If you are a surviving spouse, you may be eligible to retain the Disabled Veteran's partial property tax exemption referenced below if the following information is provided:
- Disabled Veteran’s or Survivor’s Exemption Application – Form 50-135
- Marriage Certificate
- Death Certificate
- Letter from the VA reflecting percentage of service-connected disability at time of death
- Cannot have re-married and receive this exemption
How does one Qualify?
- Complete the Disabled Veteran’s or Survivor’s Exemption Application – Form 50-135
- Must be owner of property on January 1st of the year you are applying for
- Can claim on any 1 property
- Must be a Texas Resident
- Can claim in conjunction with any exemption
- Deceased Veteran must have had at least a 10% service-connected disability to qualify
- Deceased Veteran must have had the Disabled Veteran Exemption on file prior to his/her death
What are the Benefits?
- Applicant receives a mandatory $5,000 - $12,000 off of the property’s assessed value from each taxing unit, depending upon disability rating
| Exemption Code | Service-Connected Disability Rating | Portion of Value Exempt |
| DV1S | 10% to 29% | $5,000 |
| DV2S | 30% to 49% | $7,500 |
| DV3S | 50% to 69% | $10,000 |
| DV4S | 70% to 100% | $12,000 |
| DV4S | 10% to 100% but Veteran was 65 or older at death | $12,000 |
To apply for the Surviving Spouse of a Deceased Disabled Veteran, you may submit your application 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
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