louisiana VA.

Veterans with a service-connected disability rating of 50% or higher may receive a property tax exemption, in addition to the homestead exemption, on their primary residence as follows:

• Veterans with a disability rating of 50% or more, but less than 70%: In addition to the homestead exemption, the next $2,500 of the assessed valuation of the property shall be exempt
• Veterans with a disability rating of 70% or more, but less than 100%: In addition to the homestead exemption, the next $4,500 of the assessed valuation of the property shall be exempt
• Veterans who have a service-connected disability rating of 100%: Exempt from all ad valorem taxation (except for certain municipal tax assessments)

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Maine Property Tax Exemptions

Maine residents over age 62 who served in wartime and veterans with a 100% VA disability rating can apply for a $6,000 property tax exemption, according to the Maine Department of Administrative and Financial Services.

Veterans who received a federal grant for specially adapted housing can also apply for a $50,000 property tax exemption.

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Maryland Property Tax Exemptions

Maryland veterans with a 100% VA disability rating, and their surviving spouses may be exempt from all property taxes on their primary residence. While the normal deadline to apply for property tax exemptions is Sept. 1, veterans can apply for this benefit at any time, according to the Maryland Department of Assessments and Taxation. Surviving spouses may also be eligible.

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Massachusetts Property Tax Exemptions

Massachusetts offers property-tax exemptions ranging from $400 to $1,500 for veterans with at least a 10% VA disability rating. Qualified veterans must also have lived in the state for at least six months before starting military service or must have resided in the state for a minimum of five years before applying for the exemption, according to the Massachusetts Citizen Information Service.

Below is a list of optional property tax exemptions, that local municipalities may offer, based on qualifying criteria:

$400 exemption for: 

• Veterans with a service-connected disability of 10% or more
• Veterans awarded the Purple Heart
• Surviving parents of military personnel who died in military service (Gold Star Parents)
• Surviving spouses of veterans who qualify for this exemption tier

$750 exemption for:

• Veterans who received the Congressional Medal of Honor, Distinguished Service Cross, Navy Cross or Air Force Cross
• Veterans who suffered permanent loss of one foot, hand, or eye in the line of duty
• Veterans who were prisoners of war
• Surviving spouses of veterans who qualify for this exemption tier

$1,000 exemption for:

• Veterans with a 100% service-connected disability
• Surviving spouses of veterans who qualify for this exemption tier

$1,250 exemption for:

• Veterans who suffered permanent loss of both feet, hands, or eyes in the line of duty
• Surviving spouses of veterans who qualify for this exemption tier

$1,500 exemption for:

• Veterans who suffered total disability in the line of duty and require ‘specially adapted housing’
• Surviving spouses of veterans who qualify for this exemption tier

Full exemption for:

• Surviving spouses (who have not remarried) of military personnel who went missing in action or died as a proximate result of injuries of illness sustained during active duty service
  • Eligibility:
    • A surviving spouse must have lived in Massachusetts for at least 2 consecutive years before the tax year begins OR
    • The veteran must have lived in Massachusetts for at least 6 consecutive months before entering the service
• Surviving parents of military personnel who went missing in action or died as a proximate result of injuries of illness sustained during active duty service
  • Surviving parents must have lived in Massachusetts for at least 5 consecutive years before the tax year begins OR 
  • The veteran must have lived in Massachusetts for at least 6 consecutive months before entering the service
• Veterans who are paraplegics or have 100% disability for service-connected blindness 

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Michigan Property Tax Exemptions

Qualifying veterans in Michigan may receive a full property tax exemption on their homesteads, according to the Michigan commonwealth secretary. This break applies to those with a 100% disability individual unemployability rating and those who receive specially-adapted housing assistance because of a service-connected disability. Surviving spouses are also eligible.

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Minnesota Property Tax Exemptions

In Minnesota, veterans with a 100% permanent and total VA disability rating and surviving spouses of a veteran with a 100% permanent and total disability rating or who are receiving dependency and indemnity compensation may be eligible for a property tax valuation exemption of up to $300,000, according to the Minnesota Department of Revenue Those with disability ratings at 70% or higher may be eligible for an exclusion of up to $150,000. A primary family caregiver may qualify for the exemption if the veteran does not own their home.

