Which states fully exempt disabled veterans from property tax?

As of 2026, 22 states and D.C. fully exempt the primary residence of a veteran rated 100% permanent & total (or paid at the 100% rate for individual unemployability): Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, Florida, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Louisiana, Maryland, Michigan, Mississippi, Nebraska, New Jersey, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Texas, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin. Other states offer partial breaks that vary by rating and income.

Do disabled veterans below 100% get a property tax break?

Often yes, but it varies widely — some states give a fixed-value exemption, some a percentage of your rating, some a credit or refund, and several are income-tested. Open your state’s page for the exact rule.

Disabled Veteran Property Tax Exemption by State (2026)

A 100% disability rating fully wipes out property tax in some states and only trims it in others. Every state and D.C. is grouped below, verified against each state's own source. Open your state for who qualifies and how much.

Full exemption at 100% P&T (22)

A veteran rated 100% permanent & total (or paid at the 100% rate) pays no property tax on the primary residence.

Partial break only (29)

A break exists but it is a fixed amount, a percentage, a credit, or income-tested — not a full exemption. Details vary; open the state.

Comparing states for a move? The State Value Calculator puts disabled-vet property tax and pension tax side by side with real numbers.

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