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Alabama provides property-tax relief for qualifying disabled veterans and certain seniors on a primary residence. Programs and eligibility vary; some counties administer additional relief.
A plain-English, state-by-state reference for the property tax benefits available to veterans and surviving spouses — grounded in the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs' 2025 state and territory tax-benefits guide.
This directory is a research starting point. Benefits vary by state, county/locality, disability rating, wartime status, income, ownership, occupancy, surviving-spouse status, and filing deadlines. Always verify with your state veterans agency and county/city tax assessor before relying on any specific benefit.
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Showing 51 of 51 jurisdictions. Last reviewed January 15, 2026.
Alabama provides property-tax relief for qualifying disabled veterans and certain seniors on a primary residence. Programs and eligibility vary; some counties administer additional relief.
Alaska offers a property-tax exemption on a portion of assessed value for qualifying disabled veterans on their primary residence. Surviving-spouse continuation may be available.
Arizona provides an exemption program for disabled persons — including qualifying disabled veterans — with income and assessed-value limitations set annually by the state.
Arkansas exempts the homestead and personal property of qualifying 100% service-connected disabled veterans from property tax, with a surviving-spouse continuation.
California's Disabled Veterans' Property Tax Exemption provides a basic exemption on a primary residence, with a higher low-income tier for qualifying households.
Colorado's Disabled Veterans Property Tax Exemption reduces a portion of the actual value of a primary residence for qualifying 100% permanent and total service-connected disabled veterans.
Connecticut offers state-mandated veteran and disabled-veteran property-tax exemptions, and many municipalities offer additional local exemptions based on income.
Delaware administers a Disabled Veterans School Tax Credit that can offset qualifying veterans' school property taxes on a primary residence, subject to residency and rating requirements.
Florida provides several veteran-related property-tax benefits, including an additional homestead exemption for certain disabled veterans and a full ad-valorem exemption for qualifying 100% permanent and total service-connected disabled veterans.
Georgia grants a substantial homestead exemption for qualifying disabled veterans on a primary residence, with an unremarried surviving-spouse continuation.
Hawaii counties generally exempt real property owned and occupied by qualifying totally disabled veterans from property tax, subject to county rules.
Idaho's Property Tax Reduction (Circuit Breaker) and a separate Veterans Property Tax Benefit can reduce property taxes for qualifying disabled veterans on a primary home.
Illinois provides tiered Disabled Veterans' Standard Homestead Exemptions that reduce assessed value based on the veteran's service-connected disability rating, with a full exemption at the highest tier for qualifying homes.
Indiana offers property-tax deductions for qualifying disabled and wartime veterans, subject to assessed-value and rating requirements.
Iowa provides a Disabled Veteran Homestead Tax Credit that can exempt qualifying 100% service-connected disabled veterans' primary residences, plus a general military service tax exemption.
Kansas' Homestead Refund program includes benefits for qualifying disabled veterans on their principal residence, subject to income and household criteria.
Kentucky provides a Homestead Exemption available to qualifying disabled homeowners, including totally disabled veterans, that reduces the assessed value of a primary residence.
Louisiana offers an increased homestead exemption for qualifying disabled veterans that can rise to a full exemption in certain rating tiers, with surviving-spouse continuation.
Maine provides a property-tax exemption for qualifying wartime veterans and certain disabled veterans, applied to a portion of assessed value on the primary residence.
Maryland exempts the dwelling of a qualifying 100% permanent and total service-connected disabled veteran from real property tax, with a surviving-spouse continuation available in many cases.
Massachusetts provides several tiered property-tax exemptions (Clauses 22, 22A–F) for qualifying veterans and surviving spouses, with amounts and thresholds set by state statute and local option.
Michigan exempts the homestead of a qualifying 100% permanent and total service-connected disabled veteran (or unremarried surviving spouse) from property tax.
Minnesota's Market Value Exclusion for Veterans With a Disability reduces the taxable market value of a homestead based on the veteran's service-connected disability rating.
Mississippi exempts the homestead of a qualifying 100% service-connected disabled veteran from ad valorem property taxes, with an unremarried surviving-spouse continuation.
Missouri's Property Tax Credit (Circuit Breaker) provides relief to qualifying seniors and disabled Missourians, including certain disabled veterans, subject to income limits.
