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Veteran Property Tax Exemption — Oregon
Oregon's disabled-veteran exemption starts at 40% service connection and adjusts every year: for the current year it exempts $27,092 of your homestead's assessed value — $32,512 if you qualify for the higher tier — with a 3% annual increase built in.
The rules in Oregon
Who qualifies
Veterans certified by the VA (or a branch of the armed forces) as 40% or more disabled from service connection — or certified by a licensed physician as 40%+ disabled in specified situations. Active-duty members, including Guard and Reserve, may qualify in some cases. Surviving spouses and registered domestic partners continue to qualify
Benefit
Exemption of $27,092 of the homestead's assessed value ($32,512 for qualifying veterans who meet the age/benefit criteria), increasing 3% each year — income limits apply to the program, so read the ODVA/county instructions
How to apply
File the Disabled Veteran or Surviving Spouse Property Tax Exemption application (Oregon DOR form 310-676) with your county assessor — annually by April 1
Watch out
The exemption rides on assessed value, and Oregon's Measure 50 limits assessed-value growth — the benefit is stable year over year; re-file if your rating or residence changes
How it works
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Not yet rated? Start there
Every one of these programs hinges on a VA service-connected rating. If you have not filed a claim, that is the starting point — a free, VA-accredited VSO (DAV, American Legion, VFW) will file it for you at no cost. A higher rating unlocks not just property-tax relief but healthcare, income benefits, and — for business owners — SDVOSB contracting eligibility.
Sources
- Oregon Department of Veterans' Affairs — Taxes benefits and programs — www.oregon.gov/odva/benefits/pages/taxes.aspx
- Oregon Department of Revenue — Disabled Veteran or Surviving Spouse Property Tax Exemption (form 310-676) — www.oregon.gov/dor/forms/FormsPubs/veteran-spouse-exemption_310-676.pdf
Free resource — part of the VES 50-state pack for veterans and veteran-owned businesses. Educational information only, not legal or tax advice; programs change, so confirm current rules with your county before relying on them.
Want it filed for you?
We check your county's rules for free and, if you're eligible, prepare a ready-to-sign filing package for your Oregon property — veteran to veteran. Or start with the full eligibility check.