Frequently Asked Questions
Who qualifies for the Disabled Veteran Exemption?
Any Utah resident veteran with a service-connected disability rating of at least 10% from the VA. You must own a primary residence or personal property in Utah. Honorable or general discharge required. Surviving spouses of veterans who were eligible at time of death may also qualify.
How is the exemption amount calculated?
The exemption is pro-rated to your disability percentage. The 2026 maximum exempt assessed value is $535,459. Your county multiplies that by your disability rating to get your exemption amount, then applies the local tax rate. Example: 50% rating × $535,459 = $267,730 of value exempt from tax. At a 0.6% rate, that's roughly $1,606/year in savings.
What if I have Individual Unemployability (IU)?
Veterans with a VA Individual Unemployability determination are treated as 100% disabled under Utah law, regardless of their assigned percentage. This means you qualify for the full $535,459 exemption — potentially thousands of dollars per year in savings. Bring your IU award letter when you apply.
Does this exemption apply to vehicles and personal property?
Yes. The Disabled Veteran Exemption can be applied to primary residence real property, personal property, or split across both. If your exemption amount exceeds your home's taxable value, ask your county assessor about applying the remainder to a registered vehicle.
What is the Circuit Breaker program?
The Circuit Breaker is a separate Utah program for low-income seniors (age 66+) and renters. For 2025: homeowners with income under $85,246 can receive up to ~$1,412 in relief; renters with income under $42,623 can receive a renter refund. Apply online at tap.utah.gov or through your county assessor. This can often be stacked with veteran exemptions.
What is the Blind Persons Exemption?
Utah offers a separate $11,500 taxable value reduction for residents with a visual acuity of 20/200 or less in the better eye (with correction), or a visual field of 20 degrees or less. Requires an ophthalmologist or optometrist letter. Must be renewed every 10 years. Can be stacked with veteran benefits if you qualify for both.
Why do some sources show $521,620 and others show $535,459?
Both figures are correct — for different years. $521,620 was the 2025 maximum. $535,459 is the 2026 maximum, adjusted annually for inflation. This site uses the 2026 figure for current-year applications. Always confirm the current cap with your county assessor when you apply.
Can I combine programs (stack exemptions)?
In many cases, yes. Veterans who are also low-income seniors may be able to receive both the Disabled Veteran Exemption and the Circuit Breaker. Blind veterans may qualify for both the blind exemption and the veteran exemption. Ask your county assessor specifically about stacking — they can tell you what's available in your county.
What documents do I need to apply?
Typically: DD-214 (Certificate of Release/Discharge from Active Duty), VA letter confirming your disability rating and percentage, proof of Utah residency (driver's license or utility bill), and Form PT-025. Your county may have additional requirements — call ahead to confirm before visiting.
Why This Site Exists
This tool was built by a military family and is not a government agency, not a lender, nor is anyone trying to sell you anything.
My mother served 12 years in the United States Marine Corps, was deployed to Iraq in 2004, and was honorably discharged. She is now a Civilian Technician with the Utah Army National Guard and a veteran with a service-connected disability rating. Several years after my parents purchased their home, they stumbled onto the fact that Utah offers a property tax exemption pro-rated to a veteran's disability percentage. They had no idea it existed. They applied, were approved, and haven't paid a dollar in property taxes on their home since. They save well over a thousand dollars every year.
That experience made us wonder. How many other veterans and military families are leaving this money on the table because no one told them it existed? The answer, turns out to be a lot.
I have been studying IT for the past few years and built this site to help get this information to the veterans and families who need it most. This site is free. It always will be. It is not legal advice, tax advice, or professional services of any kind. It is a guide to programs that already exist, built by people who wish they had found it sooner.
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— Kai Bocanegra
Disclaimer: This website provides general informational guidance only and does not constitute legal advice, tax advice, or professional tax services. Exemption amounts, eligibility rules, and deadlines are subject to change. Always verify current program details directly with your county assessor or the Utah State Tax Commission at
tax.utah.gov before applying. Nothing on this site creates a professional relationship of any kind.