Ohio Disabled Veteran Enhanced Homestead Exemption

State of Ohio / Cuyahoga County Fiscal Office

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About This Program

Ohio Disabled Veteran Enhanced Homestead Exemption is available to homeowners in Cleveland, OH.

Enhanced homestead exemption for veterans with a 100% service-connected disability rating (or individual unemployability). Exempts $56,000 of home value from property taxes with NO income limit. Partial exemptions also available: 80-90% disability rating exempts $10,000; 50-70% disability rating exempts $5,000.

100% service-connected disability; no income limit

Official program page checked live on 2026-06-22.

Data last verified 2026-04-01. How we verify our data.

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Key Details

  • 100% service-connected disability: $56,000 exemption, no income limit
  • 80-90% disability rating: $10,000 exemption
  • 50-70% disability rating: $5,000 exemption
  • Completely separate from (and stackable with) standard Homestead Exemption
  • File at Cuyahoga County Fiscal Office, Homestead Division

How to Apply

Get free help applying Visit Official Program Page Track this program

216-443-7010

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Your application paperwork

Documents you will likely need

  • Proof you own and live in the home (deed, recent mortgage statement, or property tax bill).
  • A government-issued photo ID for every owner on title.
  • Proof of military service (DD-214) and, for disability-based grants, your VA disability rating letter.
  • A written estimate from a licensed contractor for the work (many programs require this to apply).
  • Photos of the problem area or the work to be done.
  • The program's own application form, completed (use the official link or phone number on this page).
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Requirements vary by program and locality. Confirm the exact rules on the official program page. We can help you prepare your paperwork, but you submit it yourself.

Deadline: File by December 31 of the tax year

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Frequently asked questions

How much can Ohio Disabled Veteran Enhanced Homestead Exemption provide in Cleveland, OH?

$56,000 home value exempted, no income limit.

Who qualifies for Ohio Disabled Veteran Enhanced Homestead Exemption in Cleveland?

Ohio Disabled Veteran Enhanced Homestead Exemption is open to homeowners in Cleveland, OH. It has no income limit. It serves veterans and military families.

How do I apply for Ohio Disabled Veteran Enhanced Homestead Exemption in Cleveland, OH?

Apply directly with State of Ohio / Cuyahoga County Fiscal Office using the official program link on this page or call 216-443-7010. There is no middleman and no fee. Deadline: File by December 31 of the tax year.

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