Information on property tax relief programs by state.
Property tax exemption and relief programs can reduce or limit property tax bills for certain homeowners. These programs often vary by state and are most commonly available to senior citizens, people with disabilities, and military veterans. Use this guide to learn about the most common types of local and statewide programs that provide some form of property tax relief, with state-specific resources and application details are listed further below.
In general, local property assessors or county tax offices administer locally most of the state programs and determine eligibility. Assistance may come in the form of homestead exemptions or credits / rebates on past due or future taxes. There may also be reduced assessments, valuation freezes, or property deferral programs which will provide the homeowner more time.
Rules vary widely by state, county, and municipality such as a city. Some programs are mandated by state law, while others are optional in the state and only available if adopted locally. Eligibility is usually based on age, disability status, military service, income, residency, and whether the home is owner-occupied as a primary residence. Not every area offers property tax relief, but many homeowners qualify without realizing it. The sections below list property tax exemption and relief resources by state, with links to official government agencies and program descriptions.
Types of property tax relief programs
Homestead exemptions are one of the most common forms of property tax relief. These programs typically reduce the taxable value of an owner-occupied primary residence. The help may come in the form of applying a fixed credit to the tax bill, or exempt a portion of the property from taxation altogether. Many states offer homestead exemptions to senior citizens, especially those on a fix-income. They may also be for people with disabilities and military veterans as well as their family members. Some states also extend benefits to surviving spouses when eligibility requirements continue to be met.
Some states offer a Senior Freeze or valuation freeze program. These programs limit increases in the assessed value of a qualifying home for income eligible older homeowners, with the age cutoff varying by state. While the underlying real estate tax rates may still change, freezing the assessed value can reduce or eliminate increases caused by rising property values. In many programs, the older homeowner continues to receive annual credits or reimbursements that reflect the difference between the base year tax and later increases. These programs often require annual reapplication and income verification.
A less common form of property tax relief is known as a Circuit Breaker program. Circuit breaker programs can be very beneficial to a lower-income households or one facing a financial hardship. The program will limit property tax liability based on household income rather than property value. When taxes exceed a set percentage of income, the excess may be refunded, credited, or deferred depending on the program structure. When available, these are often administered through the state tax agency rather than the local assessor.
Some states and local governments offer property tax deferral programs. Deferrals in effect provide time as they allow eligible homeowners to postpone the payment of some or all property taxes. Deferred taxes are typically recorded as a lien against the property and are repaid when the home is sold, transferred to another party, or when the homeowner no longer qualifies.
Property tax exemptions and relief programs by state
As noted, while most states or local assessors may try to help qualified people with property taxes or their assessment, these programs are established locally and vary widely in scope as well as availability.
Alabama - Alabama property tax exemptions are administered through homestead rules for an owner-occupied primary residence. A homeowner who is permanently and totally disabled may qualify for a full exemption from ad valorem property taxes on the homestead if the disability meets state requirements and the exemption is approved by the county.
- In addition, homeowners age sixty-five or older may qualify for expanded homestead exemptions that reduce or eliminate certain portions of property taxes, depending on income and local application of state law. All exemptions are applied for at the county level, and documentation and filing deadlines are set locally with more details on the website https://www.revenue.alabama.gov/property-tax/homestead-exemptions/.
Alaska - Alaska law requires municipalities to provide a mandatory property tax exemption for qualifying homeowners. The first one hundred fifty thousand dollars of assessed value of an eligible primary residence is exempt from property taxes for residents age sixty-five or older and for qualifying disabled veterans. This exemption applies statewide, but the homeowner must file an application with the local assessor and meet residency and ownership requirements. Some municipalities may adopt additional optional relief, but the one hundred fifty thousand dollar exemption is the required statewide benefit as noted here https://www.commerce.alaska.gov/web/dcra/LocalGovernmentResourceDesk/TaxationAssessment/PropertyTaxExemptionsinAlaska.aspx.
Arizona - Arizona provides several property tax exemption and valuation relief programs administered by county assessors. A property tax exemption is available to qualifying widows or widowers, individuals who are totally and permanently disabled, and certain disabled veterans, subject to income limits and statutory requirements. Details on the various options are noted here https://azdor.gov/business/property-tax/property-tax-faqs.
