Disabled Veteran Homestead Property Tax Exemption
Up to $121,812 exemption from property taxes on primary residence for 100% disabled veterans (2025 documented amount).
State BenefitGeorgiaTax Benefits
Verified May 12, 2026 against veterans.georgia.gov
At a glance
- Benefit type
- Tax Benefits — Georgia
- Who it's for
- Veterans, Survivors
- VA rating needed
- 100% or higher
- Estimated value
- Up to $121,812 exemption ($1,500-$4,000+ annual savings)
- Where it applies
- Georgia
- Last verified
- May 12, 2026
What is Disabled Veteran Homestead Property Tax Exemption?
Disabled Veteran Homestead Property Tax Exemption is a Georgia tax benefits benefit for veterans, survivors. Up to $121,812 exemption from property taxes on primary residence for 100% disabled veterans (2025 documented amount). Requires 100%+ VA disability rating. The listed value is Up to $121,812 exemption ($1,500-$4,000+ annual savings).
Who qualifies
- Veterans
- Survivors
- Requires 100%+ VA disability rating
- Honorable discharge required
- Georgia residency
Who is eligible
Eligibility
Honorable discharge; Georgia resident; must own and occupy the home as primary residence; VA-verified 100% total and permanent service-connected disability, OR rated unemployable (IU), OR receiving statutory awards for loss/permanent loss of use of limbs or sight, OR eligible for specially adapted housing under 38 U.S.C. 2101.
What Disabled Veteran Homestead Property Tax Exemption covers
Covers
Up to $121,812 exemption from property taxes (2025 figure per GDVS; indexed to the federal SAH grant). Actual tax savings depend on local millage rates; typically $1,500-$4,000+ per year.
Extends to
Un-remarried surviving spouse or minor children as long as they continue to occupy the home.
How to apply for Disabled Veteran Homestead Property Tax Exemption
How to apply
File once with your county tax commissioner or tax assessor's office; auto-renews annually.
Verified information & sources
- Last verified
- May 12, 2026
- Official source
- veterans.georgia.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 Homestead Property Tax Exemption
Who qualifies for Disabled Veteran Homestead Property Tax Exemption?
Disabled Veteran Homestead Property Tax Exemption is for Veterans, Survivors; requires 100%+ VA disability rating; georgia 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 Homestead Property Tax Exemption?
Requires 100%+ VA disability rating.
How much is Disabled Veteran Homestead Property Tax Exemption worth?
The listed value is Up to $121,812 exemption ($1,500-$4,000+ annual savings). Amounts can change — confirm the current figure at the official source linked on this page.
How do I apply for Disabled Veteran Homestead 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 Homestead 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 Georgia Tax Benefits
- Military Retirement Income Tax ExemptionUp to ~$3,244/year in tax savings (age 65+)Tiered exemption of military retirement pay from Georgia state income tax: up to $17,500 under age 62, $35,000 ages 62-64, and $65,000 age 65+.
- Disabled Veteran Vehicle Ad Valorem Tax ExemptionSeveral hundred dollars per yearExemption from annual ad valorem property tax on one vehicle for 100% disabled veterans.