State Minimum Disability Requirement

Alabama A disabled veteran in Alabama may receive a full property tax exemption on his/her primary residence if the veteran is 100 percent disabled as a result of service. Exemptions differ between the state and counties, click here for detailed information.

Alaska A disabled veteran in Alaska may receive a property tax exemption of up to the first $150,000 of the assessed value of his/her primary residence if the veteran is 50 percent or more disabled as a result of service. The exemption transfers to a surviving spouse if the veteran is deceased from a service connected cause.

Arizona A disabled veteran in Arizona may receive a property tax exemption of $3,000 on his/her primary residence if the total assessed value does not exceed $10,000.

Arkansas A disabled veteran in Arkansas may receive a full property tax exemption on his/her primary residence if the veteran is blind in one or both eyes, lost the use of one or more limbs or is 100 percent permanently and totally disabled as a result of service.

California There are two categories for full property tax exemptions in California. Eligible veterans or their surviving spouse may receive a basic exemption if the assessed value does not exceed $100,000. This number is adjusted annually for inflation and is currently $143,273 for 2020. The second category is a low income exemption of the assessed value does not exceed $150,000 when the household income does not exceed an adjusted limit of $64,337 in 2020. Both categories are for full property tax exemptions. Click here for specifications on disability ratings that qualify for California's property tax exemption.

Colorado A veteran with a 100 percent disability rating in Colorado may receive a property tax exemption of 50 percent of the first $200,000 of the actual value of his/her primary residence. A property tax deferral exists for eligible veterans over the age of 65 and for active duty personnel.

Connecticut All veterans with a disability rating of 75 percent or more in Connecticut may receive a property tax exemption of $3,000 from the total assessed value of his/her property if the veteran served at least 90 days of active duty during wartime and are honorably discharged. Veterans with ratings between 10 percent and 75 percent are eligible for a $1,500 value deduction. For more seriously disabled veterans, there may be an additional $10,000. Veterans below a certain income level and/or disabled veterans are eligible for additional exemptions. Contact your municipality's Tax Assessor for specific details.

Delaware There are currently no state-mandated property tax exemptions for disabled veterans in Delaware.

Florida A disabled veteran in Florida may receive a property tax exemption of $5,000 on any property they own if they are 10 percent or more disabled from a result of service. If the veteran is 100 percent disabled as a result from service then they may receive a full property tax exemption. Other homestead exemptions exist for veterans over the age of 65 and surviving spouses, learn more here.

Georgia A disabled veteran in Georgia may receive a property tax exemption of $60,000 or more on his/her primary residence if the veteran is 100 percent disabled, depending on a fluctuating index rate set by the U.S. Secretary of Veterans Affairs. The current amount is $85,645; property in excess of this exemption remains taxable.

Hawaii A disabled veteran in Hawaii may receive a full property tax exemption on his/her primary residence if the veteran is 100 percent disabled as a result of service. Exemptions may vary based on which county the veteran resides. Click the links to see tax exemptions for Hawaii County, Honolulu County, and Kauai County.

Idaho A disabled veteran in Idaho may receive a property tax exemption up to $1,320 on his/her primary residence if the veteran is 100 percent or more disabled as a result of service.

Illinois A qualified disabled veteran in Illinois with a disability of at least 30-50 percent will receive a $2,500 reduction in EAV; those with 50-70 percent can receive a $5,000 exemption; and those with 70 percent or more pay no property tax. Qualifying returning veterans can also receive a $5,000 reduction to their homes' equalized assessed value. Contact local County Assessor's Office for details

Indiana A disabled veteran in Indiana may receive a property tax exemption of up to $24,960 if the veteran served honorably during any period of wartime and is 100 percent disabled as a result from service, or is at least 62 years of age with at least a 10 percent service-connected disability.

Iowa A veteran in Iowa may receive a complete property tax exemption on his/her primary residence if the veteran served on active duty during a period of war or for a minimum of 18 months during peacetime.

Kansas A disabled veteran or qualifying family member in Kansas may receive a property tax refund on his/her primary residence if the veteran is 50 percent or more disabled as a result of service.

Kentucky Homeowners 65 and older or totally disabled as determined by a government agency in Kentucky may receive a property tax exemption of up to $39,399 on his/her primary residence.

Louisiana A disabled veteran in Louisiana may receive a property tax exemption of up to the first $15,000 of the assessed value of his/her primary residence if the veteran is 100 percent disabled as a result of service.

