Beyond your federal VA disability compensation, Tennessee offers its own benefits for veterans — property tax, income tax, vehicle. Here's what Tennessee veterans can claim, who qualifies, and how to apply.
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Tennessee Disabled Veterans Property Tax Relief. NOT an exemption — the state REIMBURSES county trustees for the property tax paid by qualifying disabled veterans on the first $175,000 of the home's market value. NO income limit (unlike the senior/disabled-homeowner relief tier). Eligibility: honorable (or other-than-dishonorable) discharge AND a VA-rated 100% permanent and total service-connected disability OR paraplegia/paid at 100% TDIU/loss of two or more limbs/legal blindness from service. Year 1 you pay the bill in full and submit proof to receive a state refund; in subsequent years you receive a voucher that pre-reduces the bill. Surviving unremarried spouse continues the relief. Apply at the County Trustee.
How to claim: Apply at your County Trustee with VA P&T disability award letter; year 1 pay first then submit proof for state refund
Tennessee has no state income tax.
How to claim: No action needed
Free DV plates for disabled veterans.
How to claim: Apply at county clerk
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Tennessee offers veteran benefits across property tax, income tax, vehicle. Highlights include Property Tax Exemption, No State Income Tax, Free License Plate. Eligibility varies — some benefits require a VA disability rating, 100% P&T status, or combat service.
Tennessee Disabled Veterans Property Tax Relief. NOT an exemption — the state REIMBURSES county trustees for the property tax paid by qualifying disabled veterans on the first $175,000 of the home's market value. NO income limit (unlike the senior/disabled-homeowner relief tier). Eligibility: honora
Tennessee has no state income tax.
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