NC Disabled Veteran Property Tax Exclusion

Wake County Tax Administration / NC DMV Veterans Affairs

Available Veteran Housing

About This Program

NC Disabled Veteran Property Tax Exclusion is available to homeowners in Raleigh, 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 Wake County Tax Administration.

For a home in Raleigh at the combined Wake County + city rate of roughly 0.90%, a $45,000 exclusion saves about $405 per year

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

Data last verified 2026-04-03. 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 Wake County Tax Administration by June 1

How to Apply

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919-856-5400

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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 Raleigh, NC?

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

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

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

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

Apply directly with Wake County Tax Administration / NC DMV Veterans Affairs using the official program link on this page or call 919-856-5400. 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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