Veteran Tax Exemptions

Veteran Property Tax Exemptions by State

If you are a veteran or active duty service member, the first step is to determine if you are eligible for VA home loan benefits. If you have served in the military and received an honorable discharge, you will likely be eligible to buy a home using your VA loan benefits.

Alabama

In the State of Alabama, homesteads of residents are eligible for a full property tax exemption if the resident is retired as a result of a permanent and total disability-including 100% disabled Veterans, blind, or over 65 years of age and their annual net income is $12,000 or less. Exemptions vary between the counties and state. For more information, call (334) 242-1525 or visit the Alabama Department of Revenue Property Tax website.

Alaska

In the State of Alaska a Veteran with a service-connected disability rated 50% or more or 65 years or older is eligible to receive a property tax exemption on the first $150,000 of assessed value of their primary residence. For more information, call (907) 334-0874 or visit the Alaska Office of Veterans Affairs website.

Arizona

In the State of Arizona a disabled Veteran is eligible to receive a property tax exemption of $3,000 on their primary residence if the total assessed value does not exceed $10,000-$20,000. Total assessed value and income eligibility thresholds vary by county. For more information, call (602) 255-3381 or visit the Arizona Department of Veteran Services website.

Arkansas

In the State of Arkansas a Veteran is eligible to receive a full property tax exemption on their primary residence if they are blind in one or both eyes, have lost the use of one or more limbs or is rated permanent and totally disabled resulting from their service. For more information, call (501) 370-3820 or visit the Arkansas Veteran Benefits website.

California

In the State of California a Veteran with a service-connected disability rated at 100%, is blind in both eyes, or has lost the use of two or more limbs is eligible to receive a property tax exemption of $189,571 of total assessed value on their primary residence. If their total income is more than $56,751, only $126,380 is allowed. All Veterans are eligible to receive a $4,000 exemption for any property that is owned, but most elect to apply for the Homeowner’s Exemption which provides a greater exemption of $7,000. For more information, call (530) 889-4300 or visit the California Veteran and Disabled Veteran Exemption website.

Colorado

In the State of Colorado a Veteran with a service-connected disability is eligible to receive a property tax exemption of 50% on the first $200,000 of the actual value of their primary residence. For more information, call (303) 284-6077 or visit the Colorado Veteran Property Tax Programs website.

Connecticut

In the State of Connecticut a Veteran is eligible to receive a property tax exemption on their primary residence ranging from $1,500 if they are 10-25% disabled and $3,000 if rated at 75-100%. A Veteran who has lost the use of one limb may receive an exemption of $5,000, while a Veteran that is blind in both eyes or has lost the use of two or more limbs as a result of their military service qualifies for a $10,000 exemption. Benefits are based on individual cases. For more information, call (860) 757-6590 or visit the Hartford Exemption & Benefit Programs website.

Delaware

In the State of Delaware there are no real property taxes and local property taxes are minimal. A Veteran with a service-connected disability rated at 100% disabled may be eligible to receive a property tax exemption of up to $30,000 of assessed property value on their primary residence. The amount varies by county. For more information, contact your county assessor office: Kent (302) 744-2401, Suffolk (302) 855-7760 or New Castle (302) 323-2600 or visit the Delaware Property Tax Incentives website.

Florida

In the State of Florida a Veteran who is permanently and totally disabled or legally blind as a result of their service qualifies for a full property tax exemption on real estate owned and used as a homestead if their gross income is less than $27,732. Veterans with a VA-connected disability of 10% or more are entitled to a $5,000 reduction in assessed value of property, depending on income. For more information, call (727) 319-7440 visit Florida Department of Veterans' Affairs Property Tax Exemption website.

Georgia

In the State of Georgia a Veteran with a 100% Service-Connected Disability, blind in both eyes, or has loss of use in their lower extremities is eligible to receive a property tax exemption of $60,000 or more of assessed value on their primary residence. The amount is based on a fluctuating index rate set by the U.S. Secretary of Veterans Affairs. For more information, call (404) 656-2300 or visit the Georgia Department of Veterans Services Tax Exemptions website.

