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.
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.
Disabled Veteran?
To Apply fill out an application between Jan 1 and April 1. Provide a copy of your DD214, Veteran’s award letter or doctor certification showing you are at least 40% disabled, and trust documents if applicable. For late filing exceptions please contact our office.
Surviving Spouse?
If you have an existing tax exemption on your property you may contact our office to continue the exemption within the tax year following the Veterans passing or apply with an application between Jan 1 and April 1. For late filing exceptions contact our office.
Active Duty?
To Apply fill out an application on or before August 1 following the end of the tax year claimed. Provide a copy of your military deployment orders, claim each tax year during which you served or will serve. You must serve at least 179 consecutive days.