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In this updated 2026 guide, Brian Reese of VA Claims Insider breaks down disabled veteran property tax exemptions in every state—so you can quickly see what you may qualify for and how to claim it.
While all 50 states and the District of Columbia offer some form of property tax relief for disabled veterans, the eligibility rules and benefit amounts vary widely.
In most cases, your VA disability rating (often 100% P&T for the biggest benefits), your primary residence status, and your property type determine how much you can save.
Because these programs are administered locally, always confirm your requirements and deadlines with your county tax assessor or local taxing authority before you apply.
To make this easy, we’ve organized the states alphabetically from A-Z so you can jump straight to your state’s rules.
Note: You may also like our guide to the Best Veteran Benefits by State.
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Key Findings of Our Research
- Property Tax Relief Exists Nationwide: All 50 states and the District of Columbia offer at least one form of property tax relief that can apply to disabled veterans on a primary residence (or the tax bill tied to that residence). Relief may be a full exemption, partial exemption/deduction, credit, or refund/reimbursement.
- Eligibility and Benefit Amounts Vary Widely: Some states provide full homestead property tax exemptions for certain 100% “Permanent & Total” (P&T) veterans, while other states cap relief by assessed value, income, home value, acreage, disability percentage, and/or local rules.
- Important Accuracy Note on “No Property Tax” Claims: It is usually not accurate to claim “no property tax” without qualifications. Some programs are needs-based (example: Pennsylvania), some are credits/refunds (not exemptions), and some still allow special assessments or minimum taxes.
- Application Process Matters: Property tax relief is rarely automatic. Veterans typically must apply through the local county assessor/tax office and provide VA documentation (rating letter, P&T status, or IU paid at 100% when accepted).
- Annual Updates & Legislation: Many states index dollar limits annually (or every two years). Always verify current-year limits and filing deadlines with your county assessor and the official state guidance.
Alabama Disabled Veteran Property Tax Exemption (CY 2026)
- Eligibility: Veterans who are permanently & totally disabled qualify for a homestead exemption regardless of age and with no income limitation. Alabama also has separate age 65+ homestead provisions (some with income limits).
- Property Criteria: Principal residence (homestead); land area limitation generally not more than 160 acres.
- How to Apply: Apply through your county revenue/assessor office (local administration varies).
- Official Source: Alabama Department of Revenue – Homestead Exemptions
Alaska Disabled Veteran Property Tax Exemption (CY 2026)
- Eligibility: Disabled veterans with a 50% or higher service-connected disability.
- Exemption Amount: Exempts up to the first $150,000 of assessed value of the primary residence.
- Surviving Spouse: Benefit can transfer to a qualifying surviving spouse (commonly age-based per program rules).
- How to Apply: Apply locally (municipal/county administration varies).
- Official Source: State of Alaska – Veterans Real Estate (Tax Exemption)
Arizona Disabled Veteran Property Tax Exemption (Tax Year 2026)
- Eligibility: Arizona provides a limited exemption for qualifying disabled veterans (and other qualifying groups). The exemption is typically prorated based on disability percentage and subject to state rules and county processing.
- Exemption Amount (TY 2026): Example county guidance shows a maximum allowable exemption amount of $4,873 of assessed limited property value for TY 2026 (prorated for disability percentages below 100%).
- Important Notes: Arizona programs may involve income/assessed value limits and county-specific processes. Always verify current limits with your county assessor.
- How to Apply: Apply through your county assessor.
- Official/Reference Sources:
Arkansas Disabled Veteran Property Tax Exemption (CY 2026)
- Eligibility: Generally for veterans with VA-rated 100% total & permanent service-connected disability and certain severe disabilities (e.g., loss of limb, total blindness) as defined by Arkansas law.
- Exemption: Full exemption for the homestead and certain personal property (per Arkansas rules).
- Survivors: Surviving spouses/dependents may qualify under state rules.
- How to Apply: Apply with your county collector/assessor.
- Reference Source (County Example): Washington County, AR – Disabled Veteran Tax Exemption
California Disabled Veteran Property Tax Exemption (Lien Date 2026)
- Eligibility: Veterans rated 100% disabled or paid at the 100% rate due to individual unemployability (IU/TDIU); primary residence required.
