California Disabled Veterans' Property Tax Exemption

About This Program

California's Disabled Veterans' Exemption provides a significant property tax reduction for veterans with 100% service-connected disability rating or who are blind in both eyes or have lost the use of two or more limbs. The basic exemption reduces assessed value by $196,262; the low-income exemption reduces it by $294,394 (2025-26 amounts, adjusted annually). This translates to roughly $2,000-$3,200/year in tax savings.

100% service-connected disability OR blind/loss of two limbs required; income affects exemption tier

Key Details

• Basic exemption: $196,262 assessed value reduction (2025-26)
• Low-income exemption: $294,394 assessed value reduction (2025-26)
• Must have 100% service-connected disability, or be blind/loss of two limbs
• File with Sacramento County Assessor, form BOE-261-G
• Annual amounts are adjusted for inflation each year by the State Board of Equalization

How to Apply

Deadline: File by February 15, file once, renews automatically