Disabled Veteran Vehicle Tax Exemption
Property tax exemption on up to two private passenger vehicles for 100% P&T disabled veterans.
At a glance
- Benefit type
- Tax Benefits — South Carolina
- Who it's for
- Veterans, Survivors
- VA rating needed
- 100% or higher
- Estimated value
- Several hundred dollars/year
- Where it applies
- South Carolina
- Last verified
- May 12, 2026
What is Disabled Veteran Vehicle Tax Exemption?
Disabled Veteran Vehicle Tax Exemption is a South Carolina tax benefits benefit for veterans, survivors. Property tax exemption on up to two private passenger vehicles for 100% P&T disabled veterans. Requires 100%+ VA disability rating. The listed value is Several hundred dollars/year.
Who qualifies
- Requires 100%+ VA disability rating
- South Carolina residency
Who is eligible
Eligibility
Total, permanent, service-connected disability. Covers up to two private passenger vehicles (titled to the veteran, jointly with spouse, or to a qualifying trust). Spouse-owned vehicles qualify if the spouse resides with the disabled veteran and the vehicle is registered at the same address (counts toward the two-vehicle limit). Surviving spouses who relocate to SC after the veteran's death qualify for exemption on one vehicle.
How to apply for Disabled Veteran Vehicle Tax Exemption
How to apply
Submit via MyDORWAY at dor.sc.gov/exempt-property.
Verified information & sources
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 South Carolina Tax Benefits
Military Retirement Pay Tax Exemption
100% exemption of military retirement pay from South Carolina state income tax with no age restriction or income cap.
Up to 6% savings on retirement pay
Disabled Veteran Property Tax Exemption
Complete exemption from property taxes on primary residence plus up to 5 acres for 100% P&T disabled veterans.
$3,000+/year
Homestead Exemption (Age/Disability-Based)
$50,000 exemption on fair market value of primary residence for veterans age 65+ or totally/permanently disabled.
~$600/year
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