Disabled Veteran Property Tax Homestead Exclusion
Excludes the first $45,000 of assessed home value from property taxes for veterans with a total and permanent service-connected disability.
State BenefitNorth CarolinaTax Benefits
Verified September 30, 2026 against milvets.nc.gov
At a glance
- Benefit type
- Tax Benefits — North Carolina
- Who it's for
- Veterans, Survivors
- VA rating needed
- 100% or higher
- Estimated value
- $45,000 EAV exclusion (savings vary by county)
- Where it applies
- North Carolina
- Last verified
- September 30, 2026
What is Disabled Veteran Property Tax Homestead Exclusion?
Disabled Veteran Property Tax Homestead Exclusion is a North Carolina tax benefits benefit for veterans, survivors. Excludes the first $45,000 of assessed home value from property taxes for veterans with a total and permanent service-connected disability. Requires 100%+ VA disability rating. The listed value is $45,000 EAV exclusion (savings vary by county).
Who qualifies
- Veterans
- Survivors
- Requires 100%+ VA disability rating
- Honorable discharge required
- North Carolina residency
Who is eligible
Eligibility
(a) Veteran with honorable or under-honorable-conditions discharge AND a total and permanent service-connected disability, OR (b) veteran receiving VA Specially Adapted Housing benefits, OR (c) unremarried surviving spouse of a veteran who had a permanent disability, received housing benefits, or died from a service-connected condition. Must own and occupy the property as a permanent residence. No income limit.
What Disabled Veteran Property Tax Homestead Exclusion covers
Covers
Excludes the first $45,000 of assessed real property value from property taxes (the maximum allowed under state law). Actual savings vary by county tax rate.
How to apply for Disabled Veteran Property Tax Homestead Exclusion
How to apply
Complete Form NCDVA-9 (certified by a local veterans service office), then submit along with Form AV-9 (Application for Property Tax Relief) to your county tax assessor's office by June 1 of the current tax year.
Verified information & sources
- Last verified
- September 30, 2026
- Official source
- milvets.nc.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 Veteran Property Tax Homestead Exclusion
Who qualifies for Disabled Veteran Property Tax Homestead Exclusion?
Disabled Veteran Property Tax Homestead Exclusion is for Veterans, Survivors; requires 100%+ VA disability rating; north carolina 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 Veteran Property Tax Homestead Exclusion?
Requires 100%+ VA disability rating.
How much is Disabled Veteran Property Tax Homestead Exclusion worth?
The listed value is $45,000 EAV exclusion (savings vary by county). Amounts can change — confirm the current figure at the official source linked on this page.
How do I apply for Disabled Veteran Property Tax Homestead Exclusion?
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 Veteran Property Tax Homestead Exclusion?
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.