Veterans & Surviving Spouses Property Tax Credit
Full refund of property taxes on primary residence for 100% disabled or individually unemployable veterans.
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Apply directly through the official Wisconsin agency.
About this benefit
Eligibility
VA service-connected disability rating of 100%, OR rated 100% based on Individual Unemployability (IU). Must have enlisted from Wisconsin (WI as Home of Record on DD-214) OR established 5-year residency. Must obtain a Veteran's Residency Affidavit from County or Tribal Veterans Service Officer before claiming. Unremarried surviving spouses also eligible.
Covers
Refundable property tax credit for primary, in-state residence and up to one acre of land. Veteran pays taxes normally, then files a state tax return to receive a refund of eligible property taxes.
How to apply
Contact your County Veterans Service Officer first; then claim on Wisconsin state tax return.
Verified against official source
Last checked 2026-05-05 against www.revenue.wi.gov. Always confirm current rates and rules with the Wisconsin state agency before applying.
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