Veterans Exemption

Veterans Property Tax Exemption (Alternative / Eligible Funds / Cold War)

Agency: NYC Dept. of Finance (NYS Real Property Tax Law 458, 458-a, 458-b)

Complex · $119

In short

Reduces assessed value for veterans, spouses, Gold Star parents; extra for combat/disability. Veterans who served in wartime (alternative) or Cold War, unremarried surviving spouses, Gold Star parents.

What you get: Reduces assessed value for veterans, spouses, Gold Star parents; extra for combat/disability.
Who qualifies: Veterans who served in wartime (alternative) or Cold War, unremarried surviving spouses, Gold Star parents.
Income limit (2026): none
Papers to gather: DD-214, VA disability letter, deed.
Renewal: One-time; no renewal unless change.

Official page: nyc.gov

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