Disabled Veteran Property Tax Exemption
50% exemption on the first $200,000 of actual home value for 100% P&T disabled veterans or TDIU.
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Verified September 30, 2026 against vets.colorado.gov
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
- September 30, 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
- Veterans
- Survivors
- 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 (surviving spouses of service members who died in the line of duty or of veterans whose deaths resulted from service-connected causes; remarriage does not disqualify) 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
- September 30, 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.
How VetUnlock verifies benefitsFrequently asked questions about Disabled Veteran Property Tax Exemption
Who qualifies for Disabled Veteran Property Tax Exemption?
Disabled Veteran Property Tax Exemption is for Veterans, Survivors; requires 100%+ VA disability rating; colorado residency. See the eligibility details on this page and confirm with the official source before applying.
What VA disability rating do I need for Disabled Veteran Property Tax Exemption?
Requires 100%+ VA disability rating.
How much is Disabled Veteran Property Tax Exemption worth?
The listed value is 50% exemption on first $200,000 home value. Amounts can change — confirm the current figure at the official source linked on this page.
How do I apply for Disabled Veteran Property Tax Exemption?
Apply through the official source linked on this page. A county Veterans Service Officer (VSO) can review your eligibility and help you file at no cost.
Where can I verify Disabled Veteran Property Tax Exemption?
Benefit rules and dollar amounts change, so always confirm current details at the official source linked on this page. A free, accredited county or state Veterans Service Officer (VSO) can also verify your eligibility and help you apply.
Other Colorado Tax Benefits
- Military Retirement Pay State Income Tax DeductionUp to $24,000 income subtractionSubtract up to $15,000-$24,000 of military retirement pay from Colorado taxable income depending on age.
- Active-Duty Military Pay State Income Tax ExemptionColorado-resident active-duty members stationed outside the U.S. for 305+ days, or in a combat zone, may exclude military pay.