Commissioner of the Revenue's Office
Veterans Real Estate Tax Relief
The Commissioner of the Revenue’s Office administers the tax relief for veterans on real estate. This is an exemption for 100% service-connected disabled veterans. This exemption will eliminate current real estate taxes for qualifying veterans.
DO YOU QUALIFY?
You must meet the following qualifications.
- Disability of Veteran must be 100% service-connected AND permanent AND total.
- Residence must be Veteran’s primary residence (proof, such as resident State tax return, may be requested).
- Spouse (if applicable) must also be identified.
- Deceased Veteran (if applicable) must have died on or after January 1, 2011.
- Surviving Spouse (if applicable) must not be remarried.
- Surviving Spouse (if applicable) must continue to reside in primary residence.
Required Documentation.
- Certification of disability being: (a) 100% service-connected, AND (b) permanent, AND (c) total.
- (If applicable) Copy of Veteran’s death certificate showing death occurred on or after January 1, 2011.
If you think you qualify please contact this office, call 540-375-3019. Applications are available online and may be mailed and accepted year-round.
 Real Estate Tax Relief for Veterans Application
If you need assistance with the forms and cannot come into the office, we offer in-home assistance. Please call to schedule for us to come see you.
Useful Information
The veterans can contact the following list for assistance on the verification of their service connected disability rating. If you need additional assistance or have any questions please do not hesitate to call me and I will explain more in detail concerning the requirements for the Veterans Real Estate Tax Relief.
Virginia Department of Veterans Services
Brad Marsolek
VAMC Salem
1970 Roanoke Blvd
Bldg 12, RM101
Salem, VA 24153
1-540-982-2463 X3557
Ron Kotz
210 Franklin RD SW
Roanoke, VA 24011
1-540-597-1730
Veterans Affairs Regional Office
210 Franklin RD SW
Roanoke, VA 24011
1-800-827-1000
Statement In Support of Claim (Veterans form 21-4138)
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