State Property Tax Exemptions
Most states offer partial or full property tax exemptions for disabled veterans. 100% P&T veterans get full exemptions in many states.
Who qualifies: Veterans, Veterans with a service-connected disability.
Property tax exemptions for veterans vary significantly by state but represent thousands of dollars in annual savings:
**Full exemptions (100% P&T veterans):**
• Texas – full property tax exemption on homestead (saves $3,000—$15,000+/year)
• Florida – full exemption for 100% P&T veterans
• California – up to $150,000 exemption (higher for low income)
• Illinois – full exemption for 100% disabled veterans
• Virginia – full exemption for 100% P&T veterans
**Partial exemptions (50%+ disability):**
• Most states offer scaled exemptions based on disability rating
• North Carolina: first $45,000 of assessed value exempt for 100% P&T
• Colorado: various exemptions based on rating
Check your state's Department of Revenue or Veterans Affairs office for current rates. This is one of the most valuable and underutilized benefits available.