Paraplegic Veteran Property Tax Exemption
Up to $50,000 exemption from home value for paraplegic veterans.
At a glance
- Benefit type
- Tax Benefits — Maine
- Who it's for
- Veterans, Spouses
- VA rating needed
- No rating requirement
- Estimated value
- Up to $50,000 property tax exemption
- Where it applies
- Maine
- Last verified
- May 12, 2026
What is Paraplegic Veteran Property Tax Exemption?
Paraplegic Veteran Property Tax Exemption is a Maine tax benefits benefit for veterans, spouses. Up to $50,000 exemption from home value for paraplegic veterans. The listed value is Up to $50,000 property tax exemption.
Who qualifies
- Available to any veteran
- Maine residency
Who is eligible
Eligibility
A veteran who is totally and permanently disabled and received a grant from the United States Government for a specially adapted housing unit under 38 U.S.C. § 2101 (the provision covering paraplegic and similarly disabled veterans), or the veteran's unremarried surviving spouse. The applicant must maintain their permanent residence in Maine (the property must have a taxable situs in the place of residence).
What Paraplegic Veteran Property Tax Exemption covers
Coverage
An exemption of up to $50,000 of the just value of the specially adapted housing unit in the municipality where the veteran maintains their permanent residence. Provided under 36 M.R.S. § 653.
How to apply for Paraplegic Veteran Property Tax Exemption
How to apply
File the Veteran Exemption Application with the assessor of the municipality in which you maintain your permanent residence, together with written proof of entitlement. Supporting documents include a copy of the veteran's Report of Separation (usually DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) and a copy of the certificate or letter from the VA or other federal agency establishing the qualifying status. The application and proof of entitlement must be delivered to the assessor by April 1 of the year in which the exemption is first requested.
Verified information & sources
Last verified: May 12, 2026
Official source: maine.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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Standard Veteran Property Tax Exemption
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~$120/year savings
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