Oregon disabled veteran property tax exemption (2026)
$31,565 of assessed value exempt at 40%+ service-connected (2025–26, grows 3% a year).
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Free. Applies your rating, VA pay and this exemption to any home.
Property tax break by VA rating
| VA rating | Property tax break | Saves / yr* |
|---|---|---|
| 10–30% | No statewide exemption | — |
| 40–90% | $31,565 of value exempt | $268 |
| 100% or IU | $31,565 of value exempt | $268 |
*Example: a $400,000 home at Oregon's average property tax rate of 0.85%, about $3,400 a year before any exemption. Your bill depends on your county and home. IU means paid at the 100% rate for individual unemployability. P&T means permanent and total. Exemptions aren't automatic: you apply with your county assessor after you buy.
Military retirement pay
Military retirement taxed. Taxed, except a share for service before Oct. 1, 1991.
VA disability pay is tax-free in every state.
Home loan and down payment help
- For veterans: ODVA Oregon Veteran Home Loan ↗
- Oregon Housing and Community Services ↗ (state housing agency: first-time buyer and down payment programs)
Programs change often. Check income limits, first-time buyer rules and whether they can be combined with a VA loan.
Get help in Oregon
- Oregon Department of Veterans’ Affairs ↗: free help with state veteran benefits.
- Your county assessor's office handles the property tax exemption application.