Ohio Disabled Veteran Enhanced Homestead Exemption
Ohio Department of Taxation / Summit County Fiscal Office
About This Program
The Grant Map catalogs Ohio Disabled Veteran Enhanced Homestead Exemption in its Akron, OH research directory. The record carries audience tags for homeowners; those tags do not establish eligibility or current service coverage.
Enhanced homestead exemption for disabled veterans removes $58,000 of appraised value from property taxation with no income limit. Veterans with 100% service-connected disability may qualify for complete property tax exemption under SB 92.
100% disabled veterans may pay zero property tax under SB 92
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Record set last reviewed 2026-04-03. How we verify our data.
Other published resources for Akron, OH, are listed below. Review each separately and ask the administrators whether they can coordinate funding for the same work:
- Akron Home Repair Program Up to $25,000
- Lead Safe Akron Program Up to $20,000
- City of Akron Minor Home Repair (COAMHR) Up to $10,000
- AMHA Housing Choice Voucher Homeownership Ongoing rental/mortgage subsidy
Key Details
- Removes $58,000 of appraised value from property taxes
- No income limit for disabled veterans
- 100% service-connected disability may mean full tax exemption
- Apply through Summit County Fiscal Office
- Surviving spouses of public service officers also eligible
How to Apply
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Your application paperwork
Documents you will likely need
- Your federal tax return for the year of the work (this benefit is claimed on your taxes, not through a separate application).
- Proof you own and live in the home (deed, recent mortgage statement, or property tax bill).
- A government-issued photo ID for every owner on title.
- Proof of military service (DD-214) and, for disability-based grants, your VA disability rating letter.
- Documentation of disability (award letter or a physician's statement) if the program is disability-based.
- A written estimate from a licensed contractor for the work (many programs require this to apply).
- The program's own application form, completed (use the official link or phone number on this page).
Requirements vary by program and locality. Confirm the exact rules and application route with the administrator. We can help you prepare your paperwork, but you submit it yourself.
Deadline: Apply by December 31 of tax year
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Frequently asked questions
What amount is listed for Ohio Disabled Veteran Enhanced Homestead Exemption in Akron, OH?
The Grant Map record states: Exempts $58,000 or full property tax exemption. Confirm the current amount and eligible costs with the administrator.
What audience tags are recorded for Ohio Disabled Veteran Enhanced Homestead Exemption in Akron?
The directory record carries audience tags for homeowners. It also carries a no-income-limit tag. It carries a veteran-related tag. These tags do not establish eligibility; confirm the complete current rules with the administrator.
How do I apply for Ohio Disabled Veteran Enhanced Homestead Exemption in Akron, OH?
Confirm the application route directly with Ohio Department of Taxation / Summit County Fiscal Office; use the cited source on this page as a starting point or call 330-643-2588. Confirm any fee or cost with the administrator. Deadline: Apply by December 31 of tax year.
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