Legal & Tax
Which states give disabled veterans a property tax exemption?
At least 22 states eliminate property taxes entirely on the primary residence for veterans rated 100% permanently and totally disabled by the VA — and all 50 states offer some form of property tax relief. The value ranges from a $250 annual deduction in New Jersey to zero property taxes in states like Texas, Virginia, and Oklahoma for veterans rated 100% P&T. The specific amount depends on your disability rating, the state where your primary residence is located, and in some cases your income.
Updated June 2026 · Browse all benefits
States that eliminate property tax for 100% disabled veterans
These states grant a complete property tax exemption on the primary residence for veterans the VA has rated 100% permanently and totally disabled (P&T). The exemption covers the home — not rental properties or second homes.
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Texas — Zero property tax on the primary residence homestead for veterans rated 100% or individually unemployable. The exemption transfers to an unremarried surviving spouse. Apply using Form 50-114 at your local county appraisal district.
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Virginia — Full exemption on any real property used as the primary residence by a 100% P&T disabled veteran. Surviving spouses of service members who died in service or from a service-connected cause also qualify.
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Oklahoma — Complete property tax exemption on the primary residence for veterans rated 100% permanently disabled by the VA.
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Wisconsin — Full property tax credit: the state refunds all property taxes paid on the primary residence for qualifying disabled veterans and their surviving spouses.
States with partial reductions or fixed-dollar exemptions
Most states reduce the property tax bill by a fixed dollar amount or by excluding a portion of the assessed home value — often scaled to disability rating.
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Georgia — Up to $121,812 (2025 rate, indexed annually) of the home's assessed value excluded from state and county property taxes for veterans with qualifying service-connected disabilities.
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Idaho — Up to $1,500 reduction annually for qualifying disabled veterans on their primary residence.
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Indiana — $24,960 deduction for veterans with wartime service and a qualifying disability.
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New Jersey — $250 annual deduction for honorably discharged veterans regardless of disability rating.
Many states not listed here also have programs — including Arizona, Montana, Nebraska, Washington, and others. Search your state + "disabled veteran property tax exemption" to find the current rules.
How to apply for a property tax exemption
Applications go to your county tax assessor or appraisal district — not to the VA. Most states require:
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A VA-issued benefit letter confirming your disability rating and P&T status — download it at va.gov/records or request it through the VA mobile app.
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Your DD-214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty).
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Proof of primary residency in that state (utility bill, voter registration, or driver's license).
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The state or county application form — search "[your state] disabled veteran property tax exemption application" for the current form.
Each county or appraisal district administers exemptions locally. Deadlines, required documents, and benefit amounts vary. Verify current rules with your county assessor before applying.
Frequently asked questions
Do I have to reapply for a property tax exemption every year?
Most states require a one-time application once approved. Some counties require annual proof that your disability rating has not changed. Check with your local county tax assessor or appraisal district for the specific renewal requirement in your area.
Can I get a property tax exemption in two states at once?
No. A property tax exemption applies only to property in the state where you are a primary resident. You can only claim one primary residence, and you must apply in that state.
Does a partial disability rating (below 100%) qualify me for a property tax exemption?
Many states offer partial exemptions for veterans rated below 100%. Texas, for example, reduces property taxes proportionally based on rating (10–99%). Check your state's specific rating thresholds — most require at least a 10% or 50% rating for any benefit.
Does the exemption apply to a rental property or vacation home?
Almost universally no. State programs limit the exemption to the veteran's primary residence homestead. Rental, investment, and vacation properties do not qualify.
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