Property tax break for veterans
Short Summary
Lower property taxes for qualifying veterans who served in certain conflicts.
Who it may help
To be eligible for Veterans' Exemption, you should be able to answer yes to all of these questions.
- Are you the current deeded owner, spouse, or surviving un-remarried widow/widower of the property owner?
- Is the property your primary residence?
- Are you a veteran who served in the US armed forces during one of the following conflicts?
- Persian Gulf Conflict (includes the Afghanistan and Iraq Conflicts) - beginning August 2, 1990 to present
- Vietnam War - November 1, 1955 to May 7, 1975
- Korean War - June 27, 1950 - January 31, 1955
- World War II - December 7, 1941 to December 31, 1946
- World War I - April 6, 1917 to November 11, 1918
What you may need
To apply for Veteran's Exemption, you will need to prove the following:
- Your Veteran status: A copy of your DD Form 214 ( DD-214) which is the Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty form or separation papers for each veteran.
- For each disabled veteran, a copy of your Veterans' Administration letter documenting the disability rating