Senior, Veteran and Disability Property Tax Relief in Nevada
Property tax exemptions, freezes and credits in Nevada for seniors, disabled veterans and people with disabilities.
Short answer: Veterans' exemption: the first $2,000 of assessed valuation, adjusted each fiscal year for CPI increases since July 2003, for a bona fide Nevada resident who served at least 90 consecutive days on active duty in specified periods and was honorably discharged (or is still serving). Nevada Dept. of Taxation, Veterans' Exemptions FAQs; NRS 361.090, 361.091
| Veteran exemptions | Veterans' exemption: the first $2,000 of assessed valuation, adjusted each fiscal year for CPI increases since July 2003, for a bona fide Nevada resident who served at least 90 consecutive days on active duty in specified periods and was honorably discharged (or is still serving). Disabled veterans' exemption (permanent service-connected disability, honorably discharged): the first $20,000 of assessed valuation for total permanent disability, $15,000 for 80-99% and $10,000 for 60-79%, also CPI-adjusted from July 2003. A veteran may receive only one of the two. The surviving spouse of a disabled veteran qualifies if married to and living with the veteran for the 5 years before death, has not remarried and is a Nevada resident. The exemption can be used in only one county and may instead be applied to vehicle Governmental Services Tax or other personal property tax, or donated to the Gift Account for Veterans' Homes. Apply through the county assessor's office. |
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| Disability exemptions | Property of a blind person is exempt up to $3,000 of assessed valuation, adjusted annually for inflation. Surviving spouses (not limited to veterans' spouses) may exempt up to $1,000 of assessed valuation, adjusted annually for inflation starting with fiscal year 2005-2006; the exemption ends in any fiscal year beginning after remarriage. Source: NRS 361.080, 361.085 |
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FAQ
Do disabled veterans pay property tax in Nevada?
Veterans' exemption: the first $2,000 of assessed valuation, adjusted each fiscal year for CPI increases since July 2003, for a bona fide Nevada resident who served at least 90 consecutive days on active duty in specified periods and was honorably discharged (or is still serving). Disabled veterans' exemption (permanent service-connected disability, honorably discharged): the first $20,000 of assessed valuation for total permanent disability, $15,000 for 80-99% and $10,000 for 60-79%, also CPI-adjusted from July 2003. A veteran may receive only one of the two. The surviving spouse of a disabled veteran qualifies if married to and living with the veteran for the 5 years before death, has not remarried and is a Nevada resident. The exemption can be used in only one county and may instead be applied to vehicle Governmental Services Tax or other personal property tax, or donated to the Gift Account for Veterans' Homes. Apply through the county assessor's office.
Is there a property tax exemption for people with disabilities in Nevada?
Property of a blind person is exempt up to $3,000 of assessed valuation, adjusted annually for inflation. Surviving spouses (not limited to veterans' spouses) may exempt up to $1,000 of assessed valuation, adjusted annually for inflation starting with fiscal year 2005-2006; the exemption ends in any fiscal year beginning after remarriage.
General legal information, not legal advice. Laws change and local rules can differ; check the linked official source or talk to a lawyer about your situation.