California Disabled Veterans' Property Tax Exemption
California Board of Equalization / Santa Clara County Assessor
About This Program
The Grant Map catalogs California Disabled Veterans' Property Tax Exemption 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's Disabled Veterans' Property Tax Exemption reduces the assessed value of the principal residence of qualified veterans with a 100% service-connected disability rating. In FY2026, the basic exemption reduces assessed value by $180,671; the low-income exemption (household income ≤$81,131) reduces it by $271,009. While not a home improvement grant, this exemption frees significant cash for repairs and maintenance.
Annual tax savings at Santa Clara County rate (~1.25%) on basic exemption
The cited program-specific URL responded on 2026-07-21; confirm current terms.
Record set last reviewed 2026-04-03. How we verify our data.
Other published resources for San Jose, CA, are listed below. Review each separately and ask the administrators whether they can coordinate funding for the same work:
- City of San José Home Repair Program Up to $75,000 (0% deferred loan, 20-year term)
- San José CalHome Owner-Occupied Rehabilitation Loan Up to $100,000 (30-year deferred loan)
- Rebuilding Together SV, Critical Repair Program No-cost repairs (amount varies by project need)
- Rebuilding Together SV, Safe at Home Program No-cost minor repairs (varies by project)
Key Details
- $180,671 assessed value reduction, basic (FY2026)
- $271,009 reduction for low-income tier (income ≤$81,131)
- Must have 100% service-connected disability rating
- Apply with Santa Clara County Assessor, file BOE 261-G
- Unmarried surviving spouses of qualifying veterans also eligible
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: File BOE 261-G by February 15 annually for low-income tier
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Frequently asked questions
What amount is listed for California Disabled Veterans' Property Tax Exemption in San Jose, CA?
The Grant Map record states: $180,671 assessed value reduction (basic); $271,009 (low-income tier), FY2026. Confirm the current amount and eligible costs with the administrator.
What audience tags are recorded for California Disabled Veterans' Property Tax Exemption 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 California Disabled Veterans' Property Tax Exemption in San Jose, CA?
Confirm the application route directly with California Board of Equalization / 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 BOE 261-G by February 15 annually for low-income tier.
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