Property Tax Exemption (70-100%)
$12,000 off assessed home value for veterans with a 70-100% disability rating.
State BenefitTexasTax Benefits
Verified September 30, 2026 against comptroller.texas.gov
At a glance
- Benefit type
- Tax Benefits — Texas
- Who it's for
- Veterans
- VA rating needed
- 70% or higher
- Estimated value
- $12,000 off home value
- Where it applies
- Texas
- Last verified
- September 30, 2026
What is Property Tax Exemption (70-100%)?
Property Tax Exemption (70-100%) is a Texas tax benefits benefit for veterans. $12,000 off assessed home value for veterans with a 70-100% disability rating. Requires 70%+ VA disability rating. The listed value is $12,000 off home value.
Who qualifies
- Veterans
- Requires 70%+ VA disability rating
- Texas residency
Who is eligible
Eligibility
Must have a VA disability rating of 70-100% (this is the maximum partial exemption tier under Tex. Tax Code Sec. 11.22). The exemption may be applied to any one property you own; it does not have to be your homestead.
What Property Tax Exemption (70-100%) covers
Exemption
$12,000 is deducted from the assessed value of your home.
Important to know
Veterans age 65+ with a 10%+ disability rating, those who are totally blind, or those who have lost use of one or more limbs from a service-connected injury qualify for the maximum $12,000 exemption regardless of disability rating percentage.
How to apply for Property Tax Exemption (70-100%)
How to apply
File at your county appraisal district with your VA rating letter.
Verified information & sources
- Last verified
- September 30, 2026
- Official source
- comptroller.texas.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 Property Tax Exemption (70-100%)
Who qualifies for Property Tax Exemption (70-100%)?
Property Tax Exemption (70-100%) is for Veterans; requires 70%+ VA disability rating; texas residency. See the eligibility details on this page and confirm with the official source before applying.
What VA disability rating do I need for Property Tax Exemption (70-100%)?
Requires 70%+ VA disability rating.
How much is Property Tax Exemption (70-100%) worth?
The listed value is $12,000 off home value. Amounts can change — confirm the current figure at the official source linked on this page.
How do I apply for Property Tax Exemption (70-100%)?
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 Property Tax Exemption (70-100%)?
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 Texas Tax Benefits
- Property Tax Exemption (10-29%)$5,000 off home value$5,000 off assessed home value for veterans with a 10-29% disability rating.
- Property Tax Exemption (30-49%)$7,500 off home value$7,500 off assessed home value for veterans with a 30-49% disability rating.
- Property Tax Exemption (50-69%)$10,000 off home value$10,000 off assessed home value for veterans with a 50-69% disability rating.
- Full Property Tax Exemption100% exemptionComplete exemption of total appraised homestead value for 100% disabled veterans; unmarried surviving spouse may retain or transfer the exemption.