How to apply for Ohio Enhanced Homestead Exemption for 100% Disabled Veterans (No Income Test)

Who it's for

Ohio shields $58,000 of a disabled veteran's home value from property tax (2025 tax year figure; the amount rises with inflation each year). The veteran must have a 100% VA disability rating — or a total rating based on individual unemployability — for a service-connected disability, with an honorable discharge. Unlike the standard senior homestead exemption, there is NO income test: the enhanced exemption applies at any income, and the shielded amount is double the senior amount. An unremarried surviving spouse who lived in the home when the veteran died keeps the full exemption. Apply once to the county auditor with the VA award letter; the exemption then renews automatically.

What you'll need

• VA award letter showing a 100% service-connected rating OR total disability based on individual unemployability
• DD-214 or other discharge paperwork showing honorable discharge
• Homestead Exemption Application for Disabled Veterans (Form DTE 105I) from the county auditor

Where to apply

What to say when you call

“Hello, I'm calling to ask about Ohio Enhanced Homestead Exemption for 100% Disabled Veterans (No Income Test). I'd like to know whether I may qualify, what documents I need, and whether I can apply online, by mail, by phone, or in person. I understand I may need va award letter showing a 100% service-connected rating or total disability based on individual unemployability, dd-214 or other discharge paperwork showing honorable discharge, homestead exemption application for disabled veterans (form dte 105i) from the county auditor — is anything else required? What is the best next step?”

Tip: have a pen ready, ask for the person's name, and write down any case or reference number they give you.

Renewals

one-time application; renews automatically while the veteran (or surviving spouse) owns and lives in the home