What Property Tax Exemptions are there for Disabled Veterans?
Effective January 1, 2023, Louisiana Constitution Article VII, Section 21 provides additional property tax exemptions for veterans with service‑connected disabilities. These exemptions apply in addition to the standard homestead exemption.
Additional Exemptions for Disabled Veterans
A. Veterans with a United States Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) service‑connected disability rating of 50–69% are exempt from property taxes on the next $2,500 of assessed value (equivalent to $25,000 of fair market value).
B. Veterans with a VA service‑connected disability rating of 70–99% are exempt from property taxes on the next $4,500 of assessed value (equivalent to $45,000 of fair market value).
C. Veterans with a VA service‑connected disability rating of 100% unemployability or total disability receive a full property tax exemption.
Required Documentation
These additional exemptions require submission of the Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs Revised Form A25.
Surviving Spouses
The surviving spouse of a deceased veteran who had any of the disability ratings listed above is also eligible for the additional exemption, provided the spouse owns and occupies the property. Eligibility applies whether or not the exemption was in place before the veteran’s death.
To apply for the exemption, please contact our office at 225-635-3350.