- Exemption Amounts (Lien Date 2026):
- Basic: $180,671
- Low-Income: $271,009
- Low-Income Household Income Limit: $81,131
- Important Note: Exemption amounts and income limits adjust annually.
- How to Apply: Apply with your county assessor.
- Official Sources:
Colorado Disabled Veteran Property Tax Exemption (CY 2026)
- Eligibility: “Qualifying disabled veterans” under Colorado’s program (administered locally).
- Exemption Amount: Exemption equals 50% of the first $200,000 of actual value of the primary residence.
- How to Apply: Apply through your county assessor/treasurer per local procedure.
- Reference Source (County Example): Elbert County, CO – Veterans Property Tax Exemption
Connecticut Disabled Veteran Property Tax Exemption (CY 2026)
- Eligibility: Connecticut has multiple statutory veteran property tax exemptions/deductions (often administered by municipalities) and additional provisions for disabled veterans.
- Major Update: Public Act 24-46 established a property tax exemption for veterans with a 100% service-connected permanent and total disability rating (effective starting October 1, 2024; local implementation applies).
- How to Apply: Apply with your town/city assessor (municipal administration).
- Official Sources:
Delaware Disabled Veteran Property Tax Credit (CY 2026)
- Eligibility: Delaware’s Disabled Veterans School Property Tax Credit applies to qualified disabled veterans (commonly tied to a 100% disability rating) and includes a residency requirement (commonly referenced as three years).
- Benefit: Tax credit against 100% of non-vocational school district property tax on a primary residence (where offered).
- How to Apply: Apply by the state’s annual deadline (example: applications due April 30 for the upcoming tax year).
- Official Sources:
Florida Disabled Veteran Property Tax Exemption (CY 2026)
- Eligibility (10%+): Florida offers a $5,000 exemption in assessed value for certain veterans with a service-connected disability (commonly 10%+).
- Eligibility (Total & Permanent): Veterans who are honorably discharged with a service-connected total and permanent disability may qualify for a total exemption from ad valorem taxes on the homestead.
- How to Apply: Apply through your county property appraiser.
- Official Sources:
Georgia Disabled Veteran Property Tax Exemption (CY 2026)
- Eligibility: Qualifying disabled veterans who are citizens and residents of Georgia and occupy the home as a homestead.
- Exemption Amount: The exemption is the greater of $32,500 or the maximum amount allowed under 38 U.S.C. § 2102 (indexed/updated). The current-year dollar amount is published by Georgia agencies; verify the 2026 figure.
- Reference (Most Recently Posted Figure): Georgia lists $121,812 for 2025 (check for 2026 updates).
- How to Apply: Apply through your county tax commissioner/assessor.
- Official Sources:
Hawaii Disabled Veteran Property Tax Exemption (CY 2026)
- Eligibility: Benefits generally apply to “totally disabled” veterans, but Hawaii real property tax is primarily county-administered.
- Exemption: Varies by county. Some counties provide very broad exemptions, but may still impose a minimum tax or exclude special assessments.
- Example: Honolulu states totally disabled veterans may be exempt from all property taxes except the minimum tax.
- How to Apply: Apply with your county real property assessment division.
- Official/Reference Sources:
Idaho Disabled Veteran Property Tax Reduction (CY 2026)
- Eligibility: Idaho resident homeowners who are qualified veterans with a 100% service-connected disability (and in some guidance, 100% compensation due to IU may qualify—confirm locally).
- Benefit: May reduce property taxes on the home and up to one acre by as much as $1,500.
- How to Apply: Apply through your county assessor.
- Official Source: Idaho State Tax Commission – Property Tax Benefit for Disabled Veterans
Illinois Disabled Veteran Property Tax Exemption (CY 2026)
- Eligibility: Disabled veterans with a VA service-connected disability rating of 30% or more (and eligible surviving spouses under state rules).
- Benefit Type: Annual reduction in Equalized Assessed Value (EAV) (not always a guaranteed “no tax” outcome).
