California Property Tax Exemptions for Veterans

California property tax exemptions for veterans: what you get, who qualifies and how to apply, from the official source.

About 1,305,453 veterans live in California (4.3% of adults, Census ACS 2020-2024). The veteran property tax relief below is the statewide program we verified on the official source.

Verified California details: What you get: For 2026, up to $180,671 off assessed value (basic) or $271,009 (low-income). Income limit: $81,131 of household income for the low-income exemption in 2026. Who qualifies: Veterans rated 100% disabled, or paid at the 100% rate, due to a service-connected disability, and qualifying unmarried surviving spouses. How to apply: File claim form BOE-261-G with your county assessor.

Veterans in California may also qualify for the general Homeowners' Exemption (Reduces the taxable value of an owner-occupied home by $7,000) in addition to the veteran-specific relief above. General filing: File form BOE-266 once with your county assessor, no later than February 15 for the full exemption.

Population and housing figures: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2020-2024 5-year (state FIPS 06). Exemption figures checked against the official page on 2026-11-04.

What you get

For 2026, up to $180,671 off assessed value (basic) or $271,009 (low-income).

Income limit

$81,131 of household income for the low-income exemption in 2026.

Who qualifies

Veterans rated 100% disabled, or paid at the 100% rate, due to a service-connected disability, and qualifying unmarried surviving spouses.

How to apply

File claim form BOE-261-G with your county assessor.

Source: California State Board of Equalization (Letter to Assessors 2025/014). Figures checked against the official page on 2026-11-04.

See also: California overview · Veterans exemptions in other states · Savings calculator · California deadline

What property tax exemptions are there for veterans in California?

For 2026, up to $180,671 off assessed value (basic) or $271,009 (low-income).

How do veterans apply in California?

File claim form BOE-261-G with your county assessor.