Idaho Property Tax Benefit for Disabled Veterans
Summary
The Idaho State Tax Commission has announced a property tax benefit for disabled veterans, potentially reducing their tax bill by up to $1,500. Eligible veterans must apply by April 15, 2026, and meet specific disability and residency criteria.
What changed
The Idaho State Tax Commission has issued a notice regarding a property tax benefit available to disabled veterans. Eligible veterans, recognized as 100% service-connected disabled or receiving 100% compensation from the VA due to individual unemployability as of January 1, 2026, can apply for a reduction of up to $1,500 on their Idaho residence and one acre of land. The application deadline is April 15, 2026.
Affected veterans must own and reside in their Idaho home as their primary residence before the deadline and have a current homeowner's exemption. Applicants need to provide a current VA letter confirming their disability status. Most veterans must reapply annually, but those with documented permanent and total disabilities may have their benefit renewed automatically. This benefit does not have an income limit, though additional income-based relief may be available.
What to do next
- Verify eligibility for the disabled veteran property tax benefit.
- Submit application and required VA documentation by April 15, 2026.
- Contact county assessor or Tax Commission for assistance if needed.
Source document (simplified)
Veterans with disabilities can apply for property tax benefit
Wednesday March 25, 2026 BOISE, Idaho — March 25, 2026 — Some Idaho veterans with disabilities are eligible to have their property tax bill reduced by as much as $1,500 on their Idaho residence and up to one acre of land.
Veterans can apply for the benefit online at tax.idaho.gov/ptr. They also can get a paper application on the Tax Commission’s website at tax.idaho.gov or from their county assessor. They must apply online or file the application with their county assessor by Wednesday, April 15.
Veterans might qualify for a property tax benefit in 2026 if both of these apply:
- They’re recognized as a 100% service-connected disabled veteran or receive 100% compensation from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) due to individual unemployability as of January 1, 2026.
- They own and live in a home in Idaho that’s their primary residence before April 15, 2026.
- The property must have a current homeowner’s exemption.
- The home can be a mobile home. The disabled veterans benefit doesn’t have an income limit. When applying, applicants need to include a current letter from the VA confirming their 100% service-connected disability rating or their 100% compensation due to individual unemployability as of January 1, 2026.
Most veterans must apply for the benefit each year to qualify. However, veterans with documented permanent and total disabilities don’t need to reapply each year. Their benefit will renew automatically.
Veterans might also qualify for more property tax relief based on their income. Visit the Property Tax Reduction page on the Tax Commission’s website to learn more.
Note: Property tax relief programs won’t reduce solid waste, irrigation, or other fees charged by government entities.
For more information about the benefit:
- Contact your county assessor’s office in Idaho.
- Call the Tax Commission at (208) 334-7736 in the Boise area or toll free at (800) 972-7660, ext. 7736.
- Hearing impaired: Use the Idaho Relay Service (TDD) (800) 377-3529.
- Visit the Tax Commission’s Property Tax Benefit for Disabled Veterans
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