Apply for veterans’ property tax exemption

Disabled veterans of military service may be eligible for up to a $262,950 exemption towards their property’s assessment. 

Eligibility

1. Disabled due to a service-related injury or disease while in the armed forces; and
2. Resident of California as of January 1 of the year in which they are applying for an exemption.

Veterans with 100% disability, or partially disabled and unemployable, or their unmarried surviving spouses, are eligible for up to a $262,950 exemption. 

Qualifying income levels change annually. 

If total household income does not exceed $72,335, the 100% disabled veteran may qualify for up to a $262,950 exemption.

You can file online using our community portal or by downloading the form below and emailing it to assessor@sfgov.org or mailing or dropping it off with our Office.

Links to the community portal and the hard copy form are below.

The veterans’ organization exemption is available for all property used by, operated exclusively for charitable purposes by, and owned by a veterans’ organization. Organizational Clearance Certificate is required by the State Board of Equalization.