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Mississippi Property Tax Exemptions

Veterans in Mississippi with a 100% permanent and total VA disability rating are exempt “from all Ad Valorem taxes on the assessed value of homestead property,” according to the Mississippi VA.

This exemption also applies to their unmarried surviving spouses. Additional exemptions may apply for some qualifying veterans.

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Missouri Property Tax Exemption

Missouri senior and resident homeowners with a 100% VA disability rating can receive a property tax credit for up to $1,100. Renters can receive up to a $750 tax credit, according to the Missouri Department of Revenue. This credit is available to:

• Disabled veterans age 65 and older
• Veterans with a 100% disability rating
• Persons who are age 60 and older and receiving surviving spouse benefits.

Former prisoners of war with a service-connected 100% VA disability rating are exempt from state property taxes.

Senate Joint Resolution 40, proposed in Dec. 2021, would extend that exemption to all veterans with a total service-connected disability.

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Montana Property Tax Exemptions

The Montana Disabled Veterans Assistance Program offers property tax reductions for those veterans with a 100% VA disability rating. The benefit is income-based, with exemptions ranging from 50-100%. Surviving spouses may also be eligible.

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Nebraska Property Tax Exemption

Disabled veterans who are Nebraska state residents may be eligible for a homestead exemptions if they fall into one of these categories:

• Veterans with wartime service with a total service connected disability or illness
• Qualified totally disabled veterans and 
• Qualified totally disabled veterans and their surviving spouses
• Veterans (and their spouses) whose homes the VA substantially contributed to

These tax exemptions are for primary residences.

According to the Nebraska Department of Revenue, veterans with service-connected disability with a VA rating of 100% are exempt from paying state property taxes, regardless of income level or value of the property. In many cases, surviving spouses may be eligible to apply.

The amount of the exemption for all other categories ranges from 0 to 100% depending on household income and the assessed value of the property.

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Nevada Property Tax Exemption

Veterans with a permanent service-connected disability rating of 60% or higher may qualify for Nevada’s disabled veteran’s exemption.the property tax exemption ranges from $17,700 to $35,400, depending on the disability rating.

Wartime veterans without disabilities and surviving spouses may also qualify for a property tax exemption.

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New Hampshire Property Tax Exemptions

Veterans with a 100% permanent and total VA disability rating, and those with certain qualifying service-connected medical conditions can receive a $700 property tax credit, according to the New Hampshire Department of Revenue Administration. Cities and towns may offer higher tax credits of up to $4,000.

Veterans may also qualify for other tax credits, including a standard $50 tax credit for all veterans, which municipalities may increase up to $500.

These tax credits also apply to surviving spouses.

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New Jersey Property Tax Exemptions

New Jersey veterans with a 100% permanent and total VA disability rating may be eligible for a full property tax exemption on their primary residence, according to the New Jersey Department of the Treasury. Surviving spouses may also qualify in some circumstances.

In addition, veterans with active-duty service may qualify for the annual $250 veterans property tax deduction. Deployed active duty members may be able to defer property tax payments for up to 90 days after the end of their deployment.

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New Mexico Property Tax Exemption

Starting in 2026, any New Mexico veteran will be eligible for a proportional property tax exemption based upon their disability rating. Prior to 2026, the property tax exemption for disabled veterans was only available to those with a 100% disability rating.

Other veterans without a VA-rated disability may qualify for tax exemptions of up to $10,000 of their assessed property values.

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New York Property Tax Exemptions

According to the New York State Division of Veterans’ Services, veterans may be eligible for one of three property tax exemptions for their primary residences.

• Alternative Veterans’ Exemption: Veterans who served in a designated period of war or who are expeditionary medal recipients.
• Cold War Veterans’ Exemption: Veterans who served during the Cold War can receive this exemption. Qualified veterans with a service-connected disability may receive additional tax exemptions.
• Eligible Funds Exemption: Veterans who purchase a property with pension, bonus, or insurance money may be eligible for a partial exemption.

