Disabled Veterans' Property Tax Exemption Calculator
100%-disabled or 100%-unemployable veterans can exempt $180,671 to $271,009 of their home's assessed value in 2026 — both figures adjust every January.
For 2026, the basic Disabled Veterans' Exemption reduces your home's assessed value by $180,671. If your household income is $81,131 or less, the low-income tier reduces it by $271,009 instead. Requires a 100% service-connected disability rating or 100% unemployability (TDIU) — partial ratings don't qualify.
Enter your details below to see which tier applies and your estimated annual tax savings.
Disabled Veterans' Exemption Calculator
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How this is calculated
This exemption has only two tiers, and eligibility is a hard gate, not a sliding scale — you must have a 100% service-connected disability rating or be compensated at the 100% rate due to individual unemployability; anything less doesn't qualify at all, regardless of income.
If you clear that bar, your household income determines which dollar amount applies: at or below $81,131, you get the larger low-income exemption ($271,009 for 2026); above it, you get the basic exemption ($180,671). Both dollar figures and the income limit are CPI-indexed and recalculated by the BOE every January 1, so they'll be different again in 2027.
The exemption reduces your home's assessed value, not your tax bill directly — to estimate the dollar savings, this tool multiplies the exemption amount by your effective property tax rate (about 1.1% is typical statewide, including voter-approved local debt, though your county and any parcel taxes may push it higher or lower).
The low-income tier requires annual recertification of your income by February 15 each year; the basic tier generally does not.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who qualifies for the California Disabled Veterans' Property Tax Exemption?
Veterans with a 100% service-connected disability rating, or compensation at the 100% rate due to individual unemployability (TDIU), who own and occupy their home as their principal residence. Partial disability ratings do not qualify — this exemption has no percentage-scaled tier below 100%. Unmarried surviving spouses of an eligible, deceased veteran may also claim it.
How much is the Disabled Veterans' Property Tax Exemption in 2026?
For 2026, the basic exemption reduces your home's assessed value by $180,671. If your household income is $81,131 or less, the low-income exemption reduces assessed value by $271,009 instead. Both figures are adjusted annually for inflation by the BOE.
Do I need to reapply for this exemption every year?
The basic exemption generally doesn't require annual reapplication once granted, as long as your eligibility and residence don't change. The low-income exemption tier does require annual recertification of your household income, due by February 15 each year.
How much will this actually save me on my property tax bill?
The exemption reduces your home's taxable assessed value, not your tax bill directly. Multiply the exemption amount by your effective property tax rate (commonly around 1.1% including local voter-approved debt) to estimate your annual dollar savings.
How do I apply for this exemption?
File form BOE-261-G, Claim for Disabled Veterans' Property Tax Exemption, with your county assessor. First-time claimants should file as soon as they become eligible; the low-income tier requires annual income recertification.
This tool provides an educational estimate only and is not affiliated with the BOE or any county assessor. Confirm your county's exact assessed value, filing deadlines, and current-year figures with your county assessor's office before filing.