California Property Tax Exemption, Disabled Veterans
California Board of Equalization / San Diego County Assessor
About This Program
The Grant Map catalogs California Property Tax Exemption, Disabled Veterans in its San Diego, CA research directory. The record carries audience tags for homeowners; those tags do not establish eligibility or current service coverage.
California grants property tax exemptions to veterans who have a service-connected disability rating of 100% (or are compensated at 100% due to unemployability), or to an unmarried surviving spouse or parent of a deceased veteran. The basic exemption reduces assessed value by ~$161,083; a higher exemption of ~$241,626 is available for low-income households. Apply with the San Diego County Assessor's Office.
Must have 100% service-connected disability rating or unemployability; file BOE-261-GNT with San Diego County Assessor by February 15; income limit applies for higher exemption tier
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Record set last reviewed 2026-04-03. How we verify our data.
Other published resources for San Diego, CA, are listed below. Review each separately and ask the administrators whether they can coordinate funding for the same work:
- SDHC Housing Rehabilitation Program, Home Repair Grant Up to $15,000 grant for emergency/accessibility repairs
- SDHC ADU Finance Program Up to $250,000 construction-to-permanent loan at 1%-4% fixed
- SDHC First-Time Homebuyer Program, Low Income Up to 19% of purchase price (max ~$125,000 loan) + $10,000 closing cost grant
- SDHC First-Time Homebuyer Program, Middle Income $40,000 deferred loan + $10,000 closing cost grant
Key Details
- Reduces property tax, not a repair grant, but frees up cash
- 100% service-connected disability or unemployability rating required
- Basic exemption ~$161,083; low-income households qualify for ~$241,626
- File BOE-261-GNT with San Diego County Assessor by February 15
- Call San Diego Assessor at (619) 531-5772 for current values and to apply
How to Apply
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Your application paperwork
Documents you will likely need
- Your federal tax return for the year of the work (this benefit is claimed on your taxes, not through a separate application).
- Proof you own and live in the home (deed, recent mortgage statement, or property tax bill).
- A government-issued photo ID for every owner on title.
- Proof of military service (DD-214) and, for disability-based grants, your VA disability rating letter.
- Documentation of disability (award letter or a physician's statement) if the program is disability-based.
- A written estimate from a licensed contractor for the work (many programs require this to apply).
- The program's own application form, completed (use the official link or phone number on this page).
Requirements vary by program and locality. Confirm the exact rules and application route with the administrator. We can help you prepare your paperwork, but you submit it yourself.
Deadline: Annual, file by February 15 with San Diego County Assessor for new claims
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Frequently asked questions
What amount is listed for California Property Tax Exemption, Disabled Veterans in San Diego, CA?
The Grant Map record states: $161,083 basic exemption or $241,626 low-income exemption (2024-25 values, adjusted annually). Confirm the current amount and eligible costs with the administrator.
What audience tags are recorded for California Property Tax Exemption, Disabled Veterans in San Diego?
The directory record carries audience tags for homeowners. It also carries a no-income-limit tag. It carries a veteran-related tag. These tags do not establish eligibility; confirm the complete current rules with the administrator.
How do I apply for California Property Tax Exemption, Disabled Veterans in San Diego, CA?
Confirm the application route directly with California Board of Equalization / San Diego County Assessor; use the cited source on this page as a starting point or call (619) 531-5772. Confirm any fee or cost with the administrator. Deadline: Annual, file by February 15 with San Diego County Assessor for new claims.
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