Montana's Disabled Veteran Assistance Program provides tiered reductions of property tax on a primary residence based on income and disability status.
Nebraska's Homestead Exemption program includes categories for qualifying disabled veterans and unremarried surviving spouses, subject to income and value criteria.
Nevada provides a Veterans Property Tax Exemption and an enhanced Disabled Veterans Exemption applied to assessed value on a home or vehicle, at the veteran's option.
New Hampshire offers a standard veterans' tax credit and enhanced credits for qualifying disabled veterans, with municipalities able to adopt higher amounts.
New Jersey provides an annual property tax deduction for qualifying wartime veterans and a full property tax exemption for qualifying 100% permanent and total service-connected disabled veterans.
New Mexico offers a standard veterans property tax exemption and a 100% Disabled Veteran Property Tax Exemption on a primary residence for qualifying veterans.
New York offers Alternative, Eligible Funds, and Cold War veterans exemptions that reduce assessed value, with amounts set by state statute and local option.
North Carolina excludes a portion of the appraised value of a primary residence for qualifying disabled veterans under the Disabled Veteran Homestead Exclusion.
North Dakota offers a Disabled Veterans Property Tax Credit that reduces the taxable value of a primary residence based on service-connected disability rating.
Ohio's Homestead Exemption for Disabled Veterans provides an enhanced reduction of market value on a primary residence for qualifying totally disabled veterans.
Oklahoma exempts the primary residence of a qualifying 100% service-connected disabled veteran from ad valorem taxation, with a surviving-spouse continuation.
Oregon offers a Disabled Veteran or Surviving Spouse Property Tax Exemption that reduces assessed value on a primary residence, indexed annually.
Pennsylvania's Disabled Veterans Real Estate Tax Exemption exempts a qualifying 100% service-connected disabled veteran's primary residence from property tax, subject to a financial-need determination.
Rhode Island authorizes multiple veteran-related property-tax exemptions; municipalities set the exact amounts and eligibility tiers.
South Carolina exempts the house and up to a limited lot area of a qualifying totally disabled veteran from property tax, with a surviving-spouse continuation.
South Dakota exempts a portion of the assessed value of a paraplegic or 100% disabled veteran's primary residence, up to a statutory maximum.
Tennessee's Property Tax Relief program provides reimbursement of property taxes on a portion of the appraised value of a qualifying disabled veteran's or surviving spouse's primary residence.
Texas provides tiered property-tax exemptions for disabled veterans based on service-connected rating and a full residence homestead exemption for qualifying 100% permanent and total service-connected disabled veterans, with surviving-spouse continuation.
Utah offers a Disabled Veterans Property Tax Exemption tied to the service-connected disability rating, applied to the taxable value of a primary residence.
Vermont provides a Disabled Veterans' Property Tax Exemption that municipalities may increase above the state minimum.
Virginia exempts the primary residence of a qualifying 100% permanent and total service-connected disabled veteran from real property tax, with a surviving-spouse continuation.
Washington's Property Tax Exemption for Senior Citizens and People with Disabilities includes qualifying disabled veterans and provides tiered relief based on income.
West Virginia's Homestead Exemption is available to qualifying totally and permanently disabled homeowners, including eligible disabled veterans.
Wisconsin offers the Veterans and Surviving Spouses Property Tax Credit, a refundable state income-tax credit equal to qualifying property taxes on a primary residence.
Wyoming provides a Veterans Property Tax Exemption that reduces assessed value on a primary residence for qualifying honorably discharged wartime veterans and eligible disabled veterans.
The District of Columbia offers a Disabled Veterans Homestead Deduction that reduces the assessed value of a qualifying disabled veteran's principal residence, subject to program conditions.
Property tax is one of the largest ongoing costs of homeownership. A veteran property tax exemption can meaningfully reduce your monthly escrow payment and effective housing cost — which in turn improves your debt-to-income and buying power on a VA loan.
Our loan officers can factor an anticipated exemption into your qualifying scenario. See the VA's homeowner-cost overview at news.va.gov, then talk to a licensed VA loan specialist.
Sources: U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs — "Unlocking veteran tax exemptions across states and U.S. territories" (2025) and "A veteran's guide to navigating property taxes and insurance costs" (2025). Each linked state agency is the authoritative reference for its own program. This page is informational and is not tax, legal, or financial advice.