Hawaii

In the State of Hawaii a Veteran with a service-connected disability of 100% is eligible to receive a full property tax exemption on their primary residence. The exemption excludes a minimum tax of $100-$300 that all must pay. Amount varies by county. A tax exemption of $50,000 is also available for those who are blind or deaf. For more information, call (808) 270-7297 or visit the County of Kaua'i Real Property Exemption Information website.

Idaho

In the State of Idaho a disabled Veteran is eligible to receive a property tax exemption of up to $1,320 on their primary residence and up to one acre of land if they have a disability rating of 10% or more as a result of their service in the military. The exemption amount received is based on income. For more information, call (800) 334-7756, ext. 7736 or visit the Idaho State Tax Commission Property Tax Reduction website.

Illinois

In the State of Illinois an exemption of up to $100,000 reduction on the assessed value of specially adapted housing used exclusively by a disabled Veteran may be allowed. Veterans with a disability rating of 50-69% are eligible to receive a $2,500 reduction in Equalized Assessed Value (EAV) of their primary residence, while those with a disability rating of 70-100% may receive a $5,000 reduction in EAV. All veterans returning from active duty are eligible to receive a Returning Veterans’ Homestead Exemption of $5,000 reduction of EAV on their primary residence for the two years following their return. For more information, call (217) 785-1356 or visit the Illinois Revenue Property Tax Exemptions website.

Indiana

In the State of Indiana a Veteran is eligible to receive a property tax exemption of up to $37,440 on their primary residence if the Veteran is 100% disabled or is 62 years old or older with at least 10% disability rating as a result of their service. For more information call (317) 232-3777 or visit the Indiana Property Tax Deductions website.

Iowa

In the State of Iowa a Veteran rated at 100% disabled is eligible to receive a full property tax exemption. Veterans who served on active duty for a period during war or 18 months during peacetime are eligible to receive an exemption of $1,850-$2,778 on their primary residence, depending on their time of service. For more information, call (515) 281-3114 or visit the Iowa Department of Veterans Affairs Benefits website.

Kansas

In the State of Kansas a Veteran with a disability rated at 50% or more is eligible to receive a homestead refund of $700 on their primary residence if they meet income guidelines. A Veteran over 65 years of age is eligible to receive a 75% reduction in property taxes when guidelines are met. For more information, call (785) 368-8222, option #4, then option #2 or visit the Kansas Department of Revenue website and search for the previous year Homestead or Property Tax Refund for Homeowners Instructions booklet.

Kentucky

In the State of Kentucky a Veteran is eligible to receive a homestead exemption of up to $36,900 of the assessed value of their primary residence if the Veteran is totally disabled. For more information, call (859) 246-2722 or visit the Fayette County, Kentucky Homestead Exemption website.

Louisiana

In the State of Louisiana, in addition to receiving a homestead exemption, a Veteran with a service-connected disability rated of 100% may be exempt from ad valorem taxation of up to $15,000 of the assessed value of their primary residence. For more information, call (504) 368-7642 or visit the Louisiana Tax Commission website.

Maine

In the State of Maine a Veteran with a service-connected disability rated at 100% or 62 years or older is eligible to receive a property tax exemption of up to $6,000 on their primary residence. For more information, call (207) 624-5600 or visit the Maine Property Tax Exemption website.

Maryland

In the State of Maryland a Veteran with a service-connected disability rated at 100% is eligible to receive a complete property tax exemption on their primary residence. The exemption amount is determined by the Maryland Department of Veterans Affairs. For more information, call (410) 767-8250 or visit the Maryland Department of Assessment & Taxation website.

Massachusetts

In the State of Massachusetts a paraplegic Veteran with service-related injuries is eligible to receive a total property tax exemption on their primary residence. Veterans who are 100% disabled are eligible to receive an exemption of $1000. If the Veteran requires specially adapted housing, an exemption of $1500 is granted. An exemption of $400 is provided for Veterans with a service-connected disability of 10% or more. Additional exemptions are allowed for medal recipients and Veterans who have lost the use of a limb or both eyes. Call (617) 887-6367 or visit the Massachusetts Veterans' Services Property Tax Exemption website.

Michigan

In the State of Michigan a Veteran with a service-connected disability rated at 100% is eligible to receive a full property tax exemption on their primary residence. For more information, call (888) 909-2799 or visit the Michigan Disabled Veterans Exemption Information website.

