Disabled veterans of military service may be eligible for up to a $241,627* property tax exemption. Qualifying veterans must have been disabled due to a service-related injury or disease while in the armed forces, and must be a resident of California as of January 1 of the year in which they are applying for an exemption.

Veterans with 100% disability, or partially disabled and unemployable, or their unmarried surviving spouses are eligible for a basic exemption amount of up to $161,083*; if the total household income does not exceed $72,335*, the 100% disabled veteran may qualify for a low-income exemption of up to $241,627*.

* Lien date 2023 exemption amounts and household income limit; subject to change annually.

Veterans’ Exemption Forms For further details, visit California State Board of Equalization website