Disabled Person Exemption by State
Every state on this site with a verified property tax exemption specifically for homeowners with a qualifying disability (not tied to veteran status) is listed below. These programs typically require proof of disability from a state or federal agency and, in some states, an income limit on top of the disability requirement. The mechanism ranges from a flat-dollar reduction in taxable value to a full exemption, and a few states instead offer a tax ceiling that caps the bill rather than reducing it outright. Compare mechanisms, income requirements, and deadlines in the table below, then follow through to any state's page for the complete eligibility rules and a worked savings example.
Disabled Person Exemption by State comparison table
| State | Program | Mechanism | Benefit | Requirement | Deadline | Verified |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | Principal Residence Exemption for Permanently and Totally Disabled Persons | Full exemption | Full exemption | Owner-occupant | Apply with the county tax assessing official between October 1 and December 31. Disability is certified by receipt of a disability pension/annuity or by two licensed Alabama physicians on Form PT-PA-1. | Jul 2026 |
| Arizona | Property Tax Exemption for Persons with a Total and Permanent Disability | Value reduction | $4,873 | Income limit applies | File with the county assessor January 2 to March 1 for the 2026 tax year. | Jul 2026 |
| Connecticut | Exemption for Taxpayers With Disabilities | Value reduction | $1,000 | Owner-occupant | File proof of qualifying disability with the municipal assessor. | Jul 2026 |
| Connecticut | Exemption for the Blind | Value reduction | $3,000 | Owner-occupant | File proof of blindness with the municipal board of assessors. | Jul 2026 |
| District of Columbia | Disabled Property Owner Tax Relief | % reduction | 50% | Income limit applies | Filed electronically via MyTax.DC.gov (same timing as the Homestead Deduction). | Jul 2026 |
| Florida | $5,000 Exemption for Blind Persons and Totally & Permanently Disabled Persons | Value reduction | $5,000 | Owner-occupant | March 1 (Form DR-501). | Jul 2026 |
| Florida | Total Exemption for Quadriplegic Homestead | Full exemption | Full exemption | Owner-occupant | March 1 (with medical certification, e.g., Form DR-416). | Jul 2026 |
| Illinois | Homestead Exemption for Persons with Disabilities | Value reduction | $2,000 | Owner-occupant | File initial Form PTAX-343 (with proof of disability) with the Chief County Assessment Office; renew annually with Form PTAX-343-R. | Jul 2026 |
| Kentucky | Homestead Exemption (totally disabled) | Value reduction | $49,100 | Owner-occupant | Application (Form 62A350) filed with the county Property Valuation Administrator (PVA) by December 31 of the tax year. | Jul 2026 |
| Maine | Exemption for the Legally Blind | Value reduction | $4,000 | Owner-occupant | Application must be delivered to the local assessor no later than April 1. | Jul 2026 |
| Massachusetts | Legally Blind Persons Exemption (Clauses 37, 37A) | Flat credit | $500 | Owner-occupant | April 1, or three months after the actual (not preliminary) tax bills are mailed for the fiscal year, whichever is later. The deadline cannot be waived or extended by the assessors. | Jul 2026 |
| Nebraska | Nebraska Homestead Exemption - Categories 2, 3 and 6 (Disabled Individuals) | % reduction | 100% | Income limit applies | June 30 (file after February 1; county board may extend to July 20). | Jul 2026 |
| New Hampshire | Exemption for the Blind | Value reduction | $15,000 | Owner-occupant | April 15 (Form PA-29 filed with the municipality). | Jul 2026 |
| Ohio | Homestead Exemption for Permanently and Totally Disabled Persons | Value reduction | $29,000 | Income limit applies | December 31 of the year for which the exemption is sought. | Jul 2026 |
| Tennessee | Property Tax Relief for Disabled Homeowners | Value reduction | $33,600 | Income limit applies | 35 days after the delinquency date of the property tax bill; taxes must also be paid by that date. | Jul 2026 |
| Texas | Disabled Person Residence Homestead Exemption (additional school exemption) | Value reduction | $60,000 | Owner-occupant | Before May 1 (April 30); may be filed up to two years after the delinquency date. | Jul 2026 |
"Mechanism" describes how the exemption reduces your bill; "Scope" (All taxes, School only, County only, or Varies) is on each state's own program page. Figures are cited to statute and dated — see each program page for the source.
See the methodology for how figures are verified and estimates computed.
Informational only — not legal or tax advice. Exemption rules and amounts are summarized from official statutes and state tax-agency sources as of each program's verified date and can change by legislative session. Dollar figures are estimates derived from Census ACS county tax data, not actual bills. Confirm your eligibility and current amounts with your county assessor before relying on anything here.