DHE
Disabled Homeowners' Exemption
In short
Reduces assessed value 5%-50% depending on income. Owners with disability (SSI/SSDI/VA etc.), primary residence; can't combine with SCHE.
- What you get
- Reduces assessed value 5%-50% depending on income.
- Who qualifies
- Owners with disability (SSI/SSDI/VA etc.), primary residence; can't combine with SCHE.
- Income limit (2026)
- Up to $58,399 (same tiers as SCHE - unverified for DHE).
- Papers to gather
- Disability award letter, income docs, deed.
- Renewal
- Renew (DOF page says yearly; verify).
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