California Property Tax Exemption — Disabled Veterans

About This Program

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

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

Deadline: Annual — file by February 15 with San Diego County Assessor for new claims