Louisiana Veteran Tax Exemptions 2026

Louisiana does not tax VA disability compensation at the state level, which means your monthly VA pay stays off your Louisiana income tax return. The state also offers a homestead exemption for disabled veterans that scales with your rating and, in some parishes, includes an additional local credit on top of the state benefit. For veterans at the higher rating tiers, the combined savings can be meaningful. This page explains what each tier qualifies for and how to claim it through your parish assessor.

Does Louisiana tax VA disability income?

No. Louisiana does not tax VA disability compensation. The state treats it the same way the federal government does, which means it is left off your taxable income entirely. Whether you are rated 10 percent or 100 percent, your VA disability pay is not taxed by Louisiana.

Louisiana property tax exemption for disabled veterans

$15K to $25K homestead exemption plus parish credit. Tiered exemption: $15K (50 to 69%), $25K (70 to 99%), full at 100% P&T.

The tiered structure means you start seeing a property tax benefit at a lower rating level, not just at 100%, and the exemption grows as your rating does. Many Louisiana veterans with mid-range ratings leave this money on the table simply because they did not file.

What rating do you need in Louisiana?

The size of your break depends on your combined VA rating. In Louisiana, the break is tiered, so even a partial rating can lower your property tax bill, and the amount climbs as your rating climbs. Not sure what your combined rating works out to? Run it through our VA disability calculator first, and if you are aiming for the top tier, check whether you qualify for Permanent and Total status.

How to claim your Louisiana exemption

1. Confirm your current combined rating and whether it is Permanent and Total. Your VA award letter shows both.
2. Gather your DD-214 and your VA disability award letter. Most Louisiana offices ask for both.
3. Contact your county tax assessor for the property tax exemption, and the your state tax agency or Department of Veterans Affairs for the income side.
4. File before your county deadline. Many counties require you to apply once, then renew only if your rating changes.

Always confirm the current figures and deadlines with your county assessor and the Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs before you rely on them. Rules and dollar amounts change year to year.