- Exemption Amount (Standard Homestead Exemption for Veterans with Disabilities):
- 30%–49%: $2,500 reduction in EAV
- 50%–69%: $5,000 reduction in EAV
- 70%+: The first $250,000 of EAV of the residential property is exempt from taxation
- How to Apply: File the required PTAX form(s) with your Chief County Assessment Office.
- Official Source: Illinois Department of Revenue – Property Tax Relief (Veterans with Disabilities)
Indiana Disabled Veteran Property Tax Deductions (CY 2026)
- Important Accuracy Note: Indiana does not generally use “percentage-of-assessed-value deductions” based on VA rating. Indiana uses statutory deduction amounts.
- Common Deduction Amounts:
- $14,000 deduction (certain totally disabled/age-based qualifiers)
- $24,960 deduction (certain wartime + disability qualifiers)
- Combination: some veterans may qualify for $38,960 total deduction (code combination)
- How to Apply: Apply through your county auditor/assessor (local administration) with required documentation.
- Official Source: Indiana DVA – Disabled Veteran Property Tax Deduction Fact Sheet
Iowa Disabled Veteran Homestead Property Tax Credit (CY 2026)
- Eligibility: Qualifying veterans with permanent and total service-connected disability (including IU paid at 100% where accepted) and certain eligible surviving spouses receiving DIC.
- Benefit Type: Iowa provides a 100% homestead property tax credit (credit mechanism; not always labeled as a “full exemption”).
- Property Criteria: Applies to the homestead (dwelling and applicable land rules; may include up to 40 acres under program rules).
- How to Apply: Apply locally per Iowa/County process.
- Official Source: Iowa Department of Revenue – Disabled Veteran Homestead Property Tax Credit
Kansas Disabled Veteran Property Tax Refund (CY 2026)
- Eligibility: Kansas provides a property tax refund program for eligible seniors/disabled veterans (commonly requiring a permanent disability threshold and residency/occupancy rules).
- Benefit Type: Refund/Rebate program (not a direct exemption on the assessment).
- Maximum Refund: Commonly stated as up to $700, with household income and home value caps that can change by filing year.
- How to Apply: File the appropriate Kansas refund claim form(s) (verify current forms/limits for 2026 filing year).
- Official Source: Kansas Department of Revenue – Homestead Refund Programs
Kentucky Disabled Veteran Property Tax Homestead Exemption (2025–2026 Assessment Years)
- Eligibility: Homeowners who are age 65+ or totally disabled (including qualifying disabled veterans) and own/occupy the home as a primary residence.
- Exemption Amount (2025–2026): $49,100 deducted from assessed value.
- How to Apply: Apply through the county PVA/assessment office.
- Official Source: Kentucky Department of Revenue – Homestead Exemption
Louisiana Disabled Veteran Property Tax Exemption (CY 2026)
- Eligibility: Louisiana provides additional homestead relief for veterans with service-connected disabilities (starting at 50%) with increasing relief at higher ratings.
- Benefit (State Summary):
- 50%–69%: In addition to the homestead exemption, the next $2,500 of assessed valuation is exempt.
- 70%–99%: In addition to the homestead exemption, the next $4,500 of assessed valuation is exempt.
- 100%: Many parishes describe this as a full exemption on parish taxes for the homestead (city taxes may differ). Always verify locally.
- How to Apply: Apply through your parish assessor.
- Official/Reference Source: Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs – State Benefits (Tax Relief)
Maine Disabled Veteran Property Tax Exemption (CY 2026)
- Eligibility: Maine offers exemptions for eligible veterans (including age-based and disability-based rules).
- Common Exemption Amount: Often listed as up to $6,000, with higher amounts for certain specially adapted housing situations.
- How to Apply: Apply through your local assessor/municipality.
- Official Source: Maine Revenue Services – Property Tax Exemptions
Maryland Disabled Veteran Property Tax Exemption (CY 2026)
- Eligibility: Veterans with a 100% disability due to service.
- Exemption: Full property tax exemption on the primary residence (per program rules).
