How to apply for Nevada property tax exemptions for veterans, disabled veterans, surviving spouses, and blind residents
County Assessor's Offices, under Nevada law (NRS 361.080 to 361.091) overseen by the Nevada Department of Taxation
Who it's for
Nevada lowers the taxable (assessed) value of property for some residents. For the 2026/27 fiscal year, the veteran exemption is $3,640 of assessed value. Disabled veterans with a permanent service-connected disability of at least 60% get $18,200 (60-79%), $27,300 (80-99%), or $36,400 (100%). The surviving spouse exemption is $1,820, and the blind exemption is $5,460. The surviving spouse of a disabled veteran may keep the disabled veteran exemption. You can use the exemption on your property tax bill, or instead on the governmental services tax when you register your vehicle with the DMV. Savings depend on local tax rates. Apply at your county assessor's office.
Each exemption has its own rules. Veterans must have served at least 90 days of active duty, with an honorable discharge, during set periods. Surviving spouses must not have remarried. Blind means vision of 20/200 or worse in the better eye with glasses, or a field of vision of 20 degrees or less. You can use an exemption in only one county at a time, and a disabled veteran cannot get both veteran exemptions. The county assessor makes the final decision.
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Find my benefitsWhat you'll need
- Nevada driver's license or Nevada ID card
- Veterans: DD-214, honorable discharge, or certificate of satisfactory service
- Disabled veterans: VA or military proof of the percentage of permanent service-connected disability
- Surviving spouses: a copy of your spouse's death certificate
- Blind residents: a statement from a licensed physician
Where to apply
Apply online: official application
Renewals
annual
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