Disabled Veteran, Surviving Spouse and Active Duty Military Exemptions
Disabled Veteran, Surviving Spouse and Active Duty Military Exemptions
The disabled Veteran and surviving spouse exemption is for Veterans who are 40% or more disabled or a surviving spouse of a Veteran. These forms need to be filed on or before April 1st, to claim a property tax exemption on your primary residence for the following tax year. You may apply within 30 days of purchase if you purchased your home after March 1st but before July 1st. Below you will find links to the application and the Veteran’s Affairs website.
Members of the Oregon National Guard or Reserve who are deployed may be entitled to exempt a portion of the assessed value of their primary residence from property taxes.
Disabled Veteran, Surviving Spouse and Active Duty Military Exemptions
The disabled Veteran, surviving spouse, and active duty exemption is for Veterans who are 40% or more disabled or a surviving spouse of a Veteran. Additionally, Members of the Oregon National Guard or Reserve who are deployed may be entitled to exempt a portion of the assessed value of their primary residence from property taxes.
Who is a Veteran?
A “veteran” is a U.S. citizen who has been a member of the U.S. Armed Forces, was discharged or released under honorable condition, and meets one of the following criteria:
- Served at least 91 consecutive days beginning on or before January 31, 1955.
- Served at least 179 consecutive days beginning after January 31, 1955.
- Served for 178 days or less and was discharged or released from active duty under honorable conditions because of a service-connected disability.
- Served for 178 days or less and has a disability rating from the United Stated Department of Veterans Affairs.
- Served for at least one day in a combat zone.
- Received a combat or campaign ribbon or an expeditionary medal for service in the Armed Forces of the United States.
- Is receiving a nonservice-connected pension from the United States Department of Veterans Affairs.
How do I apply for this exemption?
Audience Name/Disabled Veteran?
Description of the steps required
Audience Name/Surviving Spouse?
Description of the steps required
Audience Name/Active Duty?
Description of the steps required