Disabled Veterans Property Tax Exemption
Complete exemption from property taxes on homestead for 100% permanently and totally disabled veterans.
State BenefitMichiganTax Benefits
Verified September 30, 2026 against michigan.gov
At a glance
- Benefit type
- Tax Benefits — Michigan
- Who it's for
- Veterans, Survivors
- VA rating needed
- 100% or higher
- Estimated value
- 100% property tax exemption
- Where it applies
- Michigan
- Last verified
- September 30, 2026
What is Disabled Veterans Property Tax Exemption?
Disabled Veterans Property Tax Exemption is a Michigan tax benefits benefit for veterans, survivors. Complete exemption from property taxes on homestead for 100% permanently and totally disabled veterans. Requires 100%+ VA disability rating. The listed value is 100% property tax exemption.
Who qualifies
- Veterans
- Survivors
- Requires 100%+ VA disability rating
- Honorable discharge required
- Michigan residency
Who is eligible
Eligibility
100% permanent and total VA disability rating, or Individually Unemployable (IU) at 100% rate, or receiving VA pecuniary assistance for specially adapted housing. Honorable discharge required. Property must be owned and used as homestead.
What Disabled Veterans Property Tax Exemption covers
Surviving spouse
Un-remarried surviving spouse may retain the exemption.
File Form 5107 with local assessor. Beginning with taxes levied on or after January 1, 2025 (MCL 211.7b as amended in 2023), a granted exemption remains in effect without annual reapplication until rescinded by the owner or denied by the assessor.
Verified information & sources
- Last verified
- September 30, 2026
- Official source
- michigan.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 Veterans Property Tax Exemption
Who qualifies for Disabled Veterans Property Tax Exemption?
Disabled Veterans Property Tax Exemption is for Veterans, Survivors; requires 100%+ VA disability rating; michigan 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 Veterans Property Tax Exemption?
Requires 100%+ VA disability rating.
How much is Disabled Veterans Property Tax Exemption worth?
The listed value is 100% property tax exemption. Amounts can change — confirm the current figure at the official source linked on this page.
How do I apply for Disabled Veterans 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 Veterans 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.