- How to Apply: Apply through local assessment/tax office per Maryland rules.
- Official Source: Maryland Department of Veterans & Military Families – Tax Benefits
Massachusetts Disabled Veteran Property Tax Exemptions (CY 2026)
- Eligibility: Massachusetts uses multiple statutory “clauses” with different criteria and exemption amounts.
- Benefit: Exemption amounts vary by clause (including certain full exemptions for qualifying scenarios).
- How to Apply: Apply with your local assessor and provide documentation required for the clause you claim.
- Official Source: Mass.gov – Guide to Real Estate Tax Exemptions for Qualifying Veterans
Michigan Disabled Veteran Property Tax Exemption (CY 2026)
- Eligibility: Veterans with a qualifying 100% disability (per Michigan rules).
- Exemption: Full property tax exemption on the primary residence (as administered under Michigan law and guidance).
- How to Apply: Apply through local assessor with required documentation.
- Official Source: Michigan Treasury – Disabled Veterans Exemption
Minnesota Disabled Veteran Property Tax Exclusion (CY 2026)
- Eligibility: Veterans with at least a 70% disability rating (with additional provisions for certain survivors/caregivers).
- Exclusion Amount:
- 100% P&T: Market value exclusion up to $300,000
- 70%+: Market value exclusion up to $150,000
- How to Apply: Apply through your county assessor per Minnesota process.
- Official Source: Minnesota Department of Revenue – Market Value Exclusion
Mississippi Disabled Veteran Property Tax Exemption (CY 2026)
- Eligibility: Honorably discharged veterans with a service-connected total (100%) disability (and other eligibility rules per state).
- Exemption: Full exemption on the assessed value of qualifying homestead property (verify local components and any special assessments).
- How to Apply: Apply through your county tax assessor/collector.
- Official Source: Mississippi Veterans Affairs – State Benefits
Missouri Disabled Veteran Property Tax Credit (CY 2026)
- Important Accuracy Note: Missouri’s main statewide relief is a Property Tax Credit (often called a “circuit breaker”) that is generally based on age/disability and income/taxes paid. It is not strictly a “100% VA rating exemption.”
- Benefit: Credit up to $1,100 (amount depends on income and taxes/rent paid).
- How to Apply: Claim the credit on your Missouri income tax return (or as directed by Missouri DOR).
- Official Source: Missouri Department of Revenue – Property Tax Credit
Montana Disabled Veteran (MDV) Property Tax Assistance Program (Tax Year 2026)
- Eligibility: Montana veterans who are 100% disabled (or eligible unmarried surviving spouses) may qualify, subject to income, ownership, and occupancy rules.
- Benefit: Reduction of the normal tax rate by 50%, 70%, 80%, or 100% depending on income and marital status.
- How to Apply: Follow Montana DOR instructions and deadlines for the MDV program.
- Official Source: Montana Department of Revenue – MDV Assistance Program
Nebraska Disabled Veteran Homestead Exemption (CY 2026)
- Eligibility: Nebraska’s Homestead Exemption includes categories for disabled veterans and certain survivors. Category rules vary.
- Important Accuracy Note: Nebraska guidance indicates no income and homestead value limits for certain veteran categories (including Category 4V and others) under current rules.
- How to Apply: File the Homestead Exemption application with your county assessor during the annual filing window.
- Official Source (2025 Guide): Nebraska DOR – Homestead Exemption Information Guide
Nevada Disabled Veteran Property Tax Exemption (Fiscal Year 2025–2026)
- Eligibility: Veterans with a permanent service-connected disability of at least 60% (per Nevada program rules).
- Exemption Amount (Assessed Value – FY 2025/2026 example):
- 60%–79%: $17,700
- 80%–99%: $26,550
- 100%: $35,400
- How to Apply: Apply through your county assessor.
- Reference Source (County Example with FY 2025/2026 amounts): Clark County Assessor – Exemptions (Veteran/Disabled Veteran)
- State FAQ (Program Overview): Nevada Tax – Veterans’ Tax Exemptions FAQs
New Hampshire Disabled Veteran Property Tax Credits/Exemptions (CY 2026)
- Eligibility & Amounts: New Hampshire has multiple veteran credits/exemptions that are often municipal-option (cities/towns may adopt higher amounts). Benefits vary by municipality.
