Disabled Veteran Exemption

Texas Disabled Veteran Exemption

Verified Jul 2026 · Tex. Tax Code §11.131

Texas offers property tax relief for disabled veterans. 100 Percent Disabled Veteran Residence Homestead Exemption a 100% reduction and fully exempts the covered value from tax. It is available to veterans with at least a 100% service-connected disability.

100 Percent Disabled Veteran Residence Homestead Exemption

Who qualifies

VA disability: At least 100% service-connected disability
Ownership: Veteran must own and occupy the property as a residence homestead.
Residency: Veteran must receive 100% compensation from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs due to a 100% service-connected disability rating OR a determination of individual unemployability, and occupy the property as a residence homestead.

How much it saves

Worked example — a $300,000 home at Texas's median effective rate (~1.25%):

~$3,751/year

Estimate — this is an estimate, not a quoted bill.

Your county's rate differs — use the calculator for a figure tuned to where you live.

How to apply

Application required: Yes
Deadline: Before May 1 (April 30); may be filed up to five years after the delinquency date.
Renewal: automatic — Continues once granted; a change in VA rating below 100% / loss of unemployability status ends eligibility.
Official application form

Combining with other exemptions

Total exemption of the homestead; separate from the tiered 11.22 exemption (which can still apply to another property).

Verified Jul 2026 · Tex. Tax Code §11.131

Official sources:

comptroller.texas.gov/taxes/property-tax/exemptions/disabledvet-100-faq.php

Amount cross-checked against a second official artifact: comptroller.texas.gov/taxes/property-tax/exemptions/.

By Sharon Ben-MosheHow we verify & estimate

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.

Disabled Veteran Exemption (partial, by disability rating)

Who qualifies

VA disability: At least 10% service-connected disability
Ownership: Veteran must own the property claimed.
Residency: Texas resident veteran with a service-connected disability rating from the VA or the veteran's service branch. Applies to one owned property (not limited to the homestead).

Disability tiers

Exemption benefit by VA disability rating
Disability rating	Benefit
10–29%	$5,000 off assessed value
30–49%	$7,500 off assessed value
50–69%	$10,000 off assessed value
70%+	$12,000 off assessed value

How much it saves

No dollar estimate. This exemption's amount isn't available.

How to apply

Application required: Yes
Deadline: Before May 1 (April 30); disabled veterans may file up to five years after the delinquency date.
Renewal: automatic — Continues once granted; a new application is needed if the disability rating changes to a different bracket.
Official application form

Combining with other exemptions

A veteran age 65+ with a rating of at least 10%, or totally blind, or who has lost use of a limb, receives the maximum $12,000. Separate from the 100% disabled-veteran total homestead exemption (11.131).

Verified Jul 2026 · Tex. Tax Code §11.22

Official sources:

comptroller.texas.gov/taxes/property-tax/exemptions/disabledvet-faq.php

Amount cross-checked against a second official artifact: comptroller.texas.gov/taxes/property-tax/exemptions/disabledvet-faq.php.

By Sharon Ben-MosheHow we verify & estimate

Frequently asked questions

Who qualifies for the disabled veteran exemption in Texas?: Under Tex. Tax Code §11.131, 100 Percent Disabled Veteran Residence Homestead Exemption is available to veterans with at least a 100% service-connected disability. Veteran must own and occupy the property as a residence homestead. Veteran must receive 100% compensation from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs due to a 100% service-connected disability rating OR a determination of individual unemployability, and occupy the property as a residence homestead.
How much does the disabled veteran exemption save in Texas?: It provides a 100% reduction. As an estimate, on a $300,000 home taxed at Texas's median effective rate (1.25%), that is roughly $3,751 per year. This is an estimate from Census ACS data, not an actual bill.
Do I have to apply for the disabled veteran exemption?: Yes — an application is required, and the deadline is: Before May 1 (April 30); may be filed up to five years after the delinquency date.. The official form is linked in the sources below.
Does the disabled veteran exemption renew automatically?: Once granted, it generally renews automatically. Continues once granted; a change in VA rating below 100% / loss of unemployability status ends eligibility.
Can the disabled veteran exemption be combined with other exemptions?: Total exemption of the homestead; separate from the tiered 11.22 exemption (which can still apply to another property).

