FAQs • Placer County, CA • CivicEngage

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Assessor - Exemptions - Disabled Veterans'

1. I didn’t know there was property tax exemption available. Is it too late to file?: You may, subject to a late-penalty, file a claim for the Disabled Veterans Property Tax Exemption. The law limits the refunds to the current year plus 7 prior years.

2. The claim form says to file supporting documentation. What documents are requested?: A copy of your DD214 and the formal notification of ratings decision from the VA. For surviving spouse, also submit a copy of the death certificate, marriage certificate and letter of Dependents Indemnity Compensation (DIC). For the Low Income Level, also attach the Low Income Worksheet itemizing all taxable and non-taxable household income.

3. Do I have to file a claim form every year?: The Basic disabled veterans exemption requires a one-time filing. Upon approval of an initial filing an annual eligibility claim will be sent for subsequent years. If there is no change to your eligibility, then no action is required. The Low Income disabled veterans exemption requires an annual filing. Upon approval of an initial filing a claim form and income worksheet will be sent annually and must be filed before 5:00pm February 15th (or the next business day if the 15th falls on a weekend holiday).