Maine Veterans with our without service-connect disabilities and their surviving spouses in Maine may receive a property tax exemption of up to $6,000 on their primary residence if the veteran is 62 years or older or is 100 percent disabled. More exemptions exist for veterans that are paraplegic and for spouses with certain circumstances. Read more.

Maryland A disabled veteran in Maryland may receive a full property tax exemption on his/her primary residence if the veteran is 100 percent disabled as a result of service.

Massachusetts A disabled veteran in Massachusetts may receive a property tax exemption on his/her primary residence if all qualifications are met. To qualify, one must be at least be 10 percent disabled, must have lived in Massachusetts for six months prior to enlisting and have lived in the state for five consecutive years. An exemption of $400 may be received if the veteran is 10 percent or more disabled, a Purple Heart Recipient or Gold Star parent. A $750 exemption may be received if the veteran lost the use of one hand, one foot or one eye; $1,250 if the veteran lost the use of both hands, both feet or a combination of the two, or if the veteran is blind in both eyes as a result of service. A veteran may receive a $1,500 exemption if 100 percent disabled as a result of service. The MA Department of Revenue prepared a full overview of local exemptions.

Michigan A disabled veteran in Michigan may receive a full property tax exemption on his/her primary residence if the veteran is 100 percent disabled as a result of service. The state also offers a homestead tax credit and property tax relief for active military personnel.

Minnesota A disabled veteran in Minnesota may receive a property tax exemption of up to $300,000 on his/her primary residence if the veteran is 100 percent disabled as result of service. Veterans with a disability rating of 70 percent or more may receive an exemption of up to $150,000. Surviving spouses of military personnel are eligible to receive a $300,000 exclusion.

Mississippi A disabled veteran in Mississippi may receive a full property tax exemption on his/her primary residence if the assessed value is $7,500 or less and the veteran is 100 percent disabled as a result of service.

Missouri A disabled veteran in Missouri may receive credit up to $1,100 tax exemption on his/her primary residence if the veteran is a former Prisoner of War and is 100 percent disabled as a result of service. Veterans can check their eligibility here.

Montana A disabled veteran and certain spouses in Montana may receive a property tax exemption on his/her primary residence if the veteran is 100 percent disabled as a result of service. The exemption amount varies based on income and marital status, as determined by the Montana Department of Revenue.

Nebraska A disabled veteran in Nebraska may receive a property tax exemption on his/her primary residence if the veteran is 100 percent disabled as a result of wartime service.The exemption amount is based on total household income.

Nevada A disabled veteran in Nevada may receive a property tax exemption of up to $20,000 of the assessed value of his/her primary residence if the veteran is 100 percent or more disabled as a result of service. Veterans with a disability rating between 60 to 79 percent are eligible for a $10,000 deduction, and veterans with a disability rating of 80 to 90 percent are eligible for a $15,000 reduction.

New Hampshire A disabled veteran in New Hampshire may receive a full property tax exemption on his/her primary residence if the veteran is 100% disabled, blind, paraplegic or a double amputee as a result of service and owns a specially adapted home acquired with assistance from the VA. A disabled veteran that is 100% disabled may receive a tax credit of $701, but taxing authorities may increase this up to $4000.

New Jersey A disabled veteran in New Jersey may receive a full property tax exemption on his/her primary residence if the veteran is 100 percent disabled as a result of wartime service.

New Mexico An 100 percent disabled veteran will receive a full property tax exemption.

New York A disabled veteran in New York may receive one of three different property tax exemptions on his/her primary residence. The exemption amount varies based on type of service, disability as determined by the New York State Division of Veterans Affairs and the value of the exemption as determined by the county or municipality.

North Carolina A disabled veteran in North Carolina may receive a property tax exemption of up to the first $45,000 of the appraised value of his/her primary residence if the veteran is 100 percent disabled as a result of service.

North Dakota A paraplegic disabled veteran in North Dakota may receive a property tax exemption for the first $120,000 on his/her primary residence or if the veteran has been awarded specially adapted housing. A disabled veteran with a rating of 30 percent or greater may receive an exemption against the first $36,000 of the taxable valuation.

Ohio A disabled veteran in Ohio may receive a property tax exemption up to $50,000 of the market value on his/her primary residence if the veteran is 100 percent disabled as a result of service.

