Pennsylvania disabled veteran property tax exemption (2026)
Full exemption for 100% or P&T veterans with financial need. Need is presumed with household income of $114,637 or less (set Jan 2025); VA pay doesn't count.
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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* |
|---|---|---|
| 10–90% | No statewide exemption | — |
| 100%, not P&T | No statewide exemption | — |
| 100% P&T or IU | If household income $114,637 or less, VA pay doesn't count: full exemption | $5,400 |
*Example: a $400,000 home at Pennsylvania's average property tax rate of 1.35%, about $5,400 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 not taxed.
VA disability pay is tax-free in every state.
Home loan and down payment help
- Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency ↗ (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 Pennsylvania
- Pennsylvania Department of Military and Veterans Affairs ↗: free help with state veteran benefits.
- Your county assessor's office handles the property tax exemption application.