Minnesota

In the State of Minnesota a Veteran with a service-connected disability rated at 100% is eligible to receive a market value exclusion of up to $300,000 on their primary residence. A Veteran with a disability rated 70% or more is eligible to receive a market value exclusion of up to $150,000. For more information, call (612) 348-3046 or visit the Minnesota Homestead Market Value Exclusion website.

Mississippi

In the State of Mississippi a Veteran with a service-connected disability rated at 100% is exempt from all Ad Valorem taxes on the assessed value of their primary residence. For more information call (601) 923-7618 or visit the Mississippi Homestead Exemption Rules and Regulations website.

Missouri

In the State of Missouri a Veteran with a service connected disability rated at 100% is eligible to receive a property tax credit of up to $1,100 on their primary residence, based on their income. For more information, call (314) 657-1650 or visit the Missouri Property Tax Credit Claim website.

Montana

In the State of Montana a Veteran with a service-connected disability rated at 100% is eligible to receive a property tax exemption of 50-100% on their primary residence. The exemption amount is determined by the Montana Department of Revenue based on income and marital status. For more information, call (866) 859-2254 or visit the Montana Property Tax Relief for Disabled Veterans website.

Nebraska

In the State of Nebraska a Veteran with a service-connected disability rated at 100% is eligible to receive a full property tax exemption on their primary residence. A county assessor may also approve other exemptions based on individual cases. For more information, call (402) 420-4021 or visit the Nebraska Benefits for Veterans website.

Nevada

In the State of Nevada a Veteran with a service-connected disability rated at 60% or more is eligible to receive a property tax exemption of up to $20,000 of assessed property value on their primary residence. For more information, call (702) 455-3882 Clark County Nevada Exemption Programs website.

New Hampshire

In the State of New Hampshire a Veteran with a service-connected disability rated at 100% is eligible to receive a tax credit of $700-$2,000 on their primary residence, depending on the county in which they reside. A Veteran who is permanently and totally disabled and is blind, paraplegic or a double amputee as a result of their service and resides in specially adapted housing is exempt from all taxation on their homestead. For more information, call (603) 624-6520 or visit the New Hampshire State Office of Veteran Services website.

New Jersey

In the State of New Jersey, a qualified war Veteran is eligible to receive an annual deduction of $250 from taxes on real or personal taxes. A Veteran with a service-connected disability rated at 100% is eligible to receive a full property tax exemption on their primary residence. For more information, call (609) 530-6830 or visit the New Jersey Division of Taxation website.

New Mexico

In the State of New Mexico any Veteran who served a minimum of 90 consecutive days and was honorably discharged is eligible for a $4,000 reduction in assessed value on their primary residence. A Veteran with a service-connected disability rated at 100% is eligible to receive a full property tax exemption on their primary residence. For more information, call (505) 827-6383 or visit the New Mexico Department of Veterans' Services website.

New York

In the State of New York a Veteran is eligible to receive a Alternative Veterans’ Exemption, which allows a 15-75% reduction in assessed value of primary residence depending on eligibility factors, Cold War Veterans’ Exemption, which allows a 10-65% reduction in assessed value of primary residence depending on eligibility factors, or Eligible Funds Exemption, which reduces the assessed value of a primary residence that the Veteran purchased with “eligible funds” upon discharge from active duty by up to $5,000. For more information, call (518) 591-5232 or visit the New York Eligible Funds Exemption website.

North Carolina

In the State of North Carolina a Veteran with a service-connected disability rated at 100% or who receives benefits for specially adapted housing is eligible to receive a property tax exemption of up to $45,000 of the appraised property value on their primary residence. For more information, call (910) 678-7507 or visit the Cumberland County Tax Administration website.

North Dakota

In the State of North Dakota a Veteran with a service-connected disability rated 50% or more is eligible to receive a property tax exemption of up to $120,000 of the assessed value on their primary residence. For more information, call (701) 239-7165 or visit the North Dakota Department of Veterans Affairs website.

Ohio

In the State of Ohio a Veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 100% is eligible to receive a property tax exemption of up to $50,000 of the assessed property value on their primary residence. For more information, call (513) 887-3154 or visit the Preble County Auditor Homestead Exemption website.