Oklahoma A disabled veteran in Oklahoma may receive a full property tax exemption on his/her primary residence if the veteran is 100 percent disabled as a result of service. The Oklahoma 100 percent Veteran Disability Tax Exemption applies to sales tax, excise tax and ad valorem tax.

Oregon A disabled veteran or surviving spouse in Oregon may receive a property tax exemption on his/her primary residence if the veteran is 40 percent or more disabled as a result of service. The exemption amount varies annually according to income and increases by 3 percent each year. The 2020 exemption amounts are $22,689 or $27,228.

Pennsylvania A disabled veteran in Pennsylvania may receive a full property tax exemption on his/her primary residence if the veteran is 100 percent disabled as a result of wartime service. To be eligible a veteran must prove financial need, which according to the state is income less than $92,594. Veterans whose income exceeds that value may still be eligible.

Rhode Island A disabled veteran in Rhode Island may receive a property tax exemption on his/her primary residence. The exemption amount varies based on county, the value of the property and the exemption category that the veteran qualifies for. There are seven categories: Veterans' regular exemption, Unmarried Widow of Qualified Veteran, Totally Disabled Veteran, Partially Disabled Veteran, Gold Star Parents' exemption, Prisoner of War exemption and Specially Adapted Housing exemption. Check what your potential exemption may be by county here.

South Carolina A disabled veteran or their surviving spouse in South Carolina may receive a full property tax exemption if the veteran is 100 percent disabled as a result of service. The disability rating from the Department of Veterans Affairs must include one of the following conditions: paraplegia, hemiplegia or quadriplegia, Parkinsons, Multiple Sclerosis (MS), or Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS). A Homestead exemption is available for all persons over 65 and/or totally and permanently disabled.

South Dakota A disabled veteran in South Dakota may receive a property tax exemption of up to $150,000 on his/her primary residence if the veteran is 100 percent disabled as a result of service. Paraplegic veterans may receive a full property tax exemption, as well as properties worth $150,000 or less.

Tennessee A disabled veteran in Tennessee may receive a property tax exemption on the first $175,000 of his/her primary residence if the veteran is 100 percent disabled and has lost the use of two or more limbs or is blind in both eyes as a result of service. The exemption amount varies by county.

Texas In Texas, a veteran with a disability rating of: 70- 100 percent may receive a $12,000 property tax exemption. Veterans with a full 100% disability rating are fully exempt from property taxes. 50- 69 percent may receive a $10,000 property tax exemption. 30- 49 percent may receive a $7,500 property tax exemption. 10- 29 percent may receive a $5,000 property tax exemption.

Utah A disabled veteran in Utah may receive a property tax exemption on his/her primary residence if the veteran is 10 percent or more disabled as a result of service. The maximum taxable value of a property is $271,736 and the veteran must be 100 percent disabled. Active duty armed forces personnel may receive a full property tax exemption if he/she is deployed out-of-state for military duty.

Vermont A disabled veteran in Vermont may receive a property tax exemption of at least $10,000 on his/her primary residence if the veteran is 50 percent or more disabled as a result of service. The exemption amount varies as each town votes on the amount. The maximum exemption amount allowed by the state is $40,000.

Virginia A disabled veteran in Virginia may receive a full property tax exemption on his/her primary residence if the veteran is 100 percent disabled as a result of service.

Washington A disabled veteran in Washington may receive a property tax exemption on his/her primary residence if the veteran is 80 percent disabled as a result of service. The exemption amount is based on income, as determined by the Washington State Department of Veterans Affairs. Veterans with less than a 80 percent disability rating may receive a partial exemption.

West Virginia A 100 percent disabled veteran or any veteran over the age of 65 in West Virginia is exempt from paying taxes on the first $20,000 of assessed value on a self-occupied property if the veteran was a resident of the state at the time they enter military service.

Wisconsin A disabled veteran or their surviving spouse in Wisconsin may receive a property tax credit on their state income tax return for his/her primary residence if the veteran is 100 percent disabled as a result of service or has a 100 percent SCD rating. The veteran must have lived in Wisconsin when they entered into service or for a 5 year period after entering. This is a complete exemption.

Wyoming A veteran in Wyoming may receive a property tax exemption of $3,000 of the assessed value of his/her primary residence if the veteran has lived in the state for 3 or more years and served during a period of war. Disabled veterans are eligible for the same exemption. If the exemption is not use, it can be applied toward their vehicle's license fee.