They are available in most, but not all, tax jurisdictions and apply to county and municipal taxes and may apply to school district taxes. These exemptions aren’t specifically for disabled veterans.

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North Carolina Property Tax Exemptions

North Carolina veterans with a 100% permanent and total VA disability or who have received benefits for specially adapted housing under 38 U.S.C. 2101may qualify for the Disabled Veterans Property Tax Exclusion on the first $45,000 of their assessed property value. This program also applies to surviving spouses of qualifying veterans who have never remarried.

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North Dakota Property Tax Exemption

North Dakota veterans with a service-connected VA disability rating of 50% or higher may qualify for a property tax credit of up to $9,000, according to the North Dakota tax commissioner’s office. The credit applies to the assessed value of the homestead. Amounts range between $4,050 and $8,100, depending on the disability rating.

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Ohio Property Tax Exemptions

Ohio veterans with a 100% VA service-connected disability rating may be eligible for a homestead exemption of up to $50,000, adjusted annually for inflation. According to the most recent data, this exemption was $52,300 for 2024. Surviving spouses of qualifying veterans may also be eligible.

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Oklahoma Property Tax Exemptions

Oklahoma exempts qualifying veterans and surviving spouses from property taxes on their personal residences, according to the Oklahoma Policy Institute. To qualify, veterans must have a 100% VA disability rating.

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Oregon Property Tax Exemption

According to the Oregon Department of Revenue, qualifying disabled veterans and surviving spouses in Oregon may apply for an income-based Oregon property tax exemption on their primary residences ranging from $26,303 to $31,565. This property tax exemption increases by 3 percent per year. Veterans must have a VA disability rating of 40% or higher to qualify.

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Pennsylvania Property Tax Exemptions

According to Pennsylvania’s Department of Military and Veterans Affairs, the state offers a need-based, income-qualifying property tax exemption for primary residences when the veteran has a 100% disability rating resulting from wartime service. Qualifying veterans with annual income of $114,637 or less are automatically presumed to have a need for the tax exemption. Veterans with income exceeding this amount will need to demonstrate financial need before the exception is granted.

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Rhode Island Property Tax Exemptions

Qualifying Rhode Island veterans may receive a property tax credit or a reduction on the assessed value of their primary residence, according to the Department of Revenue, Division of Municipal Finance. The amounts of these exemptions and eligibility vary by municipality and other factors.

Some Rhode Island municipalities offer exemptions for veterans with service-connected disabilities, former prisoners of war, Gold Star families, those who have specially adapted housing and others. Check with your local government for more information.

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South Carolina Property Tax Exemption

South Carolina veterans and surviving spouses may qualify for a full tax exemption on their principal residences and up to five acres of land, according to the South Carolina Department of Revenue. Veterans must have a 100% VA disability rating to qualify. However, Medal of Honor winners and former prisoners of war are also eligible.

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South Dakota Property Tax Exemptions

According to the South Dakota Department of Revenue, there are two property tax relief programs for veterans:

• Paraplegic Veterans Exemption or Tax Reduction
• Property Tax Exemption for Disabled Veterans

Paraplegic Veterans Exemption or Tax Reduction

The Exemption Program exempts a veteran’s property from all property taxes. Unremarried surviving spouses of veterans are also eligible for the exemption program. Once approved, the exemption remains until the property is transferred or sold.

Property Tax Exemption for Disabled Veterans

• This program exempts up to $200,000 of the assessed value for qualifying property.
• The property must be owned and occupied by a disabled veteran or an un-remarried surviving spouse.
• The veteran must be rated as permanently and totally disabled as the result of a service-connected disability.

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Tennessee Property Tax Exemptions

According to the Tennessee VA, veterans in Tennessee who meet the following criteria may qualify for state property tax exemptions on a maximum of $175,000 of the assessed value of their primary residences:

• 100% VA disability rating for a service-connected injury or illness or from being a prisoner of war
• Paraplegia
• Permanent paralysis of both legs and lower part of the body resulting from traumatic injury or disease to the spinal cord or brain
• Loss or loss of use of two or more limbs
• Legal blindness

Un-remarried surviving spouses of qualifying veterans may also be eligible for property tax exemptions for their primary residence.