- Arizona also offers a Senior Property Valuation Protection Option that allows qualifying homeowners age sixty-five or older to freeze the limited property value of a primary residence for three years, with the option to renew. This program limits increases tied to valuation changes but does not freeze tax rates.
- Arizona law also provides a full property tax exemption for the qualifying ownership interest of a veteran who is rated one hundred percent service-connected disabled, and the exemption may continue for an eligible surviving spouse who does not remarry and continues to occupy the property as a primary residence.
Arkansas - Arkansas law provides a property tax exemption for certain disabled veterans who meet specific statutory disability requirements. The exemption generally applies to the homestead and may include certain personal property when the veteran has a qualifying service-connected total and permanent disability or other severe qualifying conditions defined in state law. The exemption may continue for a surviving spouse and minor dependent children if eligibility conditions remain satisfied. Applications are handled locally through county offices and apply only to the primary residence. More information on the programs are here. https://codes.findlaw.com/ar/title-26-taxation/ar-code-sect-26-3-306/.
California - California offers multiple property tax relief programs that apply to different situations. The Disabled Veterans’ Exemption reduces the taxable value of a qualifying veteran’s primary residence and may also apply to an unmarried surviving spouse when statutory conditions are met. Higher exemption amounts are available when household income falls below the state low-income threshold. Read more on the options and programs here https://boe.ca.gov/proptaxes/homeowners_exemption.htm as well as at the site: https://www.sco.ca.gov/ardtax_prop_tax_postponement.html.
- California also provides a Homeowners’ Exemption that reduces the taxable value of an owner-occupied primary residence by seven thousand dollars, regardless of age or veteran status.
- In addition, the Property Tax Postponement program allows eligible seniors, blind homeowners, or homeowners with a disability to defer payment of current year property taxes, with repayment required when the property is sold, transferred, or the homeowner no longer qualifies.
Colorado - Colorado provides a statewide Senior Property Tax Exemption that applies to a qualifying primary residence. The exemption removes fifty percent of the first two hundred thousand dollars of the home’s actual value from property taxation. To qualify, the homeowner must be at least sixty five years old, must have owned the home for at least ten consecutive years, and must occupy it as a primary residence.
- Colorado also offers the same exemption to qualifying disabled veterans who meet federal disability standards. This is a state administered program and applies uniformly, though local governments handle applications. Claims that cities such as Boulder independently provide a separate fifty percent deduction on top of the state exemption should be removed, as the senior and disabled veteran exemption is governed by state law and not duplicated at the city level. Learn about the tax programs in CO here https://tax.colorado.gov/income-tax-topics-income-qualified-senior-housing-tax-credit.
Connecticut - Connecticut operates a statewide property tax relief program commonly known as the Circuit Breaker program. This program provides an income based property tax credit to qualifying homeowners who are age sixty five or older, as well as qualifying homeowners who are permanently and totally disabled. Details are here. https://portal.ct.gov/drs/individuals/connecticut-tax-tips-for-senior-citizens.
- Eligible veterans and surviving spouses of veterans may also qualify under expanded eligibility rules. The benefit is applied as a credit against the local property tax bill and the exact amount depends on income, filing status, and municipal mill rates. The Circuit Breaker program remains active and is administered locally through town assessors.
Delaware - Delaware offers a School Property Tax Credit for homeowners age sixty five or older. The credit applies only to the school portion of the property tax bill and can reduce that portion by up to fifty percent, subject to a maximum annual credit amount set by state law. The maximum benefit is currently capped and does not apply to county or municipal property taxes. The property must be owner occupied and used as a primary residence. Applications are handled through the county assessment offices. Website is https://finance.delaware.gov/senior-relief/.
Florida - Florida provides several homestead related property tax exemptions for a primary residence. The standard homestead exemption reduces taxable value by up to fifty thousand dollars for qualifying homeowners. Florida also provides additional exemptions for widows or widowers, blind persons, and individuals with qualifying disabilities, each of which carries a fixed dollar reduction in assessed value. Details on these and other programs are at https://floridarevenue.com/property/Pages/Taxpayers_Exemptions.aspx.
