Disabled Veteran Partial Exemption – 10% to 100% Service-Connected Disability Rating – How to Apply

The Disabled Veteran Partial Exemption (10% to 100% Service-Connected Disability) reduces the taxable value of your home, potentially reducing your property taxes.

The amount of the exemption is determined by your service-connected disability rating:

• DV1 (10%–29%) → $5,000 off home's assessed value
• DV2 (30%–49%) → $7,500 off home's assessed value
• DV3 (50%–69%) → $10,000 off home's assessed value
• DV4 (70%–100%) → $12,000 off home's assessed value
• DV4 (Age 65 & 10%–100% rating) → $12,000 off home's assessed value

To qualify:

• You must have a service-connected disability rating of at least 10%.
• You must own your property on January 1st of the year you are applying for
• You must be a Texas resident.
• You cannot claim this exemption on more than one property
• A surviving spouse can continue the exemption if their spouse was claiming the exemption at the time of passing.

A current letter from the Department of Veteran Affairs dated within the last two years verifying your total combined service connected disability rating, as well as a Texas Driver's License or Texas Identification card, must be submitted with your form. A surviving spouse must also provide a copy of the marriage certificate and the veteran’s death certificate. 

To apply, you may request a form by mail, or download it at www.bcad.org under Forms (see form 50-135). Then submit your form and the required supporting documentation electronically via our online contact form located at help.bcad.org, or by mail, fax, or in person using the contact information below. 

Contact Information:
Bexar Central Appraisal District
411 N Frio St
PO Box 830248
San Antonio, TX 78283-0248
Phone: 210-242-2432
Fax: 210-242-2454 or 210-242-2453