Disability Add-On to Alternative Veterans Property Tax Exemption
Disability rating-based ADDITIONAL property tax exemption on top of the wartime/combat tiers under RPTL Section 458-a (max 75% combined).
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About this benefit
Important
This is the disability portion of the Alternative Veterans Exemption (RPTL Section 458-a). The base 458-a is open to wartime/expeditionary-medal veterans WITHOUT a disability minimum. This benefit is the disability ADD-ON for veterans with a service-connected rating, not a standalone disability exemption.
Eligibility
Veteran with a VA service-connected disability rating of 10% or higher. Wartime service required for the Alternative Veterans Exemption itself. Must own qualifying residential property in a municipality that has adopted RPTL 458-a.
Formula
The Alternative Veterans Exemption stacks three components:
- Base wartime: 15% of assessed value
- Combat zone: additional 10%
- Disability: additional reduction equal to one-half of SC disability rating percentage applied to assessed value
Total cap
75% (e.g., wartime + combat + 100% disability = 15 + 10 + 50 = 75%). Each component subject to local maximum dollar caps.
MUTUALLY EXCLUSIVE
A veteran may only receive ONE of the three NY veterans property tax exemptions (Alternative 458-a, Cold War 458-b, OR Eligible Funds). They are NOT combinable.
Applies to
General municipal/county taxes; school district participation varies; not applied to special district levies.
How to apply
File Form RP-458-a with your local assessor by the taxable status date (typically March 1). Provide DD-214 and VA disability rating letter.
Verified against official source
Last checked 2026-04-30 against www.tax.ny.gov. Always confirm current rates and rules with the New York state agency before applying.
Other New York Tax Benefits
Alternative Veterans Property Tax Exemption
15% exemption on assessed value for wartime veterans (max $12,000 base, $8,000 combat, $40,000 disability — totals capped per municipality).
Eligible Funds Property Tax Exemption
Up to $7,500 property tax exemption based on the portion of purchase price paid with eligible funds such as VA mortgage proceeds or military pension.
Up to $7,500 exemption
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