- Veterans and service members may qualify for additional exemptions depending on disability status, combat related injuries, or surviving spouse eligibility. Florida law also allows counties and cities to adopt an optional additional senior homestead exemption of up to fifty thousand dollars for homeowners age sixty five or older who meet income limits, meaning availability varies by local government.
- Florida also limits annual increases in assessed value for homesteaded property through the Save Our Homes assessment limitation, which caps increases at the lower of three percent or the annual change in the Consumer Price Index.
Georgia - Georgia offers a Standard Homestead Exemption for owner occupied primary residences, which reduces the assessed value of the home and the land beneath it.
- In addition to the standard exemption, Georgia law provides enhanced homestead exemptions for homeowners age sixty five or older, including exemptions that eliminate or reduce certain portions of state and local property taxes when income limits are met.
- Georgia also offers full or partial homestead exemptions for qualifying disabled veterans and surviving spouses of disabled veterans, as well as exemptions for surviving spouses of firefighters, peace officers, and emergency responders who died in the line of duty. These exemptions are applied at the county level and benefits can vary by local ordinance.
Hawaii - Hawaii provides real property tax exemptions that are administered at the county level rather than statewide. Counties offer exemptions or reduced tax rates for qualifying homeowners, including widows or widowers and totally disabled veterans, when the property is owner occupied as a primary residence. The amount of relief, income limits, and application rules vary by county, and homeowners must apply through their local real property assessment division.
Idaho - Idaho offers a Homeowner’s Exemption for owner occupied primary residences, including manufactured homes. The exemption applies to a percentage of the home’s value and includes up to one acre of land. Idaho also provides a separate Property Tax Reduction program for qualifying seniors, widows or widowers, and individuals with disabilities, which reduces property taxes based on income limits. Applications for both programs are handled through county assessor offices.
Illinois - Illinois provides multiple property tax relief programs rather than a single general exemption. Illinois offers a General Homestead Exemption for owner occupied primary residences, as well as additional exemptions for senior citizens, senior citizens with household income below statutory limits, and persons with disabilities.
- Illinois also operates a Senior Citizens Assessment Freeze Homestead Exemption that freezes the assessed value of a qualifying primary residence for eligible seniors who meet income requirements. Separately, Illinois provides a Historic Residence Assessment Freeze program that freezes the assessed value of a qualifying historic owner occupied residence for eight years, followed by a gradual increase over four additional years, when approved rehabilitation work is completed.
Indiana - Indiana offers property tax deductions and credits for qualifying homeowners. Indiana provides an Over Sixty Five Deduction and an Over Sixty Five Circuit Breaker Credit for eligible seniors, both of which are income based and apply to a primary residence. Indiana also offers deductions for veterans with service connected disabilities and for surviving spouses of qualifying veterans. Benefits are applied through the county auditor where the property is located.
Iowa - Iowa provides a Property Tax Credit and Rent Reimbursement program for qualifying senior citizens and individuals with disabilities. The program offers either a credit against property taxes or a reimbursement for rent paid, depending on housing status and income.
Kansas - Kansas does not grant automatic property tax exemptions simply by age or status. Property tax exemptions in Kansas are based on specific statutory categories and must be requested through a formal application process. Any homeowner seeking an exemption must file the appropriate request with the county appraiser. The application must state the legal and factual basis for the exemption being requested, such as qualifying veteran status, nonprofit use, or other eligibility defined in Kansas law.
- The county appraiser reviews the request and may approve or deny it. If denied, the homeowner is entitled to a written explanation stating the reason for denial, and the applicant may request an informal meeting or a formal hearing through the county or the Kansas Board of Tax Appeals. An FAQ is on the state website here: https://www.ksrevenue.gov/faqs-taxhomestead.html.
Kentucky - Kentucky provides property tax relief through the Homestead Exemption program for homeowners who are age sixty five or older or who are classified as totally disabled. The exemption applies to the assessed value of an owner occupied primary residence and is adjusted periodically under state law. Kentucky does not exempt all personal and real property taxes, but instead reduces the taxable value of the homestead when eligibility requirements are met. Applicants must meet age or disability standards and must comply with all filing rules administered by the Commonwealth of Kentucky. Applications are handled through the local property valuation administrator office with more information on the site linked here. https://revenue.ky.gov/Property/Residential-Farm-Commercial-Property/pages/homestead-exemption.aspx.
