Veteran's Exemptions

If you are a disabled Veteran or the surviving spouse of a veteran

You may be entitled to exempt a portion of your property taxes

Requirements:

Be a war veteran who is officially certified by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs or any branch of the United States armed forces as being 40% or more disabled
Or
Be a surviving spouse of a war veteran who has not remarried.
And
You must own and live on the property. Buyers with recorded contracts and life estate holders are considered owners. Temporary absences due to vacation, travel or illness do not disqualify you from the program.

Amount of the Exemption:

For 2008, the basic exemption for a disabled veteran or their surviving spouse is $15,914 of Assessed Value. The exemption for a service-connected disability is $19,096 of Assessed Value. These amounts increase each year by 3%. This is an average savings in property taxes of approximately $200.00

How to File:

You need to file an application with our office by April 1st to secure the exemption for taxes due the following November 15th. Once qualified, you do not need to file an annual renewal.
The exemption is applied to your current residence, and is not transferrable. If you move, or change the ownership record, you will need to file a new application.
If you are a disabled war veteran, but not certified by the armed forces, you will need to meet an income limit. For 2008, the income limit is a total gross income of $19,240 without dependents, $25,900 with one dependant, and increases by $6,660 for each additional dependent.

If you have questions or wish to file, you can contact our office at 503-655-8671 and ask for assistance with the Veteran's Tax Exemption

Or download an Information Circular from the State about the Veteran's Property Tax Exemption at http://oregon.gov/DOR/PTD/docs/310-676.pdf