Combat zone service exemption

Municipalities may offer a partial exemption from property taxes on property owned by a qualified member of the armed forces who recently served in a combat zone on active duty. 

To qualify for the combat zone service exemption:

• You must own the property and must be a member of the armed forces.
• You must have served on active duty in a combat zone at any time during the calendar year prior to your municipality’s application due date.
• The property must be your primary residence.

For the full eligibility requirements, see the instructions included in Form RP-458-d, Application for Combat Zone Service Exemption from Real Property Taxation.

How to apply

1. Complete Form RP-458-d, Application for Combat Zone Service Exemption from Real Property Taxation.
2. File the form with your local assessor.

Application due date

In most communities, the deadline for submitting exemption applications is March 1. However, the dates vary. Confirm it with your local assessor, and village assessor if applicable. Exemption application deadlines and contact information may be listed on your locality’s or county’s website, if they have one. You can also find contact information for your assessor in our Municipal Data Portal.