Disabled Veteran Real Property Tax Credit (90-100% Rating)
Refundable income tax credit equal to 100% of property taxes paid on the primary residence for veterans rated 90-100%.
At a glance
- Benefit type
- Tax Benefits — West Virginia
- Who it's for
- Veterans
- VA rating needed
- 90% or higher
- Estimated value
- Full property tax refund ($500-$1,500+/yr)
- Where it applies
- West Virginia
- Last verified
- May 12, 2026
What is Disabled Veteran Real Property Tax Credit (90-100% Rating)?
Disabled Veteran Real Property Tax Credit (90-100% Rating) is a West Virginia tax benefits benefit for veterans. Refundable income tax credit equal to 100% of property taxes paid on the primary residence for veterans rated 90-100%. Requires 90%+ VA disability rating. The listed value is Full property tax refund ($500-$1,500+/yr).
Who qualifies
- Requires 90%+ VA disability rating
- Honorable discharge required
- West Virginia residency
Who is eligible
Eligibility
Honorably discharged veteran with a 90% or greater combined VA disability rating (does not need to be permanent and total). Must own and occupy a homestead in WV used exclusively for residential purposes. Property taxes must be paid timely (first half by October 1, second half by April 1). Effective January 1, 2024.
What Disabled Veteran Real Property Tax Credit (90-100% Rating) covers
Covers
Refundable personal income tax credit equal to 100% of real property taxes paid on the veteran's primary residence. This is not a fixed cap -- it covers the full property tax bill. Cannot also claim the Senior Citizen Tax Credit (SCTC) or Homestead Excess Property Tax Credit.
Estimated value
On an average WV home, this could be worth $500-$1,500+ per year depending on county and assessed value.
How to apply for Disabled Veteran Real Property Tax Credit (90-100% Rating)
How to apply
File WV Personal Income Tax Return (IT-140) with Form DV-1 (Disabled Veteran Real Property Tax Credit), attaching property tax receipts and VA disability rating letter.
Verified information & sources
Last verified: May 12, 2026
Official source: tax.wv.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.
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Other West Virginia Tax Benefits
Military Retirement Pay Full State Income Tax Exemption
100% exemption of military retirement pay, SBP, RCSBP, and RSFPP annuities from WV state income tax.
Varies by retirement pay (~$1,000-$2,500/yr)
Homestead Property Tax Exemption (100% P&T)
$20,000 reduction in assessed value of the homestead for property tax purposes for totally disabled veterans.
~$200-$400/yr
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