Property-Tax Savings Estimator

Most states waive part or all of a disabled veteran’s home property tax, and the break is often more generous than people think. A few quick questions and we’ll show the exact break(s) your state offers, from the official source, and estimate what they could be worth. Read to the end for your result and how to claim it.

What state is your home in?

What is your VA disability rating? (your combined rating. If you’re paid at the 100% rate through Individual Unemployability but rated lower, pick your actual rating, we ask about IU next)

Estimate only, not tax or legal advice. Your exact figure depends on your county, your home’s assessed value, filing deadlines, and details like income limits or primary-residence rules. Confirm with the official source and your county assessor before you file.

How the disabled-veteran property-tax exemption works

Most states waive part or all of the property tax on a disabled veteran’s primary home, and the size of the break is usually tied to your VA disability rating. Some states give a full ($0) exemption once you reach a 100% rating (or are paid at the 100% rate through Individual Unemployability); others knock a set dollar amount or a percentage off your home’s assessed value. It almost always applies only to the home you live in, and you have to apply, it is not automatic.

What the disabled-veteran property-tax break is worth

It comes down to three things: your state, your rating, and your home’s value. At the high end (a full exemption) it can wipe out your entire property-tax bill; at the low end it might trim a few hundred dollars. The estimator above uses each state’s current, officially sourced rule to show what applies to you. Counties set the final numbers, so treat the result as a close estimate and confirm with your county assessor.

How to claim your state’s exemption, step by step

Confirm your state’s rule. Use the estimator above, or open your state’s benefits page, to see the exact exemption and the rating it requires.
Get your VA rating decision letter. Download it from VA.gov; your county uses it to verify your service-connected rating.
Get the application from your county. Ask your county tax assessor’s office (or your state department of veterans affairs) for the disabled-veteran exemption form.
File before the deadline. Deadlines vary by state and county, so file as early as you can, and note that some states require you to reapply periodically.

Disabled-veteran property-tax exemption by state

Every state sets its own rule, its own rating threshold, and its own filing deadline. Open your state for the exact exemption, the rating it requires, the official source, and the form you file with your county.

Compare every state side by side →

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