Disabled Veteran's Tax Exemption
Assessed value exemption from property or vehicle registration tax for veterans rated 60%+ disabled.
At a glance
- Benefit type
- Tax Benefits — Nevada
- Who it's for
- Veterans, Spouses, Survivors
- VA rating needed
- 60% or higher
- Estimated value
- ~$632-$1,264/year depending on rating
- Where it applies
- Nevada
- Last verified
- May 12, 2026
What is Disabled Veteran's Tax Exemption?
Disabled Veteran's Tax Exemption is a Nevada tax benefits benefit for veterans, spouses, survivors. Assessed value exemption from property or vehicle registration tax for veterans rated 60%+ disabled. Requires 60%+ VA disability rating. The listed value is ~$632-$1,264/year depending on rating.
Who qualifies
- Requires 60%+ VA disability rating
- Honorable discharge required
- Nevada residency
Who is eligible
Eligibility
Nevada resident (6+ months residency or NV driver's license/ID); honorably discharged; permanent service-connected disability rated 60% or higher by the VA. Surviving spouse of an eligible disabled veteran (verify marriage requirement with NRS 361.091 / county assessor before relying).
Exemption amounts (FY 2025/2026):
- 60%-79% disability: $17,700 assessed value exemption (~$632 savings)
- 80%-99% disability: $26,550 assessed value exemption (~$948 savings)
- 100% disability: $35,400 assessed value exemption (~$1,264 savings)
Savings vary by county tax rate. May be applied to real property tax OR vehicle registration tax. Stacks with the Wartime Veteran's Exemption if also qualified.
Verified information & sources
Last verified: May 12, 2026
Official source: veterans.nv.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 Nevada Tax Benefits
No State Income Tax on Military Retirement Pay
Nevada has no individual state income tax, so all military retirement pay and VA disability compensation are tax-free.
Varies (no state income tax)
Wartime Veteran's Tax Exemption
$3,540 assessed value deduction for property taxes or vehicle registration for wartime veterans.
Approximately $126-$141/year
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