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Tax Collections/Tax Mapping
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Disabled Veteran Homestead Exclusion
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Resources
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Q: What
is the Disabled Veteran Exclusion
Homestead Property Tax Relief?
A. The Disabled Veterans Exclusion which
provides property tax relief for
qualified Honorably Discharged North
Carolina disabled veterans that has a
total and permanent service-connected
disability or one that received benefits
for specially adapted housing. The
exemption excludes up to $45,000 of the
assessed value of their permanent
residence from property taxes.
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Administrator:
Tax Phone:
(252) 794-5310
Fax:
(252) 794-5357
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Example:
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Without Exclusion:
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With Exclusion:
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Value of Home
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100,000
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Value of Home
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100,000
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Less Exclusion Amount of
$45,000
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100,000 - 45,000=55,000
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Multiplied by Sample Tax
Rate
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x .0084
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Multiplied by Sample Tax
Rate
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x. 0084
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Total Taxes
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= $840.00
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Total Taxes
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= $462.00
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Please note: This
example is a comparative guide and is provided
as a general informational tool only. The tax
rate used in the example is county-wide general
fund rate in effect for the tax year 2013-2014.
Q: What are the qualifications for the
Disabled Veteran Homestead Exclusion?
A: You may be qualified for the Disabled Veteran
Exclusion if:
-YOU ARE a Honorably Discharged Disabled Veteran
(or unmarried surviving spouse of same) whose
owns
your permanent residence, (including a manufactured home) and is a legal
resident of Bertie County; AND
-YOU (or YOUR SPOUSE) are certified by the
Veteran’s Administration or another federal
agency to have a
permanent total disability that is service-connected.
OR
-YOU ARE a Honorably Discharged Disabled Veteran
(or unmarried surviving spouse of same) whose
owns
your permanent residence, (including a manufactured home) and is a legal
resident of Bertie County; AND
-YOU (or YOUR SPOUSE) received benefits for
specially adapted house under 38 U.S.C. § 2101
Q: What is considered part of my
Homestead/Permanent Residence?
A. It includes your dwelling, the dwelling site
(not to exceed 1 acre), and related improvements
such as a garage, carport or storage building.
The dwelling may be a single- family residence,
a unit in a multi-family complex, or a
manufactured home.
Q: Do I have to apply in person?
A. For this exemption, the qualifying homeowner
may submit an application by mail, fax, or in
person at the Tax Department.
Q: What supporting documents do I need
in order to apply?
A. You must furnish the following:
-Proof that the Veteran was Honorably
Discharged. (ie. Form DD-256 or DD214), AND
-Certification by VA or another federal agency
that permanent total disability is service
connected (ie., Award
Letter from VA given to veteran when disability determination was made or
VA response letter to veteran’s
request for certification; OR
-Proof that veteran received or is receiving
benefits for specially adapted housing under 38
U.S.C. § 2101.
Q: How much income can I make and still
qualify for the exclusion?
A. There is no income limitation for this tax
relief.
Q: When is the deadline to file an
application?
A. Applications are timely filed if received by
June 1st of the year for which the exemption is
applied.
Q: Do I need to reapply annually?
A. No. You do not need to reapply annually.
However, you must notify the Tax Assessor if:
-You move, sell or rent your house, OR
-You make changes to the owners listed on the
deed, OR
-There is a change in your disability status.
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