Disabled veterans' exemption
How to apply
To apply, submit the Disabled Veterans' Exemption form, available on our Forms page .
You must also include:
- Proof of disability from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.
- Honorable discharge papers.
- If applying as a surviving spouse: a death certificate and marriage certificate.
Important deadlines
To receive the full exemption in the first qualifying year, you must:
- File the claim between the date you become eligible and the following January 1, or
- Within 90 days of the date you become eligible, whichever is later.
If you miss this deadline, you may still receive 85% of the exemption for that year. The exemption will be prorated based on your qualification date.
Disabled veterans' exemption compared to other exemptions
The Disabled Veterans’ Exemption provides greater property tax savings than both the Homeowners’ or Veterans’ exemptions.
If you qualify, you should claim the Disabled Veterans’ Exemption instead of the others.
For help, contact the Marin County Assessor Exemptions Division at 415-473-3794 (CA Relay: dial 711).
Veterans’ exemption
The Veterans’ Exemption may be available to:
- A person currently serving in the military;
- A veteran who was honorably discharged;
- The unmarried surviving spouse or either parent of a deceased veteran who met service requirements.
Who qualifies
To be eligible:
- If single, you must not own more than $5,000 in property (real or personal);
- If married or an unmarried widow or widower, the limit is $10,000;
- You must have lived in California on January 1.
To apply, review and submit the Veterans' Exemption form.