West Virginia Veteran Tax Exemptions 2026

Your VA disability compensation is not taxed by West Virginia. The state excludes it from taxable income entirely, so your monthly VA pay comes through clean regardless of your rating percentage. West Virginia also provides a property tax exemption for qualifying disabled veterans that can remove the tax on your primary home altogether. Read on for the rating requirements, the application process, and what documents you will need.

Does West Virginia tax VA disability income?

No. West Virginia 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 West Virginia.

West Virginia property tax exemption for disabled veterans

Full exemption at 100% P&T. 100% P&T means a full property tax exemption.

Reaching the top rating in West Virginia can mean a full property tax exemption on your home, which is a substantial recurring saving that compounds year after year.

What rating do you need in West Virginia?

The size of your break depends on your combined VA rating. In West Virginia, the full break is reserved for veterans at the top rating, usually 100 percent or 100 percent Permanent and Total. Lower ratings may still qualify for a smaller break, so it is worth checking with your county even if you are not yet at 100 percent. 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 West Virginia 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 West Virginia 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 West Virginia Department of Veterans Affairs before you rely on them. Rules and dollar amounts change year to year.