CalVet Veterans Property Tax Exemption (Basic & Low-Income)

About This Program

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

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

Deadline: File with county assessor — February 15 annual deadline for low-income tier