NYS Alternative Veterans Property Tax Exemption

About This Program

Property tax exemption for veteran homeowners reducing assessed value by 15% for wartime service, plus 10% for combat zone service. Additional exemption equal to half the VA disability rating percentage. Available in 95%+ of NYS taxing jurisdictions.

Wartime: 15% reduction. Combat zone: additional 10%. Disability: half of rating %

Key Details

• Veteran with honorable discharge from wartime service
• Spouses and unremarried surviving spouses also eligible
• 15% reduction for wartime + 10% for combat zone
• Additional exemption for service-connected disability
• File Form RP-458-a with local assessor

How to Apply

Deadline: Contact local assessor for filing deadline (typically March 1)