U.S. Property Tax Exemptions by State (2026)

Almost every U.S. state offers ways to reduce your property tax bill — homestead exemptions, senior credits, disabled veteran exemptions, and more. Pick your state to see eligibility, dollar amounts, and how to apply for 2026.

The 6 exemption types you'll find in most states:

  1. General homestead — owner-occupied primary residence (no income/age requirement in most states)
  2. Senior / age 65+ — additional reduction or freeze, often income-capped
  3. Disabled veteran — partial to total exemption based on VA disability rating
  4. Disability (non-veteran) — for permanent total disability
  5. Surviving spouse — continuation of veteran or first-responder benefits
  6. Agricultural / use-value — farm and timberland assessed by use, not market value

Pick your state

Alabama~$95/yr est. Alaska~$284/yr est. Arizona~$129/yr est. Arkansas~$143/yr est. California~$177/yr est. Colorado~$122/yr est. Connecticut~$479/yr est. Delaware~$132/yr est. District of Columbia~$144/yr est. Florida~$197/yr est. Georgia~$203/yr est. Hawaii~$68/yr est. Idaho~$133/yr est. Illinois~$518/yr est. Indiana~$186/yr est. Iowa~$357/yr est. Kansas~$325/yr est. Kentucky~$191/yr est. Louisiana~$137/yr est. Maine~$275/yr est. Maryland~$251/yr est. Massachusetts~$276/yr est. Michigan~$321/yr est. Minnesota~$261/yr est. Mississippi~$184/yr est. Missouri~$219/yr est. Montana~$187/yr est. Nebraska~$374/yr est. Nevada~$121/yr est. New Hampshire~$443/yr est. New Jersey~$558/yr est. New Mexico~$180/yr est. New York~$400/yr est. North Carolina~$175/yr est. North Dakota~$248/yr est. Ohio~$340/yr est. Oklahoma~$204/yr est. Oregon~$207/yr est. Pennsylvania~$337/yr est. Puerto Rico~$126/yr est. Rhode Island~$329/yr est. South Carolina~$127/yr est. South Dakota~$273/yr est. Tennessee~$136/yr est. Texas~$395/yr est. Utah~$133/yr est. Vermont~$427/yr est. Virginia~$186/yr est. Washington~$210/yr est. West Virginia~$134/yr est. Wisconsin~$379/yr est. Wyoming~$145/yr est.

Estimated savings shown reflect a typical $25,000 homestead value reduction applied to that state's median home value at the state's effective property tax rate. Actual savings depend on your county's millage and assessment ratio. Always verify with your local assessor.