100 Percent Disabled Veteran Residence Homestead Exemption

Who qualifies

VA disability: At least 100% service-connected disability
Ownership: Veteran must own and occupy the property as a residence homestead.
Residency: Veteran must receive 100% compensation from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs due to a 100% service-connected disability rating OR a determination of individual unemployability, and occupy the property as a residence homestead.

How much it saves

Worked example — a $300,000 home at Texas's median effective rate (~1.25%):

~$3,751/year

Estimate — this is an estimate, not a quoted bill.

Your county's rate differs — use the calculator for a figure tuned to where you live.

How to apply

Application required: Yes
Deadline: Before May 1 (April 30); may be filed up to five years after the delinquency date.
Renewal: automatic — Continues once granted; a change in VA rating below 100% / loss of unemployability status ends eligibility.
Official application form

Combining with other exemptions

Total exemption of the homestead; separate from the tiered 11.22 exemption (which can still apply to another property).

Verified Jul 2026 · Tex. Tax Code §11.131

Official sources:

comptroller.texas.gov/taxes/property-tax/exemptions/disabledvet-100-faq.php

Amount cross-checked against a second official artifact: comptroller.texas.gov/taxes/property-tax/exemptions/.

By Sharon Ben-MosheHow we verify & estimate

Disabled Veteran Exemption (partial, by disability rating)

Who qualifies

VA disability: At least 10% service-connected disability
Ownership: Veteran must own the property claimed.
Residency: Texas resident veteran with a service-connected disability rating from the VA or the veteran's service branch. Applies to one owned property (not limited to the homestead).

Disability tiers

Exemption benefit by VA disability rating
Disability rating	Benefit
10–29%	$5,000 off assessed value
30–49%	$7,500 off assessed value
50–69%	$10,000 off assessed value
70%+	$12,000 off assessed value

How much it saves

No dollar estimate. This exemption's amount isn't available.

How to apply

Application required: Yes
Deadline: Before May 1 (April 30); disabled veterans may file up to five years after the delinquency date.
Renewal: automatic — Continues once granted; a new application is needed if the disability rating changes to a different bracket.
Official application form

Combining with other exemptions

Verified Jul 2026 · Tex. Tax Code §11.22

Official sources:

comptroller.texas.gov/taxes/property-tax/exemptions/disabledvet-faq.php

Amount cross-checked against a second official artifact: comptroller.texas.gov/taxes/property-tax/exemptions/disabledvet-faq.php.

By Sharon Ben-MosheHow we verify & estimate

Frequently asked questions

Who qualifies for the disabled veteran exemption in Texas?

Under Tex. Tax Code §11.131, 100 Percent Disabled Veteran Residence Homestead Exemption is available to veterans with at least a 100% service-connected disability. Veteran must own and occupy the property as a residence homestead. Veteran must receive 100% compensation from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs due to a 100% service-connected disability rating OR a determination of individual unemployability, and occupy the property as a residence homestead.

How much does the disabled veteran exemption save in Texas?

It provides a 100% reduction. As an estimate, on a $300,000 home taxed at Texas's median effective rate (1.25%), that is roughly $3,751 per year. This is an estimate from Census ACS data, not an actual bill.

Do I have to apply for the disabled veteran exemption?

Yes — an application is required, and the deadline is: Before May 1 (April 30); may be filed up to five years after the delinquency date.. The official form is linked in the sources below.

Does the disabled veteran exemption renew automatically?

Once granted, it generally renews automatically. Continues once granted; a change in VA rating below 100% / loss of unemployability status ends eligibility.

Can the disabled veteran exemption be combined with other exemptions?

Total exemption of the homestead; separate from the tiered 11.22 exemption (which can still apply to another property).