50-State Resource Pack · Free for veterans
Veteran Property Tax Exemption — Virginia
Virginia exempts the real property — and, since 2021, the personal property — of veterans the VA rates 100% service-connected permanent and total, administered locally by your commissioner of the revenue with Virginia DVS field offices helping through the paperwork.
The rules in Virginia
Who qualifies
Veterans with a VA rating of 100% service-connected permanent and total (or paid at the 100% rate for individual unemployability), or qualifying special monthly compensation categories — plus their surviving spouses
Benefit
Exemption from real property tax on the primary residence and up to one acre (Va. Code 58.1-3219.4), plus a personal-property (vehicle) tax exemption or reduced rate under 58.1-3506(B/8)
How to apply
Apply with your local commissioner of the revenue or equivalent assessing official — DVS field offices and the Virginia Veterans Network help veterans assemble the VA documentation
Watch out
Some older SMC cohorts carried income limits — verify current criteria with DVS; annual filing requirements vary by locality
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
- Virginia Department of Veterans Services — Tax Exemptions — www.dvs.virginia.gov/benefits-services/tax-exemptions
- City of Virginia Beach Assessor — Disabled Veterans Exemption — assessor.virginiabeach.gov/relief-incentives/disabled-veterans-exemption
- Prince William County — Disabled Veterans — www.pwcva.gov/department/tax-administration/disabled-veterans
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 Virginia property — veteran to veteran. Or start with the full eligibility check.