100% Property Tax Exemption (Totally Disabled)
Complete property tax exemption for veterans who are 100% totally and permanently disabled due to service-connected disability.
At a glance
- Benefit type
- Tax Benefits — New Jersey
- Who it's for
- Veterans, Survivors
- VA rating needed
- 100% or higher
- Estimated value
- 100% exemption
- Where it applies
- New Jersey
- Last verified
- May 12, 2026
What is 100% Property Tax Exemption (Totally Disabled)?
100% Property Tax Exemption (Totally Disabled) is a New Jersey tax benefits benefit for veterans, survivors. Complete property tax exemption for veterans who are 100% totally and permanently disabled due to service-connected disability. Requires 100%+ VA disability rating. The listed value is 100% exemption.
Who qualifies
- Requires 100%+ VA disability rating
- New Jersey residency
Who is eligible
Eligibility
Must be a New Jersey resident veteran rated 100% totally and permanently disabled by the VA due to service-connected disability. Must own and occupy the property as your primary residence. Honorable discharge or release under honorable conditions required.
What 100% Property Tax Exemption (Totally Disabled) covers
Exemption
100% of property taxes are exempt — you pay no property taxes on your primary residence. This applies to all local property taxes including municipal, county, and school taxes.
Surviving spouse
The surviving spouse of a qualifying veteran may retain the full exemption as long as they remain unmarried, continue to own the property, and reside in it.
How to apply for 100% Property Tax Exemption (Totally Disabled)
How to apply
File with your local municipal tax assessor. Provide your VA letter confirming 100% total and permanent disability, DD-214, and proof of property ownership and occupancy. Reapplication is not typically required once approved unless circumstances change.
Verified information & sources
Last verified: May 12, 2026
Official source: nj.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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