New York Exempts 100% Disabled Veterans from Property Taxes

The new statewide law provides tax relief for veterans with service-connected disabilities.

Published on Mar. 6, 2026

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New York Governor Kathy Hochul has signed a new law that fully exempts veterans with a 100% service-connected disability from paying property taxes on their primary residence. The law, which takes effect in October 2026, applies statewide and removes a previous provision that allowed local municipalities to opt out of the exemption.

Why it matters

New York is home to the seventh-largest veteran population in the country, with around 30% of veterans having a disability. High housing costs, including property taxes, have put a significant financial burden on many veterans in the state. This new law aims to provide much-needed tax relief for the most severely disabled veterans.

The details

Under the new law, veterans with a 100% service-connected disability will be exempt from paying property taxes on their primary residence. To qualify, veterans must have been discharged or released from service under honorable conditions. The exemption will be applicable starting with the 2027 assessment roll.

  • The new law will go into effect on October 1, 2026.
  • The property tax exemption for eligible veterans will be applicable starting with the 2027 assessment roll.

The players

Kathy Hochul

The Democratic Governor of New York who signed the new law exempting 100% disabled veterans from property taxes.

Steven Noble

The Democratic Mayor of Kingston, New York, who had recommended a local amendment to provide the property tax exemption for 100% disabled veterans.

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What they’re saying

“I am so pleased to see that the Legislature passed and Governor Hochul has signed this tax exemption into law for veterans who are 100 percent disabled from local taxes. I had recommended to the Kingston Common Council that we pass the law locally, but having the law be enacted statewide means more disabled service men and women will receive well-deserved tax relief.”

— Steven Noble, Mayor of Kingston (Press Release)

What’s next

The new law will go into effect on October 1, 2026, with the exemption for eligible veterans being applicable to the 2027 assessment roll.

The takeaway

This new statewide law in New York provides much-needed financial relief for the most severely disabled veterans by exempting them from paying property taxes on their primary residences. It builds on efforts by local leaders like Mayor Noble to support this vulnerable population and ensures that all qualifying veterans across the state can benefit from this tax exemption.