Louisiana - Louisiana provides a statewide homestead exemption that applies in every parish. The exemption removes up to seventy five thousand dollars of assessed value from local property taxes on an owner occupied primary residence. This exemption applies only to parish and local property taxes and does not apply to certain bonded or special assessment taxes. Homeowners must apply through the local parish assessor, and the exemption remains in place as long as the property continues to qualify as the primary residence.
Maine - Maine offers a Homestead Exemption that reduces the taxable value of a qualifying primary residence by up to ten thousand dollars, subject to annual adjustment by state law. Maine also provides separate property tax exemptions for qualifying veterans, surviving spouses, individuals who are legally blind, and homeowners who are permanently disabled.
Maryland - Maryland provides a full property tax exemption for qualifying veterans who are totally and permanently disabled as a result of service connected causes. This exemption can also extend to an eligible surviving spouse if statutory conditions continue to be met. Maryland also offers a separate property tax exemption for homeowners who are legally blind, defined as having a visual acuity of twenty over two hundred or less, with an exemption applied to a portion of the assessed value of the home and land. Applications are handled through local assessment offices and require supporting documentation. The programs is further documented here https://dat.maryland.gov/realproperty/Pages/Property-Tax-Exemptions.aspx.
Massachusetts - Massachusetts provides property tax exemptions and deferrals for qualifying homeowners based on age, income, disability status, and hardship. Seniors age seventy or older with limited income may qualify for a property tax exemption or deferral through local option programs authorized by state law.
- Additional exemptions are available to qualifying disabled veterans, legally blind homeowners, surviving spouses, minor children with a deceased parent, and homeowners of any age facing documented financial hardship. Benefits and exemption amounts vary by municipality, and applications are filed with the local assessor. The main state page is here: https://www.mass.gov/lists/property-tax-forms-and-guides.
Michigan - Michigan provides a Homestead Property Tax Credit for qualifying homeowners and renters, including those living in mobile homes. Eligibility is based on household income, residency, and ownership or rental status. The credit is claimed through the state income tax system and can reduce property taxes or provide a refund. The site is here: https://www.michigan.gov/taxes/iit/tax-guidance/credits-exemptions/hptc.
- Michigan also offers a specific credit for renters age sixty five or older whose rent exceeds forty percent of household income. When one spouse resides in a nursing home and the other maintains the primary residence, a joint credit claim may still be allowed. Michigan also provides a Principal Residence Exemption that exempts qualifying owner occupied homes from certain local school operating millages with details here: https://www.michigan.gov/taxes/property/principal.
Minnesota - Minnesota provides property tax relief for disabled veterans through a market value exclusion. Qualifying veterans with a service connected disability rating may receive a reduction in the taxable value of their homestead, with higher exclusions available for veterans who are totally and permanently disabled. In certain cases, the benefit may continue for a surviving spouse. Applications are filed with the local county assessor and must be renewed when required by law. The programs are documented here. https://www.revenue.state.mn.us/market-value-exclusion-veterans-disability.
Mississippi - Mississippi provides a homestead exemption for qualifying homeowners and an expanded exemption for service connected disabled veterans. Veterans who are rated one hundred percent disabled due to service connected causes, or who are honorably discharged and meet qualifying criteria under state law, may be exempt from all ad valorem property taxes on their homestead up to a capped assessed value set by statute. The exemption applies only to the primary residence and requires application through the county tax assessor. Exemptions are documented here https://www.dor.ms.gov/county-services/homestead-exemption.
Missouri - Missouri offers a Property Tax Credit that provides relief to qualifying seniors age sixty five or older and to individuals who are totally disabled, including disabled veterans and surviving spouses. The credit is based on household income and the amount of property tax or rent paid and is claimed through the Missouri Department of Revenue. Missouri does not offer a blanket homestead exemption, but the Property Tax Credit serves as the primary statewide relief program for elderly and disabled homeowners and renters. The main link to various tax options for MO is here https://dor.mo.gov/taxation/individual/tax-types/property-tax-credit/.
Montana - Montana administers three main statewide property tax relief options that are tied to income and a primary residence.
