Totally Disabled Veteran Property Tax Exemption
Full exemption from all county real property taxes for veterans with 100% service-connected disability.
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Apply directly through the official Hawaii agency.
About this benefit
Eligibility
Veteran totally disabled due to injuries sustained while on active duty (typically a 100% service-connected rating); must own and occupy the property as primary residence; honorable discharge; Hawaii resident. Applies to the veteran or surviving spouse (who has not remarried).
Covers
Full exemption from all county real property taxes (except the minimum tax). In Hawaii, where property taxes can be significant, this can be worth thousands of dollars annually.
How to apply
File initial Form E-8-10.5 (Honolulu requires a physician's certificate of disability) with your county real property tax office; renewal/continuance is Form E-8-10.5A. Each county (Honolulu, Maui, Hawaii, Kauai) has its own office.
Verified against official source
Last checked 2026-05-06 against realproperty.honolulu.gov. Always confirm current rates and rules with the Hawaii state agency before applying.
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