Disabled Veteran Homestead Property Tax Exemption
Up to $121,812 exemption from property taxes on primary residence for 100% disabled veterans (2025 documented amount).
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
- 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.
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Other Georgia Tax Benefits
Military Retirement Income Tax Exemption
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+.
Up to ~$3,374/year in tax savings (age 65+)
Disabled Veteran Vehicle Ad Valorem Tax Exemption
Exemption from annual ad valorem property tax on one vehicle for 100% disabled veterans.
Several hundred dollars per year
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