Ohio Disabled Veteran Enhanced Homestead Exemption

State of Ohio / Cuyahoga County Fiscal Office

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Listed amount: $56,000 home value exempted, no income limit

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About This Program

The Grant Map catalogs Ohio Disabled Veteran Enhanced Homestead Exemption in its Cleveland, OH research directory. The record carries audience tags for homeowners; those tags do not establish eligibility or current service coverage.

Enhanced homestead exemption for veterans with a 100% service-connected disability rating (or individual unemployability). Exempts $56,000 of home value from property taxes with NO income limit. Partial exemptions also available: 80-90% disability rating exempts $10,000; 50-70% disability rating exempts $5,000.

100% service-connected disability; no income limit

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The cited program-specific URL responded on 2026-09-18; confirm current terms.

Record set last reviewed 2026-04-01. How we verify our data.

Other published resources for Cleveland, OH, are listed below. Review each separately and ask the administrators whether they can coordinate funding for the same work:

Repair-A-Home (RAH) 0-3% interest loan; 50% forgiven after 5 yrs
Senior Homeowner Assistance Program (SHAP) One critical repair (grant, no repayment)
Age-Friendly Home Investment Program (AFHIP) ~$10,000-$11,000 avg per job (ward-allocated)
Healthy Homes Program Free remediation (grant)

Key Details

100% service-connected disability: $56,000 exemption, no income limit
80-90% disability rating: $10,000 exemption
50-70% disability rating: $5,000 exemption
Completely separate from (and stackable with) standard Homestead Exemption
File at Cuyahoga County Fiscal Office, Homestead Division

How to Apply

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Documents you will likely need

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.
A written estimate from a licensed contractor for the work (many programs require this to apply).
Photos of the problem area or the work to be done.
The program's own application form, completed (use the official link or phone number on this page).

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Program phone: 216-443-7010

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Deadline: File by December 31 of the tax year

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Frequently asked questions

What amount is listed for Ohio Disabled Veteran Enhanced Homestead Exemption in Cleveland, OH?

The Grant Map record states: $56,000 home value exempted, no income limit. Confirm the current amount and eligible costs with the administrator.

What audience tags are recorded for Ohio Disabled Veteran Enhanced Homestead Exemption in Cleveland?

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 Cleveland, OH?

Confirm the application route directly with State of Ohio / Cuyahoga County Fiscal Office; use the cited source on this page as a starting point or call 216-443-7010. Confirm any fee or cost with the administrator. Deadline: File by December 31 of the tax year.

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