Veterans who have been rated with a 100% service connected disability or who are receiving compensation at 100% for a service connection disability may qualify for the Disabled Veterans enhanced Homestead Exemption. This allows for veteran's homes to be exempt from $56,000 of the market value of their home from local property taxes. There are no age or income requirements!
What are the Requirements?
- You must have owned and lived in your home as of January 1st of the year you are applying for.
- The applicant must be 100% disabled by or be receiving 100% compensation for service-connected injuries on January 1 of the year for which the exemption is sought.
- You must provide a copy of your VA awards letter stating the disability rating of 100% or the determination letter showing compensation at 100% has been granted.
- You must have been Honorably discharged from Active duty and provide a copy of the DD214 discharge papers.
Disabled Veterans Homestead Application DTE105I (PDF)
If you have any questions regarding the Homestead for Disabled Veterans, please call our office at (419) 337-9200 or you may contact the Veterans Services Office at (419) 337-9266.