Disabled Veterans Preliminary Eligibility

Pursuant to California Revenue & Taxation Code 205.5, Sonoma County offers a written determination of preliminary eligibility for the Disabled Veterans and Low-Income Disabled Veterans Property Tax Exemption. The information provided in the letter is based upon the data provided by the individual, and the Sonoma County Assessor’s Office is not responsible for incorrect determinations based on incorrect information provided. To receive the exemption, , a valid claim with the appropriate documentation must be filed with the Sonoma County Assessor’s Office. The exemption qualifications and instructions for filing a claim can be found on our website at https://sonomacounty.ca.gov/administrative-support-and-fiscal-services/clerk-recorder-assessor-registrar-of-voters/assessor/real-property/tax-savings/exemptions/veteran-and-disabled-veteran-exemptions.

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Are you a veteran that has been rated 100% disabled or are being compensated at the 100% rate due to unemployability? Value is not selected

Based on your selection, you do not qualify for the disabled veteran exemption.

Please review the requirements for the exemptions at https://sonomacounty.ca.gov/administrative-support-and-fiscal-services/clerk-recorder-assessor-registrar-of-voters/assessor/real-property/tax-savings/exemptions/veteran-and-disabled-veteran-exemptions.

Do you have the rating decision or summary letter from the Department of Veteran’s Affairs? (The Assessor’s Office is looking for the date of the rating and the date of notification to the veteran, as well as the percentage.) Value is not selected

The Assessor’s Office will not be able to process an application for the Disabled Veteran Exemption without the rating decision or summary letter from the Department of Veteran’s Affairs.

Please see https://sonomacounty.ca.gov/administrative-support-and-fiscal-services/clerk-recorder-assessor-registrar-of-voters/assessor/real-property/tax-savings/exemptions/veteran-and-disabled-veteran-exemptions for more information.

Does your total household income fall below the defined annual threshold for low-income? (The current annual household income threshold for the 2024-2025 year is $76,235. This income includes Social Security, pensions, rental income, gifts, etc, as defined by the California State Board of Equalization. It is recommended that you review the information carefully to ensure accuracy.) Value is not selected

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Disabled Veterans Preliminary Eligibility

Disabled Veterans Preliminary Eligibility