Senior, Veteran and Disability Property Tax Relief in Vermont
Property tax exemptions, freezes and credits in Vermont for seniors, disabled veterans and people with disabilities.
Short answer: Veterans with a VA disability rating of at least 50%, and their spouses, surviving spouses or dependents, may get a property tax exemption that lowers the home's value for tax purposes by $10,000 (or more, depending on the town), provided the veteran also receives disability compensation… Vermont Department of Taxes, Property Tax Assistance for Veterans (FS-1003, rev. Jan. 2026)
| Veteran exemptions | Veterans with a VA disability rating of at least 50%, and their spouses, surviving spouses or dependents, may get a property tax exemption that lowers the home's value for tax purposes by $10,000 (or more, depending on the town), provided the veteran also receives disability compensation for a service-connected disability of 50% or more, a VA pension (including improved or widow(er)'s pension), or a permanent medical military retirement pension. Each year by May 1, send the VA Summary of Benefits letter and the Disabled Veteran and Surviving Spouse Property Tax Exemption form to the Vermont Office of Veterans Affairs. |
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| Other relief (credits, deferrals, circuit breakers) | Property Tax Credit: for Vermonters domiciled in Vermont all of 2025, not claimed as a dependent, who own the property as their principal residence on April 1, 2026 and declare it as their homestead, with 2025 household income at or below $115,400. The credit is based on housesite value, education and municipal taxes, ownership share and household income; the maximum 2026 credit is $8,000, and it appears as a "State Payment" on the 2026/2027 property tax bill. |
More Vermont property tax & homestead exemptions
- The Homestead Exemption in Vermont
- Appealing Your Property Tax Assessment in Vermont
- All Vermont property tax & homestead exemptions rules
FAQ
Do disabled veterans pay property tax in Vermont?
Veterans with a VA disability rating of at least 50%, and their spouses, surviving spouses or dependents, may get a property tax exemption that lowers the home's value for tax purposes by $10,000 (or more, depending on the town), provided the veteran also receives disability compensation for a service-connected disability of 50% or more, a VA pension (including improved or widow(er)'s pension), or a permanent medical military retirement pension. Each year by May 1, send the VA Summary of Benefits letter and the Disabled Veteran and Surviving Spouse Property Tax Exemption form to the Vermont Office of Veterans Affairs.
What property tax relief programs does Vermont offer?
Property Tax Credit: for Vermonters domiciled in Vermont all of 2025, not claimed as a dependent, who own the property as their principal residence on April 1, 2026 and declare it as their homestead, with 2025 household income at or below $115,400. The credit is based on housesite value, education and municipal taxes, ownership share and household income; the maximum 2026 credit is $8,000, and it appears as a "State Payment" on the 2026/2027 property tax bill.
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.