Personal Property Tax Exemption on One Vehicle (100% Disabled)
Full exemption from local personal property tax on one qualifying vehicle for 100% permanently disabled veterans.
Who qualifies
- Requires 100%+ VA disability rating
- Virginia residency
Details
Eligibility
100% service-connected, permanent and total disability rating from the VA. Vehicle must be a passenger car or pickup/panel truck registered for personal use. Owned (not leased) by the veteran or spouse. Virginia resident.
Note
Exemption expires upon the veteran's death and does NOT transfer to the surviving spouse (per Va. Code § 58.1-3668). This contrasts with the real-property exemption (§ 58.1-3219.5), which does carry over to surviving spouses.
Covers
Full exemption from local personal property tax on one qualifying vehicle.
Estimated value
Typically $200-$1,500+ per year depending on vehicle value and local tax rate.
How to apply
Contact your local Commissioner of the Revenue.
Always confirm current rates and rules with the Virginia state agency before applying.
Other Virginia Tax Benefits
Military Retirement Pay Income Tax Subtraction
Subtract up to $40,000 of military retirement income from Virginia taxable income.
Up to $2,300/yr tax savings
Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP) Income Tax Subtraction
Subtract up to $40,000 of SBP annuity income from Virginia taxable income.
Up to $2,300/yr tax savings
Medal of Honor Recipient Full Income Tax Exemption
Complete exemption of all military retirement income from Virginia state income tax for Medal of Honor recipients.
Full exemption of military retirement income
VA Disability Compensation State Tax Exemption
VA disability payments, pension payments, and survivors benefits are fully excluded from Virginia taxable income.
Varies (full federal/state exclusion of VA comp/pension/DIC)
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