Disabled Veteran Property Tax Exemptions by State
Most states cut — and many completely eliminate — the property tax bill for veterans with a service-connected disability. The rules vary a lot by state: some fully exempt the home of a 100% disabled veteran, others reduce the assessed value or give a percentage discount. Pick your state below for the exact rating tiers, surviving-spouse rules, forms, and deadlines.
Alabama fully exempts the homestead of a 100% permanently & totally disabled veteran — no income limit, no age requirement.
Alaska exempts the first $150,000 of a disabled veteran's assessed value — mandatory in every municipality, no income limit.
Arizona offers disabled veterans a modest exemption off assessed value — but it is both income- and property-value-limited.
Arkansas fully exempts the homestead (and personal property) of a 100% disabled veteran — no income limit.
California exempts up to $180,671 of a disabled veteran's home value — or $271,009 if you meet the low-income limit (2026).
Colorado exempts 50% of the first $200,000 of a 100% disabled veteran's home value — up to $100,000 off, no income limit.
Connecticut fully exempts the primary residence of a veteran with a 100% permanent & total disability rating (2024 law).
Delaware erases 100% of the school-district property tax (usually the biggest line item) for a 100% disabled veteran.
Washington, D.C. deducts $445,000 from a 100% disabled veteran's home value — subject to a household income cap.
Florida fully exempts the homestead of a veteran with a service-connected total & permanent disability — 100% of the property tax bill.
Georgia exempts up to $126,526 of a 100% disabled veteran's home value (2026) — which covers the entire bill on most homes.
Hawaii exempts a totally disabled veteran's home from real property tax — you pay only the county minimum (a flat ~$100–$350/yr).
Idaho reduces a 100% disabled veteran's property tax by up to $1,500 a year — with no income limit.
Illinois exempts the first $250,000 of EAV for a veteran rated 70%+ — which zeroes out the bill for most Illinois homes.
Indiana gives disabled veterans property-tax deductions off assessed value — up to $24,960, and the two deductions can combine.
Iowa's Disabled Veteran Homestead Tax Credit wipes out 100% of the property tax on a 100% disabled veteran's homestead.
Kansas refunds property tax to disabled veterans rated 50%+ through the Seniors & Disabled Veterans claim — income-limited.
Kentucky has no veteran-specific break, but a 100% permanently disabled veteran qualifies for the $49,100 disability homestead exemption.
Louisiana fully exempts the homestead of a veteran with a 100% service-connected disability, with added exemptions at lower ratings.
Maine exempts $6,000 of a disabled veteran's home value — and $50,000 for paraplegic veterans with adapted housing.
Maryland fully exempts the dwelling of a veteran with a VA-determined 100% service-connected permanent & total disability — no income limit.
Massachusetts gives disabled veterans tiered property tax breaks — a full exemption for paraplegic or 100% blind veterans.
Michigan fully exempts the homestead of a 100% permanently & totally disabled veteran — no income limit.
Minnesota excludes up to $300,000 of a 100% disabled veteran's home value from tax ($150,000 at a 70–99% rating) — no income limit.
Mississippi exempts the homestead of a totally disabled veteran from all property tax — up to the first $7,500 of assessed value.
Missouri has no broad disabled-veteran exemption — only a full exemption for former POWs, plus an income-based tax credit.
Montana cuts a 100% disabled veteran's property tax RATE by 50–100%, based on income (the MDV program).
Nebraska fully exempts the homestead of a veteran drawing 100% service-connected compensation — no income limit and no home-value cap.
Nevada exempts assessed value for veterans rated 60%+ — up to about $38,000 at a 100% rating, scaling down at lower ratings.
New Hampshire gives a disabled veteran a $700+ tax credit — and a full exemption for paraplegic or double-amputee veterans.
New Jersey fully exempts the principal residence of a 100% permanently & totally disabled veteran — no income limit.
New Mexico fully exempts a 100% disabled veteran's primary residence, and gives every veteran a $10,000 value exemption.
New York's Alternative Veterans Exemption reduces assessed value by 15% (wartime) plus half your VA disability rating — amounts set locally.
North Carolina excludes the first $45,000 of a disabled veteran's home value from property tax — no income limit.
North Dakota credits a disabled veteran's property tax on the first $9,000 of taxable value, scaled by disability rating.
Ohio's enhanced homestead exemption shields the first $50,000+ of a totally disabled veteran's home value — with no income test.
Oklahoma fully exempts the entire fair cash value of a 100% disabled veteran's homestead — no income limit.
Oregon exempts a fixed chunk of a disabled veteran's home value (about $32,500 at a 40%+ rating), rising 3% a year.
Pennsylvania can fully exempt a 100% disabled veteran's home — but it also requires wartime service and financial need.
Rhode Island's disabled-veteran exemptions are set by each city and town — larger for totally disabled and adapted-housing veterans.
South Carolina fully exempts a totally & permanently disabled veteran's home and up to five acres — no income limit.
South Dakota exempts $200,000 of a 100% disabled veteran's home value — enough to cover most homes in full.
Tennessee reimburses a 100% disabled veteran for the property tax on the first $175,000 of their home's value — no income limit.
Texas fully exempts the home of a veteran rated 100% by the VA — the taxable value of your residence homestead goes to $0.
Utah exempts up to $535,459 of a disabled veteran's taxable value (2026), scaled by disability rating — enough to zero out most homes at 100%.
Vermont exempts at least $10,000 of a disabled veteran's home value — and towns may vote that up to $40,000.
Virginia fully exempts the home (and up to one acre) of a veteran with a 100% service-connected permanent & total disability — no income limit.
Washington gives disabled veterans an income-based property tax exemption through its Senior Citizens, Disabled Persons & Veterans program.
West Virginia has no veteran-specific break, but a 100% disabled veteran qualifies for the $20,000 homestead exemption.
Wisconsin refunds 100% of a 100% disabled veteran's property tax through a refundable income-tax credit.
Wyoming gives veterans a $6,000 assessed-value exemption (doubled from $3,000 in 2025) — applied to your home or vehicle.
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