News Release

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

November 10, 2026
Contact: Kayla McCoy
Phone: (916) 875-0700
Email: McCoyk@saccounty.gov

Honoring Our Veterans: Property Tax Relief for Disabled Veterans

 

SACRAMENTO, Calif. – This Veterans Day, in support of the County’s Operation Green Light Campaign, the Sacramento County Assessor’s Office is honoring those who have served our country by shining a green light on the valuable property tax savings available to eligible disabled veterans and their families.

California’s Disabled Veterans’ Exemption provides qualifying veterans and certain surviving spouses with an opportunity to reduce the taxable value of their primary residence, potentially resulting in significant property tax savings. Understanding these benefits is an important first step toward ensuring that eligible veterans and their families receive the property tax relief available to them.

What is the California Disabled Veterans’ Exemption? The Disabled Veterans’ Exemption is a California property tax benefit designed to provide financial relief to eligible veterans who have experienced a qualifying service-connected disability, as well as certain unmarried surviving spouses.

Who may qualify?

  • US military veterans rated 100% disabled or 100% unemployable due to service-connected injury or disease.
  • Unmarried surviving spouses of a deceased veteran qualified for this exemption or whose death was service connected.
  • Unmarried surviving spouses of a qualifying veteran who died on active duty due to a service-connected injury or disease.

Expanded Property Tax Relief – SB 296

Beginning January 1, 2027, qualifying 100% disabled veterans and certain unmarried surviving spouses will receive expanded property tax relief. These changes will provide expanded opportunities for eligible individuals and families to further reduce their property tax burden.

As the implementation date approaches, the Sacramento County Assessor’s Office will share additional information regarding eligibility requirements, application procedures, and other important filing details.

Supporting Sacramento County’s Veteran Community

This Veterans Day, the Sacramento County Assessor’s Office extends our deepest appreciation to all who have served and to the families who have supported them. Thank you for your service, your sacrifice, and your lasting contributions to our community.

To learn more about the Disabled Veterans’ Exemption, including current eligibility requirements and available property tax benefits, visit assessor.saccounty.gov, email us at ASR-DisabledVetExemptions@saccounty​.gov​​​, or call (916) 875-0720. The Assessor’s Office is open weekdays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 3636 American River Drive, Suite 200, Sacramento, CA 95864. Free parking is available, and no appointment is necessary.

 

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