Oklahoma

In the State of Oklahoma a Veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 100% is eligible to receive a full property tax exemption on their primary residence. For more information call (405) 521-3684 or visit the Oklahoma Department of Veterans Affairs website.

Oregon

In the State of Oregon a Veteran with a service-connected disability rated at 40% or more is eligible to receive a property tax exemption of up to $23,486 of the assessed value on their primary residence. For more information, call (503) 945-8293 or visit the Oregon Department of Revenue Property Tax Exemptions website.

Pennsylvania

In the State of Pennsylvania a Veteran with a service-connected disability of 100% is eligible to receive a full property tax exemption on their primary residence if their annual income is less than $87,212. If annual income is greater than, $87,212, Veteran must demonstrate financial need. For more information, call (717) 861-8902 or visit the Pennsylvania Department of Military and Veterans Affairs Real Estate Tax Exemption website.

Rhode Island

In the State of Rhode Island property tax exemptions or credits are available to all Veterans. Some counties offer a tax credit while others offer a property tax exemption on assessed value of the Veteran’s primary residence. The amount of exemption or credit is determined by the Veteran’s status and county where they reside. A few counties offer a full exemption if the Veteran requires specially adapted housing. For more information, call (401) 253-8000 or view the RI Tax Exemption Programs at the Rhode Island Division of Veterans Affairs website.

South Carolina

In the State of South Carolina a Veteran with a service-connected disability rated at 100% is eligible to receive a full property tax exemption on their primary residence and up to one acre of land. For more information, call (803) 929-6000 or visit the Richland County South Carolina Tax Exemptions website.

South Dakota

In the State of South Dakota a Veteran with a service-connected disability is eligible to receive a property tax exemption of $100,000 of the assessed value on their primary residence. For more information, call (605) 773-3269 or visit the South Dakota Property Tax website.

Tennessee

In the State of Tennessee a Veteran with a service-connected disability rated at 100% is eligible to receive a property tax exemption of up to $175,000 of the assessed value on their primary residence. For more information, call (615) 741-2931 or visit the Tennessee Department of Veterans Affairs website.

Texas

In the State of Texas a Veteran with a service-connected disability rated at 10% or more is eligible to receive a property tax exemption up to $12,000 of the assessed value on their primary residence. The amount is determined by disability rating and age. A Veteran with a service-connected disability rated at 100% is eligible for a full property tax exemption. For more information, call (800) 252-8387 or visit the Texas Veterans Portal website.

Utah

In the State of Utah a Veteran with a service-connected disability rated at 10% or more is eligible to receive a property tax exemption on their primary residence of up to $252,126 of the assessed property value. The exemption amount is based on disability rating. For more information, call (801) 297-3600 or visit the Utah Property Tax website.

Vermont

In the State of Vermont a Veteran with a service-connected disability rated at 50% or more is eligible to receive a property tax exemption of $10,000-$40,000 of assessed value on their primary residence. The exemption amount is determined by the town. For more information, call (802) 828-3379 or visit the Vermont Tax Exemptions for Veterans website.

Virginia

In the State of Virginia a Veteran with a service-connected disability rated at 100% is eligible to receive a full property tax exemption on their primary residence. For more information, call (804) 786-0286 or visit the Virginia Department of Veterans Services website.

Washington

In the State of Washington a Veteran with a service-connected disability of 100% is eligible to receive a full property tax exemption on their primary residence. The Washington State Department of Veterans Affairs determines the exemption amount based on income. For more information, call (360) 534-1400 or visit the Washington State Department of Affairs Property Tax Relief website.

West Virginia

In the State of West Virginia a Veteran with a service-connected disability rated at 100% or 65 years of age is eligible to receive an exemption of $20,000 of the assessed value on their primary residence. Call (304) 965-3246 or visit the West Virginia Department of Veterans Assistance website.

Wisconsin

In the State of Wisconsin a Veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 100% is eligible to receive a full property tax exemption on their primary residence. Exemption amounts vary based on individual cases. For more information, call (608) 266-2486 or visit the Wisconsin Department of Revenue website.

Wyoming

In the State of Wyoming a Veteran with a service-connected disability rating is eligible to receive a property tax exemption of $3,000 off the assessed property value of their primary residence. For more information, call (307) 777-8152 or visit the Wyoming Veteran's Property Tax Exemption website.