NYS Alternative Veterans Property Tax Exemption

NYS Department of Taxation and Finance

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About This Program

NYS Alternative Veterans Property Tax Exemption is available to homeowners in Rochester, NY.

Property tax exemption for veteran homeowners reducing assessed value by 15% for wartime service, plus 10% for combat zone service. Additional exemption equal to half the VA disability rating percentage. Available in 95%+ of NYS taxing jurisdictions.

Wartime: 15% reduction. Combat zone: additional 10%. Disability: half of rating %

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

Data last verified 2026-04-03. How we verify our data.

In Rochester, NY, you can combine this program with other local help to cut your cost:

Key Details

  • Veteran with honorable discharge from wartime service
  • Spouses and unremarried surviving spouses also eligible
  • 15% reduction for wartime + 10% for combat zone
  • Additional exemption for service-connected disability
  • File Form RP-458-a with local assessor

How to Apply

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Your application paperwork

Documents you will likely need

  • Your federal tax return for the year of the work (this benefit is claimed on your taxes, not through a separate application).
  • 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).
  • 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: Contact local assessor for filing deadline (typically March 1)

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Frequently asked questions

How much can NYS Alternative Veterans Property Tax Exemption provide in Rochester, NY?

15-50% assessed value reduction.

Who qualifies for NYS Alternative Veterans Property Tax Exemption in Rochester?

NYS Alternative Veterans Property Tax Exemption is open to homeowners in Rochester, NY. It has no income limit. It serves veterans and military families.

How do I apply for NYS Alternative Veterans Property Tax Exemption in Rochester, NY?

Apply directly with NYS Department of Taxation and Finance using the official program link on this page. There is no middleman and no fee. Deadline: Contact local assessor for filing deadline (typically March 1).

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