Disabled Veterans Homestead Deduction (Property Tax)
Up to $445,000 deducted from assessed home value for property tax purposes for 100% disabled veterans meeting income requirements.
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About this benefit
Eligibility
Rated by the VA as having a total and permanent service-connected disability, OR paid at the 100% disability rating due to Individual Unemployability (IU). Must be domiciled in DC; property must be principal residence. Must maintain at least 50% ownership of the property. Total household income cannot exceed the Senior/Disabled Tax Relief limit ($163,500 for TY 2026; adjusts annually).
Covers
Deducts up to $445,000 from the assessed value of the veteran's primary residence for property tax purposes.
Note
Properties receiving this deduction are NOT eligible for the standard Homestead, Senior Citizen/Disabled Tax Relief, or tax cap credit.
How to apply
File application with the DC Office of Veterans Affairs, which certifies eligibility to the Office of Tax and Revenue.
Verified against official source
Last checked 2026-05-06 against communityaffairs.dc.gov. Always confirm current rates and rules with the Washington D.C. state agency before applying.
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