Utah disabled Veteran property tax abatement
Program figures verified July 2026 — details change; confirm your scenario with us.
If you are a Utah Veteran with a service-connected disability rating, Utah's property tax abatement exempts part of your home's taxable value in proportion to your rating. This page explains the 2026 figures, who qualifies, and how to apply.
How Utah's disabled-Veteran abatement works
Utah grants a property tax abatement that exempts a portion of the taxable value of your primary residence (up to one acre), scaled by your VA disability rating. It reduces taxable value before the tax rate is applied, rather than paying a flat dollar credit.
How the math works (2026)
The benefit equals the 2026 maximum of $535,459 multiplied by your disability rating. Examples:
- 100% rating: up to $535,459 of taxable value exempted.
- 70% rating: up to $374,821 exempted (70% of the maximum).
- 50% rating: up to $267,730 exempted.
There is no income limit, and no abatement below a 10% rating. (Older county pages may still show the 2025 maximum of $521,620; the 2026 figure is $535,459.)
Surviving spouse
An unremarried surviving spouse of a qualifying disabled Veteran (or a Veteran who died in service) qualifies for the same abatement.
How to apply
File the abatement application with your county by September 1, with your VA disability award documentation. Utah counties currently require annual reapplication for the 2026 tax year; several assessors mail a verification form to prior applicants each January. Confirm your county's current reapplication rule with the county assessor.
How this fits with your VA loan
When you buy a home in Utah with a VA loan, your lender estimates property tax as part of your monthly payment (the T in PITI). If you qualify for the abatement, the exempted taxable value lowers the tax portion of your payment in proportion to your rating, which can improve your debt-to-income ratio. We structure your pre-approval so the abatement is reflected accurately and you do not lose buying power.
Common questions
Does the Utah Veteran tax exemption apply to vehicles?
Yes — the exemption covers tangible personal property for personal use, including motor vehicles as well as the house. Using part of it on a vehicle draws from the same rating-scaled total, so most Veterans put it toward the home first. Ask your county assessor about applying it to vehicle uniform fees.
Is it an abatement or an exemption in Utah?
Both words get used — the state's own form calls it the Veteran with a Disability Exemption, while counties and most searchers say abatement or tax relief. Same benefit either way: it exempts a share of your primary residence's taxable value, scaled by your VA rating, up to $535,459 at 100% for 2026.
Do 100 percent disabled Veterans pay property taxes in Utah?
Usually little to nothing on a typical home. A 100% rating exempts up to $535,459 of taxable value in 2026 — more than most Utah homes' taxable value — so the bill often drops to zero. On higher-value homes, tax on value above the cap is still owed. File by September 1 with your county; Utah counties currently require annual reapplication for the 2026 tax year, so confirm the current rule with your assessor.
Does Utah have a disabled Veteran property tax exemption?
Yes. Utah grants a disabled-Veteran property tax abatement that exempts taxable value scaled by your VA rating, up to a 2026 maximum of $535,459 at 100%. It is an abatement on taxable value, not a flat full exemption.
How does the abatement scale with disability percentage?
The benefit equals the maximum ($535,459 in 2026) times your rating: a 50% rating exempts up to $267,730, a 70% rating up to $374,821, and a 100% rating up to the full $535,459. No abatement is allowed below a 10% rating.
Is there an income limit for the Utah abatement?
No. The disabled-Veteran abatement has no income limit. It can also stack with Utah's separate income-based circuit-breaker credit for qualifying homeowners.
How do I apply for the Utah Veteran property tax abatement?
File with your county by September 1 with your VA disability documentation. Utah counties currently require annual reapplication for the 2026 tax year; confirm your county's rule with the assessor.