Property Tax Benefit for Disabled Veterans
The Property Tax Benefit for Disabled Veterans program assists in reducing property taxes* for veterans with a 100% service-connected disability.
If you qualify, the program could reduce the property taxes on your home and up to one acre of land by as much as $1,500.
* Property tax benefits will not reduce solid waste, irrigation, or other fees charged by government entities.
WHO QUALIFIES?
You may qualify for property tax reduction in 2025 if the following are true:
1. You are an Idaho resident. (all applicants are required to provide an ID and proof of SSN.)
You owned and occupied your home or mobile home, that was your primary residence in Idaho, before April 15, 2025 (You may qualify if
you lived in a care facility or nursing home. Contact your county assessor for more information).
2. You are recognized as a veteran with a 100% service-connected disability or receive 100% compensation due to individual
unemployability by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs as of January 1, 2025.
Additional information on the Disabled Veterans Property Tax Benefit program.
APPLY JANUARY 1 – APRIL 15, 2025
2025 VA 100% Service-Connected Disability Online Application (pdf application)
- You must apply and qualify for this program every year.
- Obtain a current letter from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs confirming your 100% service-connected disability rating or your 100% compensation due to individual unemployability.
- Apply between January 1 and April 15, for the current property tax year.
- If your application is approved, your benefit will appear on your December property tax bill.
All Applicants must bring the following :
- Idaho Driver’s License or ID.
- Proof of SSN.
- An up-to-date VA disability percentage letter.
After your first application, if your service letter specifies your disability as permanent and total, you do not need to reapply each year. The benefit will renew automatically on the property the application was made.
Once granted to a qualifying veteran, a surviving spouse can continue receiving the benefit. However, the benefit is not transferable to a new property after the death of the veteran or if the spouse remarries.