Real Estate Tax Exemption Disabled Veterans

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Article X, Section 6-A of the Constitution of Virginia was amended to allow for exemption of taxation of real property of a disabled veteran and his/her spouse for tax years on or after January 1, 2011. The veteran must be rated by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (or its successor agency) to have a 100 percent service-related, permanent and total disability to qualify for exemption for a primary place of residence.

• Applies to the principal residence and up to a maximum of 10 acres of land upon which the dwelling is situated

• Requires a one-time filing

• The veteran will be required to notify the County if there is a change in their principal residence.

• Allows for the surviving spouse of a veteran, who died on or after January 1, 2011 to continue the exemption so long as he/she does not remarry and continues to occupy the property as their principal place of residence.