Proportional Disabled Veteran Property Tax Exemption
Property tax reduction proportional to VA disability percentage for all disabled veterans. Effective 2026.
At a glance
- Benefit type
- Tax Benefits — New Mexico
- Who it's for
- Veterans
- VA rating needed
- No rating requirement
- Estimated value
- Proportional to disability rating; potentially thousands/year
- Where it applies
- New Mexico
- Last verified
- May 12, 2026
What is Proportional Disabled Veteran Property Tax Exemption?
Proportional Disabled Veteran Property Tax Exemption is a New Mexico tax benefits benefit for veterans. Property tax reduction proportional to VA disability percentage for all disabled veterans. Effective 2026. The listed value is Proportional to disability rating; potentially thousands/year.
Who qualifies
- Available to any veteran
- Honorable discharge required
- New Mexico residency
Who is eligible
Eligibility
Any VA service-connected disability rating (does not need to be 100%); honorable discharge; NM resident; principal residence.
What Proportional Disabled Veteran Property Tax Exemption covers
Covers
Property tax reduction proportional to VA disability percentage. Example: a 70% rating yields a 70% reduction in property taxes. Effective tax year 2026 per Constitutional Amendment 1 (2024) and enabling legislation HB 47 (2025 session).
How to apply for Proportional Disabled Veteran Property Tax Exemption
How to apply
Same NM DVS process. Requires VA award letter, DD-214, proof of residency.
Verified information & sources
Last verified: May 12, 2026
Official source: dvs.nm.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 New Mexico Tax Benefits
Veteran Property Tax Exemption
$10,000 reduction from taxable property value for all honorably discharged veterans.
$100-$200/year
Military Retirement Pay Income Tax Exemption
First $30,000 of military retirement pay exempt from NM state income tax.
Approximately $1,500-$1,800/year
Military Disability Retirement Pay Exclusion
Military disability retirement pay is excluded from NM state taxable income.
100% Disabled Veteran Property Tax Exemption
Complete exemption from all property taxes on primary residence for 100% P&T disabled veterans.
$2,000-$4,000+/year on a $250,000 home
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