- How to Apply: Apply through your town/city assessor/collector and verify which credits/exemptions your municipality has adopted.
- Official Source: NH Veterans Services – Tax Benefits
New Jersey Disabled Veteran Property Tax Exemption (CY 2026)
- Eligibility (100% P&T): Veterans who are certified 100% permanently and totally disabled may qualify for a full property tax exemption on the primary residence; qualifying surviving spouses may continue if requirements are met.
- Additional Benefit: New Jersey also provides a smaller annual veteran deduction for eligible veterans/surviving spouses.
- How to Apply: Apply through the local tax assessor/collector using the state’s forms and documentation requirements.
- Official Source: NJ Treasury – Disabled Veteran Property Tax Exemption
New Mexico Disabled Veteran Property Tax Exemption (CY 2026)
- Eligibility: Typically described as veterans with a 100% permanent and total VA disability rating (verify local/county rules).
- Benefit: Property tax relief/exemption on a primary residence per New Mexico rules.
- How to Apply: Apply through the county assessor; confirm documentation requirements.
- Reference Source: New Mexico Dept. of Veterans’ Services – State Veteran Benefits
New York Disabled Veteran Property Tax Exemptions (CY 2026)
- Eligibility: New York provides multiple veteran exemptions such as:
- Alternative Veterans’ Exemption
- Cold War Veterans’ Exemption
- Eligible Funds Exemption
- Important Note: Many New York exemptions depend on local adoption and local maximum dollar limits.
- How to Apply: Apply through your local assessor and confirm which exemptions your jurisdiction offers.
- Official Source: NY Dept. of Veterans’ Services – Property Tax Exemptions
North Carolina Disabled Veteran Property Tax Exemption (CY 2026)
- Eligibility: Veterans who are 100% disabled or receive specially adapted housing benefits; qualifying surviving spouses may be eligible under state rules.
- Exemption Amount: Excludes up to $45,000 of the appraised value of the primary residence.
- How to Apply: Apply through your county tax office/assessor.
- Official Source: NC Department of Military and Veterans Affairs – Property Tax Relief
North Dakota Disabled Veteran Property Tax Credit/Exemption (CY 2026)
- Eligibility: Disabled veterans with at least a 50% service-connected disability (and other state rules).
- Benefit: Reduces taxable value of the homestead based on disability percentage (amounts and rules set by North Dakota law).
- How to Apply: Apply through your county/local process per ND guidance.
- Official Source: North Dakota Office of State Tax Commissioner – Property Tax Credits/Exemptions
Ohio Disabled Veteran Property Tax Reduction (CY 2026)
- Eligibility: Typically requires 100% permanently and totally disabled status (including IU in many cases), honorable discharge, and primary residence requirements (verify county process).
- Benefit: Commonly described as a reduction equal to the tax on up to $50,000 of the residence value (verify current county administration).
- How to Apply: Apply via your county auditor/assessor process.
- Reference Source (County Example): Lake County, OH – Homestead Tax Reduction (Veterans)
Oklahoma Disabled Veteran Property Tax Exemption (CY 2026)
- Eligibility: Oklahoma provides a property tax exemption for certain injured veterans (commonly tied to 100% disabled) and qualifying surviving spouses, subject to residency and homestead requirements.
- Exemption: Exemption for the full fair cash value of the homestead (per Oklahoma Tax Commission guidance).
- How to Apply: Complete OTC Form 998 and submit it to your county assessor.
- Official Sources:
Oregon Disabled Veteran Property Tax Exemption (2025–2026 Tax Year)
- Eligibility: Disabled veterans (generally 40%+ disability) and certain surviving spouses/partners under Oregon law.
- Exemption Amount (2025–2026): Exempts $26,303 (basic) or $31,565 (service-connected) of assessed value; amounts increase by 3% annually.
- How to Apply: File claim through your county assessor (deadlines apply).
