How to apply for Real Estate Tax Exemption for 100% Disabled Veterans & Surviving Spouses

Who it's for

Virginia fully exempts the principal residence (plus up to one acre) from real estate tax for veterans rated by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs as 100% service-connected, permanently and totally disabled — including veterans rated 100% through individual unemployability. The exemption is statewide and mandatory in every county and city. A surviving spouse keeps the exemption if the veteran died on or after January 1, 2011 and the spouse does not remarry, even after moving. Apply to the local commissioner of the revenue.

What you'll need

• VA rating letter showing 100% service-connected permanent and total disability
• Affidavit/statement filed with the local commissioner of the revenue

Where to apply

What to say when you call

“Hello, I'm calling to ask about Real Estate Tax Exemption for 100% Disabled Veterans & Surviving Spouses. 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 rating letter showing 100% service-connected permanent and total disability, affidavit/statement filed with the local commissioner of the revenue — 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

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