- The Property Tax Assistance Program reduces the property tax rate on a qualifying home for low income homeowners who live in the home as their primary residence and meet the state income requirements. Get additional details here https://revenue.mt.gov/property/property-tax-help/ptap.
- Montana also operates the Montana Disabled Veteran Assistance Program, which reduces the property tax rate on a qualifying home for a veteran with a one hundred percent service connected disability, and the benefit can also be available to an unmarried surviving spouse when the state requirements are met. Learn more about the veteran tax program here https://revenue.mt.gov/property/property-tax-help/mdv.
- Montana also offers an Elderly Homeowner and Renter Credit, which is a refundable income tax credit that is intended to offset property taxes or the rent equivalent of property taxes for income qualified residents age sixty two and older. Website is https://revenue.mt.gov/property/property-tax-help/montana-elderly-homeowner-renter-credit.
Nebraska - Nebraska property tax relief is primarily handled through the Nebraska Homestead Exemption program. Eligible applicants can include seniors, individuals with qualifying disabilities, and certain veterans and surviving spouses, with eligibility and benefit levels tied to state categories and income rules. The homestead exemption is not automatic and requires filing through the county assessor during the annual filing period listed by the Nebraska Department of Revenue. that must be followed for a purchase or renewal. Get more details from this link https://revenue.nebraska.gov/PAD/homestead-exemption.
Nevada - Nevada provides property tax exemptions that apply through county assessor offices for qualifying surviving spouses, veterans, disabled veterans, and individuals who are blind, with the exemption amounts and eligibility defined in Nevada law and implemented locally. Nevada also allows a veteran to direct the value of the exemption either toward property taxes or toward a reduction on the governmental services tax portion of motor vehicle registration, depending on how the exemption is used and the county process. Find an FAQ page here from this link https://tax.nv.gov/faqs/veterans-tax-exemptions-faqs/.
New Hampshire - New Hampshire property tax exemptions and credits are not uniform statewide in dollar amount because municipalities adopt local options within state law. New Hampshire commonly provides local property tax relief for qualifying seniors, qualifying disabled residents, and qualifying veterans, but the exemption amount and local income and asset limits can vary by town.
New Jersey - New Jersey’s current statewide property tax relief programs are maintained on the New Jersey Division of Taxation property tax relief hub, and the Senior Freeze program is the long running reimbursement program that helps eligible seniors and eligible disabled residents with property tax increases on a principal residence, subject to multi year eligibility rules. More information is here https://www.nj.gov/treasury/taxation/relief.shtml.
New Mexico - New Mexico provides a standard veteran property tax exemption and a separate disabled veteran property tax exemption. The New Mexico Department of Veterans Services maintains a current overview page and forms for the standard exemption and the disabled veteran exemption. New Mexico also provides a complete residential property tax waiver pathway for qualifying veterans with a one hundred percent service connected disability, subject to the current state implementation rules. Get details on the NM tax programs from this link - https://www.nmdvs.org/state-veteran-benefits/.
New York State - New York property tax exemptions are often optional at the local level, meaning a county, city, town, village, or school district may have to adopt the exemption before it can be used. New York’s statewide Senior Citizens Exemption can reduce assessed value for income qualified seniors when adopted locally, and applications are filed with the municipal assessor. Learn more on the senior tax relief from this link https://www.tax.ny.gov/pit/property/exemption/seniorexempt.htm.
- New York also provides veterans exemptions, which are not automatic and require an initial application filed with the assessor. The website is https://www.tax.ny.gov/pit/property/exemption/vetexempt.htm.
- New York’s STAR program(website: https://www.tax.ny.gov/star/) provides school tax relief through either an exemption for older recipients or a credit for many current homeowners, depending on eligibility and program status for the property.
North Carolina - North Carolina provides three separate forms of property tax relief tied to an owner occupied permanent residence.
- The elderly or disabled homestead exclusion excludes the greater of twenty five thousand dollars or fifty percent of appraised value for income-qualified owners age sixty five or older or totally and permanently disabled.
- A separate disabled veteran homestead exclusion excludes the first forty five thousand dollars of appraised value for a qualifying disabled veteran or eligible surviving spouse.
- North Carolina also offers a homestead circuit breaker that limits taxes to a percentage of income by deferring taxes above the limit as a lien under the program rules.