- Official Source: Oregon DOR – Disabled Veteran or Surviving Spouse Property Tax Exemption (Form & Brochure)
Pennsylvania Disabled Veteran Real Estate Tax Exemption (CY 2026)
- Eligibility: Veterans with a 100% permanent service-connected disability (including IU where accepted) or certain severe disabilities as recognized by the VA, subject to state rules.
- Important Accuracy Note: Pennsylvania requires financial need for the exemption.
- Presumption of Need (Most Recently Posted): Applicants with annual income of $114,637 or less are given a presumption of need (verify if updated for 2026).
- How to Apply: Apply through your county veterans affairs office/assessor process per PA guidance.
- Official Source: Pennsylvania DMVA – Real Estate Tax Exemption (RETX)
Rhode Island Disabled Veteran Property Tax Exemption (CY 2026)
- Eligibility & Benefit: Rhode Island exemptions are largely municipal and vary by category and locality.
- How to Apply: Apply through your local city/town assessor.
- Reference Source: RI Municipal Finance – Veterans/Senior Exemptions Report (PDF)
South Carolina Disabled Veteran Property Tax Exemption (CY 2026)
- Eligibility: Veterans with a total, permanent, and service-connected disability (and qualifying surviving spouses per SC rules).
- Exemption: Exemption on home and land up to five acres and up to two private passenger vehicles (per SC guidance).
- Recent Expansion: South Carolina expanded the exemption to be claimable beginning with the year the disability occurs and made changes retroactive to 2022 (see SC DOR release).
- How to Apply: Apply through your county auditor/assessor.
- Official Sources:
South Dakota Disabled Veteran Property Tax Exemption (CY 2026)
- Eligibility: Veterans rated as permanently and totally disabled from a service-connected disability (and qualifying surviving spouses under SD law).
- Exemption Amount: Exempts $200,000 of the full and true value of the owner-occupied dwelling (see SD guidance for property definition and application rules).
- How to Apply: Apply through your county with the required form and documentation.
- Official Sources:
Tennessee Disabled Veteran Property Tax Relief (CY 2026)
- Eligibility: Tennessee provides tax relief for qualifying disabled veterans, including certain severe disabilities and 100% permanent and total service-connected disability, plus certain POW-related total and permanent disability.
- Benefit: Relief is calculated based on a maximum market value cap (verify the current cap and administration for your county).
- How to Apply: Apply through your county trustee/tax relief office.
- Official Source: Tennessee Department of Veterans Services – Property Tax Relief
Texas Disabled Veteran Property Tax Exemptions (CY 2026)
- Eligibility (Partial): Veterans with a VA disability rating of at least 10% may qualify for partial exemptions under Texas law (rating tiers apply).
- Eligibility (100% or IU paid at 100%): Texas Tax Code § 11.131 provides an exemption of the total appraised value of the residence homestead for veterans awarded 100% compensation due to a 100% rating or IU determination.
- How to Apply: Apply through your county appraisal district.
- Official Source: Texas Comptroller – 100% Disabled Veteran Homestead Exemption FAQ
Utah Disabled Veteran Property Tax Exemption (CY 2026)
- Eligibility: Veterans with a disability incurred in military service (at least 10% disability), their unmarried surviving spouse, or minor orphans (per Utah guidance).
- Exemption Amount: Up to $521,620 of taxable value of a residence, based on disability percentage and unemployability classification (per current Utah Publication 36 guidance).
- How to Apply: Submit the application and required proof to the local county by the applicable deadline.
- Official Source: Utah State Tax Commission – Publication 36 (PDF)
Vermont Disabled Veteran Property Tax Exemption (CY 2026)
- Eligibility: Vermont provides a baseline veterans’ exemption and allows towns to increase the exemption within state limits.
- Exemption Details: Minimum exemption is often described as $10,000 with the possibility of local increases (verify your town’s adopted amount).
- How to Apply: Apply through your town/city assessor.
- Official Source: Vermont Department of Taxes – Property Owner Exemptions
Virginia Disabled Veteran Property Tax Exemption (CY 2026)
- Eligibility: Veterans with a 100% service-connected, permanent, and total disability rating (including certain IU-rated P&T cases), and qualifying surviving spouses under Virginia law.
