Disabled Veteran Property Tax Homestead Exclusion
Excludes the first $45,000 of assessed home value from property taxes for 100% P&T disabled veterans.
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
- May 12, 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 100% P&T disabled veterans. Requires 100%+ VA disability rating. The listed value is $45,000 EAV exclusion (savings vary by county).
Who qualifies
- 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 permanent and total service-connected VA disability rating of 100%, OR (b) veteran receiving VA Specially Adapted Housing benefits, OR (c) 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: May 12, 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.
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