A homeowner qualifies for a Dallas County disabled veterans exemption if they are a disabled veteran who receives 100% disability compensation due to a service-connected disability and rating of 100% disability or individual unemployability from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs or its successor. This entitles the homeowner to an exemption of the total appraised value of the residence homestead.
The exemption application must be completed and accompany the homeowner’s V.A. award letter or other document from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs showing 100% disability compensation due to a service-connected disability and rating of 100% disability or individual unemployability.
A surviving spouse does qualify for the 100% disabled Veteran Homestead Exemption, but this exemption does not apply to surviving children.
If you are a 100% disabled veteran and considering a home mortgage, call Jeff Kramer today to find out if you qualify for the 100% Disabled Veteran Homestead Exemption.
Homeowners qualify for a disabled veteran or survivors of a disabled veteran in Dallas County if they are a veteran of the U.S. Armed Forces and the homeowner’s service branch or the Veterans Administration has officially classified the homeowner as disabled with a percentage of 10% or more. The homeowner must be a Texas resident and the exemption application can apply to any one property owned on January 1st on which property taxes are assessed. The owner must complete an application and attach a copy of a current dated letter from the Veterans Administration reflecting the percent of disability awarded. The homeowner must file the application by April 30 or no later than one year after the delinquency date.
A surviving spouse or child may also quality to continue this exemption, and a surviving spouse may continue the exemption if the survivor does not remarry. When the disabled veteran reaches age 65, is totally blind in one or both eyes, or has lost the use of one or both limbs, they will qualify for 100% of the maximum exemption amount of $12,500 offered regardless of the disability percentage awarded by the VA.
A surviving spouse or child on a veteran killed on active duty may qualify for the disabled veteran exemption. The surviving child, under 18 years of age and unmarried, or surviving spouse must me a Texas resident. The exemption application must be completed along with a letter from the Veterans Administration showing the person died while on active duty, copy of marriage license, and a surviving child must attach a copy of proof of age and relationship to the deceased veteran to qualify for the exemption.
Contact us to find out if you qualify for a Dallas County disabled veterans exemption.
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