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Texas Property Tax Exemptions

Texas veterans with VA disability ratings of 10% or more may qualify for property tax exemptions, according to the Texas comptroller’s office. Those with a 100% disability rating may receive a full exemption on their property taxes. Below is a breakdown of the exemption amounts, based upon disability rating:

• 100% disability ratings are exempt from all property taxes
• 70 to 99% disability ratings receive a $12,000 property tax exemption
• 50 to 69% disability ratings receive a $10,000 property tax exemption
• 30 to 49% disability ratings receive a $7,500 property tax exemption
• 10 to 29% disability ratings receive a $5,000 property tax exemption

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Utah Property Tax Exemption

Utah veterans with a VA disability rating of 10% or higher may qualify for a property tax exemption on their primary residence, according to the Utah State Tax Commission. Exemptions are based on the percentage of disability, up to a maximum $521,620 exemption for a 100% VA disability rating in 2025.

Surviving spouses and orphaned minor children of honorably discharged veterans with at least a 10% disability rating may also qualify for the exemption.

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Vermont Property Tax Exemption

Veterans in Vermont may qualify for property tax exemptions beginning at $10,000 on a primary residence, according to the Vermont tax department.

Municipalities may increase the exemption to a maximum of $40,000.

To qualify, veterans must be receiving:

• Disability compensation for a disability with a rating of 50% or higher
• Non-service connected pension, AKA the “improved pension”
• Military retirement pay for a permanent medical military retirement

Surviving unmarried spouses may also be eligible.

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Virginia Property Tax Exemption

Veterans with a 100% VA rating for a service-connected disability may qualify for a full exemption on Virginia state property taxes on their primary residence, according to the Virginia Department of Veterans Affairs.

Surviving spouses may also qualify.

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Washington Property Tax Exemption

Washington veterans may qualify for need-based property tax exemptions on their primary residence, provided they have a VA disability rating of at least 80%, according to the Washington Department of Veterans Affairs.

Surviving spouses of 100% disabled veterans may also be eligible.

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West Virginia Property Tax Exemption

Veterans may be exempt from property taxes on the first $20,000 of the assessed value of an owner-occupied primary residence, according to the West Virginia tax department To qualify, veterans must have a 100% permanent and total VA disability rating.

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Wisconsin Property Tax Exemption

Veterans with a 100% VA disability rating and their surviving spouses may qualify for Wisconsin property tax credits for the full amount of the taxes paid on a primary residence, according to the Wisconsin Department of Revenue. Veterans must have been state residents upon entry into military service or for five years after beginning military service.

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Wyoming Property Tax Exemption

According to the Wyoming Department of Revenue, , veterans in Wyoming may qualify for a property tax exemption of $6,000 of the assessed value of a primary residence.

The veteran must have been an honorably discharged veteran of World War I, World War II, Korea, Vietnam, or awarded the Armed Forces Expeditionary medal or other authorized service or campaign medal indicating service for the United States in an armed conflict in any foreign country. Must also be a current Wyoming resident and have lived in the state for at least 3 years.

If the property tax exemption is not used toward a home, veterans may apply it toward a motor vehicle license fee.

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District of Columbia Property Tax Exemption

Effective October 1, 2022, residential real property owned by a veteran who has been classified by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs as having a total and permanent disability as a result of a service-incurred or service-aggravated condition or is paid at the 100% disability rating level as a result of unemployability, is eligible for reduction in assessed value of $445,000, provided that:

The property must be occupied by the disabled veteran and contain no more than five dwelling units (including the unit occupied by the owner);

• The property must be the principal residence of the disabled veteran;
• The disabled veteran must have at least 50% ownership of the property as shown by deed;
• The disabled veteran must be domiciled in the District; and
• Total household income cannot exceed the limit applicable to Senior/Disabled Tax Relief, currently $159,750 for TY2025.

Applicants must own at least 50% of their property and fall within annual income limits. For more information, visit Washington DC Disabled Veterans Homestead Deduction page.

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