Veteran's Exemption

Alternative Veterans Exemption

Ownership Requirement

Legal title to residential must be in the name of the veteran, spouse of a veteran, or the unremarried surviving spouse of a veteran

Time of Service Requirements

Designated Time of War

The following veterans also may qualify:

• Those who received an:
  • Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal,
  • Navy Expeditionary Medal,
  • Marine Corps Expeditionary Medal, or
  • Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal (not Service Medal). 
• Those who served in U.S. Merchant Marines during World War II.
• Those who served during a civilian capacity during world War II in either of the following capacities:
  • American Field Service under U. S. Armies and the U.S. Army Groups
  • Flight crew and aviation ground support employee of Pan American Airlines' contract with the Air Transport Command

Cold War Veterans Exemption 

Ownership Requirement

Legal title to residential must be in the name of the veteran, spouse of a veteran, or the unremarried surviving spouse of a veteran

Time of Service Requirements

 September 2, 1945 through December 26, 1991

Required Documentation 

Application and Form DD214 (discharge) - Once granted, this exemption does not have to be renewed.

     Please note that if residence is a co-op, a copy of the stock certificate is required.  Also, co-op owners are eligible only for the county tax exemption.  

Exemption Forms & Applications

Alternative Veterans Exemption Application (PDF)
Cold War Veterans Exemption Application (PDF)

Deadline to file applications is December 1st of every year.