- Exemption Details: Generally applies to the principal residence and up to one acre of land (verify locality handling and any local forms).
- How to Apply: Apply through your local commissioner of the revenue/assessor with VA documentation.
- Official Sources:
Washington Disabled Veteran Property Tax Relief (CY 2026)
- Eligibility: Washington offers property tax relief for seniors, people retired due to disability, and certain veterans with disabilities—typically income-based and tied to owning/occupying a primary residence.
- Benefit: Amount depends on income tier and local levy rates; verify with your county assessor.
- How to Apply: Apply through your county assessor and provide required income/disability documentation.
- Official Source: Washington DOR – Property Tax Exemption (Seniors/Disability/Veterans)
West Virginia Disabled Veteran Property Tax Relief (CY 2026)
- General Homestead Exemption (Not Veteran-Specific): West Virginia exempts the first $20,000 of assessed value of owner-occupied residential property owned by a person who is permanently and totally disabled (or age 65+), subject to program rules.
- Disabled Veteran Real Property Tax Credit (Veteran-Specific): West Virginia also provides an income tax credit for qualifying disabled veterans (commonly 90%–100% combined VA rating) equal to eligible, timely paid property taxes on the homestead (per WV Tax guidance).
- How to Apply: Apply for the homestead exemption through local channels; claim the disabled veteran credit on the WV income tax return per WV Tax instructions.
- Official Sources:
Wisconsin Disabled Veteran Property Tax Credit (CY 2026)
- Eligibility: Wisconsin provides a refundable property tax credit for eligible veterans (commonly 100% service-connected / P&T criteria) and certain unremarried surviving spouses, subject to state rules and certification.
- Benefit: Credit covers 100% of property taxes paid on a primary residence (including land up to one acre), as administered through the state income tax return process after eligibility verification.
- How to Apply: Obtain eligibility verification from WDVA and claim the credit on the Wisconsin income tax return per DOR rules.
- Official Source: Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs – Property Tax Credit
Wyoming Disabled Veteran Property Tax Exemption (CY 2026)
- Eligibility: Wyoming provides an annual veterans’ property tax exemption program for eligible veterans (and in some cases spouses), subject to residency and qualifying service rules.
- Exemption Amount: Beginning with the 2025 tax year, Wyoming increased the maximum annual exemption to $6,000 of assessed value (in effect for CY 2026).
- Additional Note: If not used on real property, the exemption may be applied to vehicle registration/license fees (per program rules).
- How to Apply: Apply through your county assessor within local deadlines.
- Reference Sources:
District of Columbia Disabled Veteran Homestead Deduction (CY 2026)
- Eligibility: Veteran must be rated 100% total and permanent by the VA or paid at the 100% rate due to IU; must occupy as the principal residence; must own at least 50%; must be domiciled in DC; and the property must have no more than five dwelling units.
- Deduction Amount: $445,000 reduction in assessed value.
- Income Limit: Total household income cannot exceed the Senior/Disabled Tax Relief income limit for the applicable tax year (DC lists $159,750 for TY2025; verify TY2026 on DC OTR guidance).
- How to Apply: Apply via DC’s process for the Disabled Veterans Homestead Deduction and provide required VA documentation.
- Official Sources:
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Brian Reese is a world-renowned VA disability benefits expert and the #1 bestselling author of VA Claim Secrets and You Deserve It. Motivated by his own frustration with the VA claim process, Brian founded VA Claims Insider to help disabled veterans secure their VA disability compensation faster, regardless of their past struggles with the VA. Since 2013, he has positively impacted the lives of over 10 million military, veterans, and their families.
A former active-duty Air Force officer, Brian has extensive experience leading diverse teams in challenging international environments, including a combat tour in Afghanistan in 2011 supporting Operation ENDURING FREEDOM.
Brian is a Distinguished Graduate of Management from the United States Air Force Academy and earned his MBA from Oklahoma State University’s Spears School of Business, where he was a National Honor Scholar, ranking in the top 1% of his class.
