Disabled Veteran Property Tax Exemption (100% P&T)
Exempts $200,000 of the home's full and true value from property taxes for permanently and totally disabled veterans.
State BenefitSouth DakotaTax Benefits
Verified May 12, 2026 against vetaffairs.sd.gov
At a glance
- Benefit type
- Tax Benefits — South Dakota
- Who it's for
- Veterans, Survivors
- VA rating needed
- 100% or higher
- Estimated value
- $200,000 property tax exemption
- Where it applies
- South Dakota
- Last verified
- May 12, 2026
What is Disabled Veteran Property Tax Exemption (100% P&T)?
Disabled Veteran Property Tax Exemption (100% P&T) is a South Dakota tax benefits benefit for veterans, survivors. Exempts $200,000 of the home's full and true value from property taxes for permanently and totally disabled veterans. Requires 100%+ VA disability rating. The listed value is $200,000 property tax exemption.
Who qualifies
- Veterans
- Survivors
- Requires 100%+ VA disability rating
- Honorable discharge required
- South Dakota residency
Who is eligible
Eligibility
Veteran must be rated permanently and totally disabled due to a service-connected disability by the VA, per SDCL 10-4-40. Property must be owned and occupied by the disabled veteran (or unremarried surviving spouse) and classified as owner-occupied. Honorable discharge required. SD resident.
What Disabled Veteran Property Tax Exemption (100% P&T) covers
Covers
Exempts $200,000 of the full and true value of the veteran's dwelling (home, garage, and the lot upon which it sits, or one acre, whichever is less) from property taxes.
How to apply for Disabled Veteran Property Tax Exemption (100% P&T)
How to apply
Apply to your local county assessor or County Director of Equalization. Applications are available online or at any county courthouse beginning in January and must be submitted on or before November 1; once approved, the exemption is retained until the property is transferred, the veteran no longer occupies it, or its use changes.
Verified information & sources
- Last verified
- May 12, 2026
- Official source
- vetaffairs.sd.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 Exemption (100% P&T)
Who qualifies for Disabled Veteran Property Tax Exemption (100% P&T)?
Disabled Veteran Property Tax Exemption (100% P&T) is for Veterans, Survivors; requires 100%+ VA disability rating; south dakota 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 Exemption (100% P&T)?
Requires 100%+ VA disability rating.
How much is Disabled Veteran Property Tax Exemption (100% P&T) worth?
The listed value is $200,000 property tax exemption. Amounts can change — confirm the current figure at the official source linked on this page.
How do I apply for Disabled Veteran Property Tax Exemption (100% P&T)?
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 Exemption (100% P&T)?
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.
Other South Dakota Tax Benefits
- No State Individual Income TaxNo state income tax on any incomeSouth Dakota has no state individual income tax, so all military retirement pay and VA compensation are state-tax-free.
- Motor Vehicle Excise Tax Exemption (Disabled Veterans)~$1,200 on a $30,000 vehicleExemption from 4% excise tax on the purchase of one motor vehicle for qualifying disabled veterans.
- Paraplegic Veteran Full Property Tax ExemptionFull property tax exemptionComplete property tax exemption on the residence (up to one acre) for paraplegic veterans with wheelchair-adapted homes.