Disabled Veteran Exemptions

Pursuant to Article X, Section 6-A of the Constitution of Virginia, the General Assembly exempted from taxation the real property, including the joint real property of husband and wife, of any Veteran who has been rated by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs or its successor agency pursuant to federal law to have a 100 percent service-connected, permanent and total disability, and who occupies the real property as his/her primary place of residence. The exemption applies to the parcel which is the primary residence of the veteran and/or the surviving spouse of the veteran and up to five (5) acres of land. 

Veterans with 100% Service-Connected Disability may apply for the 100% real property tax exemption by completing the form attached below and returning it with the appropriate documentation to the Commissioner of the Revenue's Office.

Disabled Veteran Application Real Estate Form

Section 6 of Article X of the Constitution of Virginia was amended effective January 1, 2021 to establish the exemption from local property taxation for one vehicle (i.e. car or truck) used primarily by or for a 100% service-connected, totally and permanently Disabled Veteran. The vehicle may be owned (not leased) by the Disabled Veteran or their spouse.

Veterans with 100% Service-Connected Disability may apply for a personal property tax exemption by completing the form attached below and returning it with the appropriate documentation to the Commissioner of the Revenue's Office.

Veteran Application Personal Property Exemption