NY Alternative Veterans Property Tax Exemption

NYS Real Property Tax Law / Erie County

Available Veteran Housing

About This Program

Three exemption options for qualifying veterans: Alternative Veterans Exemption (wartime service), Cold War Veterans Exemption, or Eligible Funds Exemption (purchased with veteran benefits). Apply once with your local assessor. Cannot stack multiple exemptions, choose the best one.

Qualifying military service, residential property

Key Details

  • Three options: Alternative, Cold War, or Eligible Funds Exemption
  • For residential owner-occupied properties
  • Apply with Erie County Assessor by March 1 (most jurisdictions)
  • Cannot stack multiple veteran exemptions, choose the best
  • Stacks with STAR for additional property tax relief

How to Apply

Visit Official Program Page Track this program

716-858-8333

Deadline: File with Erie County Assessor by March 1

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