To be eligible for the property tax exemption, a disabled veteran must receive one of the following:
- Disability Compensation for a service-connected disability rated 50% or greater
- Improved Pension (aka Non Service-Connected Disability Pension)
- A permanent medical retirement from the military.
A veteran's unmarried surviving spouse may also be eligible. To determine eligibility, submit a Property Tax Exemption application and supporting documentation to the Office of Veterans Affairs.
More information can be found by reading the Vermont Department of Taxes' fact sheet or by viewing Vermont Statue 32 V.S.A. ยง 3802(11).