Vet Pay ChartCalifornia disabled veteran property tax exemptions
Official state programs, rating thresholds and other eligibility conditions. Checked September 30, 2026.
Property tax relief by qualification
| Rating or status | Relief | Other qualifications |
|---|---|---|
| 100% or paid at 100% for unemployability | $180,671 assessed-value exemption for 2026 | Qualifying principal residence and service/discharge conditions. Qualifying blindness or loss of use of two limbs provides alternative disability pathways.Official rule |
| Same disability eligibility; low-income tier | $271,009 assessed-value exemption for 2026 | Qualifying household income no more than $81,131 in 2026; annual filing requirements apply.Official rule |
Before you apply
Bring your current VA benefit or award letter and the documents required by the administering agency. Exemptions may require an application, county approval and renewal. Federal compensation and state benefit eligibility are separate.
Keep exploring
Sources for this page
- www.boe.ca.gov — proptaxes/dv_exemption.htm
- www.boe.ca.gov — proptaxes/pdf/lta25014.pdf
- www.dmv.ca.gov — portal/vehicle registration/license plates decals and placards/disabled veteran dv license plates
- wildlife.ca.gov — Licensing/Fishing
- www.parks.ca.gov —
- www.registrar.berkeley.edu — veterans benefits/cal vet college fee waiver
- www.ftb.ca.gov — file/personal/filing situations/military.html
- www.calhr.ca.gov — Documents/CalHR 1093.pdf
Retrieved September 30, 2026. Published VA rates, official rules and eligibility terms control.