CalVet Veterans Property Tax Exemption (Basic & Low-Income)
California Department of Veterans Affairs / Santa Clara County Assessor
About This Program
The Grant Map catalogs CalVet Veterans Property Tax Exemption (Basic & Low-Income) in its San Jose, CA research directory. The record carries audience tags for homeowners; those tags do not establish eligibility or current service coverage.
California offers multiple veteran property tax exemptions through CalVet and the county assessor. The basic veteran exemption applies to veterans who served in wartime and can reduce assessed value by approximately $4,000. Disabled veterans with 100% service-connected ratings qualify for the much larger Disabled Veterans' Exemption (separate entry). All veterans should contact the Santa Clara County Assessor to review all available exemptions.
Annual tax savings on basic veteran exemption at county rate
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Record set last reviewed 2026-04-03. How we verify our data.
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Key Details
- Basic exemption for wartime veterans, ~$4,000 assessed value reduction
- Separate, larger exemption for 100% disabled veterans
- File with Santa Clara County Assessor
- Annual deadline February 15 for income-sensitive tiers
- Contact CalVet at 1-866-653-2510 or county at 408-299-6460
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.
- 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: File with county assessor, February 15 annual deadline for low-income tier
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Frequently asked questions
What amount is listed for CalVet Veterans Property Tax Exemption (Basic & Low-Income) in San Jose, CA?
The Grant Map record states: Basic: ~$70-$80/year savings; low-income tier (disabled vet): up to ~$3,388/year savings. Confirm the current amount and eligible costs with the administrator.
What audience tags are recorded for CalVet Veterans Property Tax Exemption (Basic & Low-Income) in San Jose?
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 CalVet Veterans Property Tax Exemption (Basic & Low-Income) in San Jose, CA?
Confirm the application route directly with California Department of Veterans Affairs / Santa Clara County Assessor; use the cited source on this page as a starting point or call 408-299-6460. Confirm any fee or cost with the administrator. Deadline: File with county assessor, February 15 annual deadline for low-income tier.
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