NYS Alternative Veterans Property Tax Exemption

NYS Department of Taxation and Finance

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About This Program

The Grant Map catalogs NYS Alternative Veterans Property Tax Exemption in its Rochester, NY research directory. The record carries audience tags for homeowners; those tags do not establish eligibility or current service coverage.

Property tax exemption for veteran homeowners reducing assessed value by 15% for wartime service, plus 10% for combat zone service. Additional exemption equal to half the VA disability rating percentage. Available in 95%+ of NYS taxing jurisdictions.

Wartime: 15% reduction. Combat zone: additional 10%. Disability: half of rating %

The cited program-specific URL responded on 2026-09-20; confirm current terms.

Record set last reviewed 2026-04-03. How we verify our data.

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Key Details

  • Veteran with honorable discharge from wartime service
  • Spouses and unremarried surviving spouses also eligible
  • 15% reduction for wartime + 10% for combat zone
  • Additional exemption for service-connected disability
  • File Form RP-458-a with local assessor

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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).
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Deadline: Contact local assessor for filing deadline (typically March 1)

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Frequently asked questions

What amount is listed for NYS Alternative Veterans Property Tax Exemption in Rochester, NY?

The Grant Map record states: 15-50% assessed value reduction. Confirm the current amount and eligible costs with the administrator.

What audience tags are recorded for NYS Alternative Veterans Property Tax Exemption in Rochester?

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 Alternative Veterans Property Tax Exemption in Rochester, 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: Contact local assessor for filing deadline (typically March 1).

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