Oregon · Property tax exemptions for veterans · Updated Oct 2026
Oregon property tax exemptions for veterans (2026)
Every statewide property tax break for veterans in Oregon 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 Oregon is the Disabled Veteran or Surviving Spouse Property Tax Exemption. Removes $27,092 of your home's assessed value from tax, or $32,512 if the VA or the military certifies your disabilities as service-connected and 40% or more (January 2026 DOR amounts).
- Worth
- $27,092
- VA rating
- 40% or higher
- Income limit
- Only for veterans certified by a private physician : total gross income in the prior year…
- Deadline
- April 1
Property tax breaks for veterans in Oregon
Disabled veteransDisabled Veteran or Surviving Spouse Property Tax Exemption
Removes $27,092 of your home's assessed value from tax, or $32,512 if the VA or the military certifies your disabilities as service-connected and 40% or more (January 2026 DOR amounts). A surviving spouse or partner gets the higher amount if the veteran died of a service-connected injury or illness, or the veteran received the higher exemption for at least one year. The amounts rise 3% each year.
- Who qualifies
- You must be a U.S. citizen, discharged or released from the U.S. Armed Forces under honorable conditions, meet one of the service-length rules (for example 179 consecutive days after January 31, 1955, a day in a combat zone, or a VA disability rating), and own and live in your Oregon home. $27,092: certified by the VA or a branch of the Armed Forces with disabilities of 40% or more, OR certified every year by a licensed physician as 40%+ disabled with prior-year total gross income no more than 185% of the federal poverty guidelines. $32,512: certified by the VA or military with service-connected disabilities of 40% or more. A surviving spouse or registered domestic partner who has not remarried or re-partnered also qualifies, even if the veteran was not disabled or never claimed it.
- Income limit
- Only for veterans certified by a private physician (not the VA): total gross income in the prior year no more than 185% of the federal poverty guidelines.
- How to apply
- File the Disabled Veteran or Surviving Spouse Exemption Claim (form 150-303-086) with your county assessor. Attach your DD-214 and a VA or military disability certificate dated within the last 3 years (or a physician's certificate updated every year). Surviving spouses attach the DD-214, marriage or partnership certificate, and the death certificate.
- Deadline
- April 1 before the tax year (Oregon's tax year starts July 1). If you buy the home after March 1 and before July 1, file within 30 days of buying. A physician-certified veteran who had the exemption last year and is told by the assessor that no new claim was filed may file by May 1 with a $10 late fee. If the VA certifies your disability late, file within 6 months of the notice to claim up to 3 prior tax years.
- Renewal
- One-time if certified by the VA or the military (file again only if ownership or use changes). Every year if certified by a private physician.
- Law
- ORS 307.250-307.283
Source: official page
How to apply, step by step
- File the Disabled Veteran or Surviving Spouse Exemption Claim (form 150-303-086) with your county assessor.
- Attach your DD-214 and a VA or military disability certificate dated within the last 3 years (or a physician's certificate updated every year).
- Surviving spouses attach the DD-214, marriage or partnership certificate, and the death certificate.
Form: Disabled Veteran or Surviving Spouse Exemption Claim, 150-303-086
Deadline: April 1 before the tax year (Oregon's tax year starts July 1). If you buy the home after March 1 and before July 1, file within 30 days of buying. A physician-certified veteran who had the exemption last year and is told by the assessor that no new claim was filed may file by May 1 with a $10 late fee. If the VA certifies your disability late, file within 6 months of the notice to claim up to 3 prior tax years.
Renewal: One-time if certified by the VA or the military (file again only if ownership or use changes). Every year if certified by a private physician.
Savings estimate for Oregon
Roughly what an exemption could save you a year: the value it takes off, times your tax rate.
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Document checklist for Oregon
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Questions about veterans property tax breaks in Oregon
Who qualifies for property tax breaks for veterans in Oregon?
Disabled Veteran or Surviving Spouse Property Tax Exemption: You must be a U.S. citizen, discharged or released from the U.S. Armed Forces under honorable conditions, meet one of the service-length rules (for example 179 consecutive days after January 31, 1955, a day in a combat zone, or a VA disability rating), and own and live in your Oregon home. $27,092: certified by the VA or a branch of the Armed Forces with disabilities of 40% or more, OR certified every year by a licensed physician as 40%+ disabled with prior-year total gross income no more than 185% of the federal poverty guidelines. $32,512: certified by the VA or military with service-connected disabilities of 40% or more. A surviving spouse or registered domestic partner who has not remarried or re-partnered also qualifies, even if the veteran was not disabled or never claimed it.
Is there an income limit for veterans' property tax breaks in Oregon?
Disabled Veteran or Surviving Spouse Property Tax Exemption: Only for veterans certified by a private physician (not the VA): total gross income in the prior year no more than 185% of the federal poverty guidelines.
When is the deadline for veterans to apply in Oregon?
Disabled Veteran or Surviving Spouse Property Tax Exemption: April 1 before the tax year (Oregon's tax year starts July 1). If you buy the home after March 1 and before July 1, file within 30 days of buying. A physician-certified veteran who had the exemption last year and is told by the assessor that no new claim was filed may file by May 1 with a $10 late fee. If the VA certifies your disability late, file within 6 months of the notice to claim up to 3 prior tax years.
Do veterans have to reapply every year in Oregon?
Disabled Veteran or Surviving Spouse Property Tax Exemption: One-time if certified by the VA or the military (file again only if ownership or use changes). Every year if certified by a private physician.
Where do veterans apply for property tax breaks in Oregon?
Your county assessor handles exemption claims and takes property tax deferral applications (which it forwards to the Oregon Department of Revenue). Oregon has no general homestead exemption and no exemption based only on age or income. For the Disabled Veteran or Surviving Spouse Property Tax Exemption: File the Disabled Veteran or Surviving Spouse Exemption Claim (form 150-303-086) with your county assessor.
SourcesLast checked: Oct 2026.