NYS Veterans Property Tax Exemption
NYS Department of Taxation and Finance
About This Program
The Grant Map catalogs NYS Veterans Property Tax Exemption in its New York City, NY research directory. The record carries audience tags for homeowners; those tags do not establish eligibility or current service coverage.
New York State offers three property tax exemptions for veterans: Alternative Veterans Exemption (wartime service), Cold War Veterans Exemption, and Eligible Funds Exemption. Available in over 95% of taxing jurisdictions statewide.
Exemption percentage varies by locality and type of service
The cited program-specific URL responded on 2026-07-21; confirm current terms.
Record set last reviewed 2026-04-03. How we verify our data.
Other published resources for New York City, NY, are listed below. Review each separately and ask the administrators whether they can coordinate funding for the same work:
- NYC HPD HomeFix 2.0 Up to $150,000
- NYC HPD Emergency Repair Program Varies by repair
- NYC Lead Hazard Reduction & Healthy Homes Program Approximately $20,000 per unit
- NYC HPD Homeowner Resources & CDBG Programs Varies by program
Key Details
- Three exemption types: Alternative, Cold War, Eligible Funds
- Available in 95%+ of NYS taxing jurisdictions
- Property must be in veteran's name as primary residence
- Additional exemption for service-connected disability
- Apply through local assessor by March 1
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.
- 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: March 1 annually
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Frequently asked questions
What audience tags are recorded for NYS Veterans Property Tax Exemption in New York City?
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 NYS Veterans Property Tax Exemption in New York City, NY?
Confirm the application route directly with NYS Department of Taxation and Finance; use the cited source on this page as a starting point. Confirm any fee or cost with the administrator. Deadline: March 1 annually.
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