NC Disabled Veteran Property Tax Exclusion

Guilford County Tax Department / NC DMV Veterans Affairs

Available Veteran Housing

About This Program

NC Disabled Veteran Property Tax Exclusion is available to homeowners in Greensboro, NC.

North Carolina veterans with a 100% total and permanent service-connected disability rating from the VA, or who receive VA specially adapted housing benefits, may exclude the first $45,000 of their primary residence's appraised value from property taxation under N.C.G.S. 105-277.1C. Unmarried surviving spouses of qualifying veterans also qualify. There is no income or age requirement. Submit Form NCDVA-9 (certified by the NC Department of Military and Veterans Affairs) along with Form AV-9 to the Guilford County Tax Department.

For a home in Greensboro at the combined Guilford County + city rate of roughly 1.40%, a $45,000 exclusion saves about $630 per year

Verified against Guilford County Tax Department / NC DMV Veterans Affairs's official page on 2026-06-17.

Data last verified 2026-05-25. How we verify our data.

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Key Details

  • Exclusion amount: first $45,000 of appraised value (N.C.G.S. 105-277.1C)
  • Requires 100% permanent and total service-connected VA disability rating
  • Or VA specially adapted housing (SAH/SHA) eligibility
  • Unmarried surviving spouses also qualify
  • No income or age requirement
  • File Form NCDVA-9 + Form AV-9 with Guilford County Tax Department by June 1

How to Apply

Get free help applying Visit Official Program Page Track this program

336-641-3363

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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.
  • Documentation of disability (award letter or a physician's statement) if the program is disability-based.
  • 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: Annual filing, due June 1 each year (Form AV-9 with NCDVA-9 certification)

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Frequently asked questions

How much can NC Disabled Veteran Property Tax Exclusion provide in Greensboro, NC?

First $45,000 of appraised value excluded from property tax.

Who qualifies for NC Disabled Veteran Property Tax Exclusion in Greensboro?

NC Disabled Veteran Property Tax Exclusion is open to homeowners in Greensboro, NC. It has no income limit. It serves veterans and military families.

How do I apply for NC Disabled Veteran Property Tax Exclusion in Greensboro, NC?

Apply directly with Guilford County Tax Department / NC DMV Veterans Affairs using the official program link on this page or call 336-641-3363. There is no middleman and no fee. Deadline: Annual filing, due June 1 each year (Form AV-9 with NCDVA-9 certification).

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