Massachusetts · Property tax exemptions for veterans · Updated Oct 2026
Massachusetts property tax exemptions for veterans (2026)
Every statewide property tax break for veterans in Massachusetts that our guide lists, from disabled-veteran exemptions to breaks for surviving spouses. What each is worth, the VA rating it needs, the deadline and how to apply.
Short answer
The main property tax break for veterans in Massachusetts is the Veterans Exemptions (Clauses 22, 22A-22F, 22H). Base amounts off your tax bill: Clause 22 $400 (10%+ service-connected disability, Purple Heart, Gold Star parents and others); 22A $750 (loss or loss of use of one hand, foot or eye, certain medals, POWs); 22B $1,250 (loss of both); 22C $1,500 (specially adapted housing); 22E $1,000 (100% service-connected disability); 22F full exemption (paraplegic or 100% service-connected blindness); 22D full exemption for unremarried surviving spouses of service members and veterans whose death was caused by an active-duty injury or illness, or who are missing in action and presumed dead.
- Worth
- Full exemption
- VA rating
- See who qualifies
- Income limit
- None listed in our sources
- Deadline
- April 1
Property tax breaks for veterans in Massachusetts
Disabled veteransVeterans Exemptions (Clauses 22, 22A-22F, 22H)
Base amounts off your tax bill: Clause 22 $400 (10%+ service-connected disability, Purple Heart, Gold Star parents and others); 22A $750 (loss or loss of use of one hand, foot or eye, certain medals, POWs); 22B $1,250 (loss of both); 22C $1,500 (specially adapted housing); 22E $1,000 (100% service-connected disability); 22F full exemption (paraplegic or 100% service-connected blindness); 22D full exemption for unremarried surviving spouses of service members and veterans whose death was caused by an active-duty injury or illness, or who are missing in action and presumed dead. Since the 2024 HERO Act, towns may also index Clauses 22-22F to inflation every year (Clause 22I) and add up to 100% more (Clause 22J). Boston FY2027 gives $423 for Clause 22 and $793-$1,586 for 22A-22E, plus extra city relief.
- Who qualifies
- Veterans discharged under other than dishonorable conditions who are Massachusetts legal residents, own the home and live in it as their domicile on July 1, and who lived in Massachusetts 6 months before entering service or for 2 straight years before filing (1 year if your town has accepted that option). Spouses who own the home and unremarried surviving spouses of qualifying veterans can also apply (for 22D the surviving spouse must have lived in Massachusetts 2 straight years before filing, or the service member must have been domiciled here).
- How to apply
- File the veterans exemption application with your local assessors. Bring proof of ownership and domicile and the VA (or service branch) certification of your service-connected disability.
- Deadline
- April 1, or three months after actual tax bills are mailed, whichever is later. No late filing.
- Renewal
- You file with the assessors every fiscal year. After the first approval, you usually do not have to prove the disability again (22E requires a yearly statement that your VA rating is still 100%).
- Law
- M.G.L. c. 59, § 5, Clauses 22, 22A-22F, 22H, 22I, 22J
Source: official page
How to apply, step by step
- File the veterans exemption application with your local assessors.
- Bring proof of ownership and domicile and the VA (or service branch) certification of your service-connected disability.
Deadline: April 1, or three months after actual tax bills are mailed, whichever is later. No late filing.
Renewal: You file with the assessors every fiscal year. After the first approval, you usually do not have to prove the disability again (22E requires a yearly statement that your VA rating is still 100%).
Savings estimate for Massachusetts
None of these breaks is one fixed dollar amount taken off your home's value, so we can't estimate the savings here. What each one is worth is on its card above.
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Document checklist for Massachusetts
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Questions about veterans property tax breaks in Massachusetts
Who qualifies for property tax breaks for veterans in Massachusetts?
Veterans Exemptions (Clauses 22, 22A-22F, 22H): Veterans discharged under other than dishonorable conditions who are Massachusetts legal residents, own the home and live in it as their domicile on July 1, and who lived in Massachusetts 6 months before entering service or for 2 straight years before filing (1 year if your town has accepted that option). Spouses who own the home and unremarried surviving spouses of qualifying veterans can also apply (for 22D the surviving spouse must have lived in Massachusetts 2 straight years before filing, or the service member must have been domiciled here).
Is there an income limit for veterans' property tax breaks in Massachusetts?
Our sources list no income limit for any of these breaks.
When is the deadline for veterans to apply in Massachusetts?
Veterans Exemptions (Clauses 22, 22A-22F, 22H): April 1, or three months after actual tax bills are mailed, whichever is later. No late filing.
Do veterans have to reapply every year in Massachusetts?
Veterans Exemptions (Clauses 22, 22A-22F, 22H): You file with the assessors every fiscal year. After the first approval, you usually do not have to prove the disability again (22E requires a yearly statement that your VA rating is still 100%).
Where do veterans apply for property tax breaks in Massachusetts?
Your city or town board of assessors decides every property tax exemption and deferral. You apply to your local assessors' office each fiscal year (July 1 - June 30); the state Department of Revenue (DOR) sets the rules but cannot grant exemptions. For the Veterans Exemptions (Clauses 22, 22A-22F, 22H): File the veterans exemption application with your local assessors.
SourcesLast checked: Oct 2026.