California Disabled Veterans' Property Tax Exemption

Sacramento County Assessor, State of California

Available Home Repair

About This Program

California Disabled Veterans' Property Tax Exemption is available to homeowners in Sacramento, CA.

California's Disabled Veterans' Exemption provides a significant property tax reduction for veterans with 100% service-connected disability rating or who are blind in both eyes or have lost the use of two or more limbs. The basic exemption reduces assessed value by $196,262; the low-income exemption reduces it by $294,394 (2025-26 amounts, adjusted annually). This translates to roughly $2,000-$3,200/year in tax savings.

100% service-connected disability OR blind/loss of two limbs required; income affects exemption tier

Official source site checked live on 2026-06-22.

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

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

Key Details

  • Basic exemption: $196,262 assessed value reduction (2025-26)
  • Low-income exemption: $294,394 assessed value reduction (2025-26)
  • Must have 100% service-connected disability, or be blind/loss of two limbs
  • File with Sacramento County Assessor, form BOE-261-G
  • Annual amounts are adjusted for inflation each year by the State Board of Equalization

How to Apply

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916-875-0700

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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.
  • 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).
  • 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 February 15, file once, renews automatically

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Frequently asked questions

How much can California Disabled Veterans' Property Tax Exemption provide in Sacramento, CA?

$196,262-$294,394 assessed value exemption (2025-26).

Who qualifies for California Disabled Veterans' Property Tax Exemption in Sacramento?

California Disabled Veterans' Property Tax Exemption is open to homeowners in Sacramento, CA. It has no income limit. It serves veterans and military families.

How do I apply for California Disabled Veterans' Property Tax Exemption in Sacramento, CA?

Apply directly with Sacramento County Assessor, State of California using the official program link on this page or call 916-875-0700. There is no middleman and no fee. Deadline: File by February 15, file once, renews automatically.

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