Disabled Veteran Property Tax Exemption
50% exemption on the first $200,000 of actual home value for 100% P&T disabled veterans or TDIU.
At a glance
- Benefit type
- Tax Benefits — Colorado
- Who it's for
- Veterans, Survivors
- VA rating needed
- 100% or higher
- Estimated value
- 50% exemption on first $200,000 home value
- Where it applies
- Colorado
- Last verified
- May 12, 2026
What is Disabled Veteran Property Tax Exemption?
Disabled Veteran Property Tax Exemption is a Colorado tax benefits benefit for veterans, survivors. 50% exemption on the first $200,000 of actual home value for 100% P&T disabled veterans or TDIU. Requires 100%+ VA disability rating. The listed value is 50% exemption on first $200,000 home value.
Who qualifies
- Requires 100%+ VA disability rating
- Honorable discharge required
- Colorado residency
Who is eligible
Eligibility
100% Permanent & Total (P&T) VA service-connected disability rating, OR Individual Unemployability (TDIU) status as determined by the VA (added by Amendment G, applies beginning tax year 2025). Must own and occupy the home as primary residence (at least 51% of the year). Must have had qualifying status as of January 1 of the application year. Honorable discharge required. Colorado residency required. Gold Star spouses (un-remarried surviving spouses of veterans who died from service-connected causes) also qualify.
What Disabled Veteran Property Tax Exemption covers
Covers
Property tax exemption on 50% of the first $200,000 of the home's actual value (i.e., a $100,000 value exclusion). Savings vary by county mill levy.
How to apply for Disabled Veteran Property Tax Exemption
How to apply
Submit application with VA Benefit Summary Letter to your county assessor's office between January 1 and July 1 each year.
Verified information & sources
Last verified: May 12, 2026
Official source: vets.colorado.gov
Compiled and fact-checked against the official source linked above. Benefit rules and dollar amounts change over time — always confirm current details at the official source before applying. A county Veterans Service Officer (VSO) is a free, accredited advocate who can review your eligibility and help you file at no cost.
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Up to $24,000 income subtraction
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