North Dakota - North Dakota provides property tax credits that are claimed through the state and applied to property tax obligations, including the Primary Residence Credit and other property tax credits described by the Office of State Tax Commissioner. The information on the ND program is on this link https://www.tax.nd.gov/property-tax-exemptions-credits/property-tax-credits.
Ohio - Ohio provides a Homestead Exemption that reduces taxable value for eligible senior citizens and eligible homeowners who are permanently and totally disabled, subject to the current year income eligibility rules and county administration through the county auditor. More information including an FAQ of the Ohio tax relief program is on this link https://tax.ohio.gov/help-center/faqs/real-property-tax-homestead-means-testing/real-property-tax--homestead-means-testing.
Oklahoma - Oklahoma provides a property tax credit or refund claim for certain low income seniors and certain low income individuals who are totally disabled, filed on Form 538-H. Oklahoma also provides a homestead exemption application (Form 921 website is https://oklahoma.gov/content/dam/ok/en/tax/documents/forms/ad-valorem/current/921.pdf) and a property valuation limitation and additional homestead exemption application (Form 994 website is https://oklahoma.gov/content/dam/ok/en/tax/documents/forms/ad-valorem/current/994.pdf) used for the senior valuation limitation program when eligibility requirements are met.
Oregon - Oregon provides a disabled veteran or surviving spouse property tax exemption that can exempt a portion of assessed value for qualifying residents who own and occupy the homestead and meet the program qualifications, using the Oregon Department of Revenue form. There are other exemptions that may be available from time to time as well as listed on their website https://www.oregon.gov/DOR/programs/property/Pages/exemptions.aspx.
Pennsylvania - Pennsylvania provides a Property Tax and Rent Rebate that is paid as a state administered rebate for qualifying applicants. Pennsylvania also provides a Disabled Veterans’ Real Estate Tax Exemption that can exempt real estate taxes for a qualifying disabled veteran who meets the program requirements, with potential continuation for an unmarried surviving spouse when eligibility continues. Details on these programs are on the website link here https://www.pa.gov/agencies/revenue/ptrr.
Rhode Island - Rhode Island provides a Property Tax Relief Claim through Form RI-1040H for qualifying residents who meet the program rules stated on the form. Rhode Island homestead exemptions are typically municipal programs rather than a single statewide percentage, and local assessors administer the local homestead exemption rules as listed on the state website here https://www.providenceri.gov/tax-assessor/exemptions/.
South Carolina - South Carolina provides a b for qualifying homeowners age sixty five or older, totally and permanently disabled, or legally blind, and it is administered through county offices. South Carolina also provides property tax exemptions for qualifying disabled veterans and related surviving spouse situations under the state program rules. More information is on the state of SC portal here https://dor.sc.gov/property/exempt-property.
South Dakota - South Dakota offers several statewide property tax relief programs that are administered through the South Dakota Department of Revenue. More details are on this link - https://dor.sd.gov/individuals/taxes/property-tax/relief-programs/.
- A Disabled Veterans Property Tax Exemption is available for qualifying disabled veterans and can exempt up to two hundred thousand dollars of assessed value on a qualifying owner occupied home.
- South Dakota also offers a Sales and Property Tax Refund for eligible senior citizens and eligible individuals with disabilities.
- It also offers an Assessment Freeze for qualifying elderly and disabled homeowners when the program requirements are met, including the state residency and ownership rules shown on the state program page.
Tennessee - Tennessee provides a state funded property tax relief program for low income elderly homeowners, low income disabled homeowners, and disabled veteran homeowners or eligible surviving spouses. This program is a reimbursement style program that is processed through local tax collecting officials and administered at the state level by the Tennessee Comptroller. Tennessee also allows a local option property tax freeze (website: https://comptroller.tn.gov/office-functions/pa/property-taxes/property-tax-programs/property-tax-freeze.html) for qualifying homeowners age sixty five or older in participating counties and municipalities, with annual application and county income limits. The main relief programs are documented here https://comptroller.tn.gov/office-functions/pa/property-taxes/property-tax-programs/tax-relief.html.
Texas - Texas offers residence homestead exemptions that reduce taxable value for a principal residence. Texas requires school districts to provide an additional residence homestead exemption for homeowners age sixty five or older or homeowners who qualify as disabled under the state program rules, and Texas also allows local taxing units to adopt a local option homestead exemption that cannot be less than three thousand dollars. Learn more about the programs here https://comptroller.texas.gov/taxes/property-tax/exemptions/.
- Texas provides additional exemptions for disabled veterans based on disability rating, and the state provides a total residence homestead exemption for a qualifying veteran who is awarded one hundred percent disability compensation, including individual unemployability, as determined by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs.
Utah - Utah provides several property tax relief options that can include a low income abatement and a homeowner’s tax credit for qualifying residents, with applications typically filed through the county where the home is located. Utah also administers exemptions for specific categories, including a veteran with a disability property tax exemption, a blind persons property tax exemption, and other relief programs listed on the Utah State Tax Commission property tax relief page. The combined low income abatement and homeowner’s tax credit application is commonly filed on the statewide TC-90CY form unless a county uses a different approved form. Programs are listed here https://tax.utah.gov/propertytax/tax-relief/.
Vermont - Vermont property tax relief for homeowners is commonly delivered through the Vermont Homestead Declaration and Property Tax Credit Claim process. The statewide approach is tied to filing the Homestead Declaration and, when eligible, the related property tax credit claim using Vermont’s HS-122 form and the supporting household income schedule, with the credit tied to household income rules that can change by year. More details on the VT programs can be found here. https://tax.vermont.gov/myvtax/homestead-declaration-property-tax-credit.
Virginia - Virginia provides a real estate tax exemption for a qualifying veteran with a one hundred percent service connected, permanent, and total disability on the veteran’s principal residence and up to one acre of land, with applications filed locally. Virginia also extends the exemption to an eligible surviving spouse who meets the ongoing requirements, including occupancy and remarriage rules. Details of the program are on this link https://www.dvs.virginia.gov/benefits-services/tax-exemptions.
Washington - Washington provides a property tax exemption program for senior citizens, people retired due to disability, and veterans with disabilities who meet the program income rules and occupy a primary residence. The program can reduce property taxes through a combination of exempting certain levies and reducing the assessed value used for tax calculations, with income eligibility determined through the county assessor. Learn more about the program here https://dor.wa.gov/taxes-rates/property-tax/property-tax-exemption-seniors-people-retired-due-disability-and-veterans-disabilities.
Washington DC - The District of Columbia provides a Senior Citizen or Disabled Property Owner tax relief benefit that can reduce a qualifying property owner’s real property tax by up to fifty percent when the eligibility rules are met and the application is filed. The District also administers related homestead benefits and, for qualifying households, a low income senior property tax deferral option. Various deductions and credits are documented from this link https://otr.cfo.dc.gov/page/real-property-tax-reliefs-credits-and-deductions.
West Virginia - West Virginia exempts the first twenty thousand dollars of assessed value of an owner occupied residential property when the owner is age sixty five or older or is permanently and totally disabled under the state rules. The exemption is administered locally and the rules and scope of the exemption are summarized by the West Virginia State Tax Division. Learn more from this link https://tax.wv.gov/Business/PropertyTax/Pages/PropertyTaxExemptions.aspx.
Wisconsin - Wisconsin provides a Homestead Credit that can reduce the tax burden for qualifying low to moderate income homeowners and renters who meet the state eligibility rules, including age, disability, and other requirements listed by the Wisconsin Department of Revenue. The claim is made through the Wisconsin income tax filing process using the required schedules and documentation. Learn more about the program from this link https://www.revenue.wi.gov/Pages/Individuals/homestead.aspx.
Wyoming - Wyoming provides statewide property tax relief, credit, and deferral programs that are summarized by the Wyoming Department of Revenue Property Tax Division. Wyoming also provides a veterans property tax exemption program for qualifying veterans or eligible surviving spouses, with residency requirements and application timing handled through county assessor offices. Learn about the options in WY from this link https://wyo-prop-div.wyo.gov/tax-relief.
Bottom line
Property tax relief programs, when available, are administered at the state and local level. There is no federal options. Local eligibility rules can change as well as whether a program is funded for that local tax year. Homeowners who may qualify should contact their local county assessor, tax collector, or municipal tax office for current requirements and application deadlines.
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