Nevada Property Tax Exemption for Disabled Veterans: How It Works in Clark County

Short answer: Yes. Nevada has a property tax exemption for disabled veterans with a permanent service-connected disability of at least 60%. In Clark County you apply once with the County Assessor, and the exemption takes a set amount off the assessed value of your home. Clark County's exemption page lists $18,200 of assessed value for a 60% to 79% rating, $27,300 for 80% to 99%, and $36,400 for 100%. To have it apply to your real property tax for the next fiscal year, file by June 15.

Jennifer Rodriguez is a Realtor® and Military Relocation Professional (MRP®) in Northwest Las Vegas helping military families and veterans buy with a VA loan.

Here's what most people don't realize: this exemption does not show up on its own. You earned the benefit, but the Assessor only applies it after you file. This guide walks through who qualifies, what it is worth, and how to apply in Clark County.

Who qualifies for Nevada's disabled veteran property tax exemption?

Nevada's Department of Taxation and the Clark County Assessor list these requirements for the Disabled Veteran's Exemption (NRS 361.091):

• You have a permanent service-connected disability of at least 60%.
• You were honorably discharged from the U.S. Armed Forces.
• You are a bona fide resident of Nevada.

Nevada Taxation defines a bona fide resident as someone who has set up a residence in Nevada and has actually lived here for at least 6 months, or who holds a valid Nevada driver's license or ID card that is not marked seasonal. Clark County asks for a copy of your Nevada driver's license or Nevada ID card when you apply.

There is also a separate Veteran's Exemption (NRS 361.090) for veterans without a qualifying disability rating. It has its own service-period rules. Nevada Taxation says you can only receive one of the two, not both, and only in one county at a time.

How much is the disabled veteran exemption worth?

Every property tax exemption in Nevada is stated in assessed value, not in tax dollars. Clark County's exemption page, checked September 30, 2026, lists these amounts:

• 60% to 79% disabled veteran: $18,200 of assessed value
• 80% to 99% disabled veteran: $27,300 of assessed value
• 100% disabled veteran: $36,400 of assessed value
• Veteran's Exemption (no qualifying rating): $3,640 of assessed value

These amounts change every year. State law sets base amounts and adjusts them each year by the Consumer Price Index, so confirm the current year's figure with the Assessor's Office before you plan around it.

What does that mean in actual tax dollars?

Let's make this simple. Clark County's own exemption brochure explains the math: multiply the exemption amount by your tax rate. Assessed value is roughly 35% of a property's taxable value, and tax rates are quoted per $100 of assessed value.

The brochure uses an example rate of $3.50 per $100. At that example rate, a $36,400 exemption works out to about $1,274 off a year's tax bill ($36,400 x 0.035). Your real savings depend on the tax rate where your home sits, so treat that number as an illustration of the math, not a quote for your house.

Can the exemption go toward your car registration instead?

Yes. Clark County lets you apply the exemption to the Governmental Services Tax when you register a vehicle with the DMV, using your exemption number online, at a kiosk, in person, or by mail. You can also split it across vehicle taxes, personal property taxes, and real property taxes, up to the total assessed value of your exemption.

Good news, you have options. If you are renting while you search for a home, the vehicle side may be where the exemption helps first. Once you own, you can point it at your property tax bill.

How do you apply in Clark County?

You can apply at an Assessor's Office location, or fill out the Assessor's exemption application, sign it in front of a notary, and mail or email it in. The forms are on the Assessor's website at clarkcountynv.gov/assessor. For the Disabled Veteran's Exemption, Clark County asks for:

• A copy of your valid Nevada driver's license or Nevada ID card.
• A copy of your DD214, honorable discharge paper, certificate of satisfactory service, or separation documents showing your entry and discharge dates.
• Documentation from VA or the Armed Forces showing your percentage of permanent service-connected disability.

To apply the exemption to real property taxes, Clark County says you must file by June 15 before the fiscal year starts. The brochure explains that the exemption applies to next year's tax bill on real property you own, and shows on the property tax bill mailed in July.

Do you have to reapply every year?

No. After your first application, the Assessor mails or emails an Exemption Renewal Post Card each year. You can renew online if the card has an access code, or sign the card and return it. Skipping the renewal is one of the easiest ways to lose a benefit you already qualified for.

What happens to the exemption for a surviving spouse?

Clark County says the disabled veteran exemption may pass to the surviving spouse of a disabled veteran who was eligible for the exemption at the time of death. Nevada Taxation lists additional conditions for the surviving spouse, so check them with the Assessor's Office before you count on it.

Common mistakes with the disabled veteran property tax exemption

• Assuming it is automatic. Buying a home with a VA loan does not file this for you. The Assessor needs your application.
• Missing June 15. If you close on a home in the summer, ask the Assessor's Office which fiscal year your application will cover.
• Reading the amount as dollars off your bill. $36,400 is assessed value. Your savings are that amount times your tax rate.
• Applying while still on active duty. The disabled veteran exemption requires an honorable discharge. If you are still serving, ask the Assessor what applies to you.
• Not renewing. Watch for the yearly postcard and send it back.

One more thing to plan for when you buy: VA also waives the VA funding fee for borrowers receiving VA disability compensation. Between the two, a veteran with a qualifying rating can keep real money in their pocket at closing and every year after.

More on VA loans

• What is the VA funding fee in 2026, and who is exempt?
• What does a VA loan cost at closing in Las Vegas?
• What does full VA entitlement mean, and how do you check yours?

Frequently asked questions

Who qualifies for the Nevada property tax exemption for disabled veterans?

Nevada residents who were honorably discharged and have a permanent service-connected disability of at least 60%.

How much is the exemption for a 100% disabled veteran in Clark County?

Clark County's exemption page lists $36,400 of assessed value for a 100% rating. The amount changes each year, so confirm the current figure with the Assessor.

When is the deadline to apply in Clark County?

To apply the exemption to real property taxes, file by June 15 before the start of the fiscal year.

Can I get both the veteran's exemption and the disabled veteran's exemption?

No. Nevada Taxation says you can only receive one of them, and only in one county at a time.

Can I use the exemption on my vehicle registration?

Yes. You can apply it to the Governmental Services Tax when you register a vehicle, or split it between vehicle and property taxes up to your total exemption amount.

Do I have to reapply every year?

No. You file once, then return the yearly renewal postcard or renew online with the access code on it.

Buying in Northwest Las Vegas and want to know how this fits your numbers? Send me a message and we'll go through it together. You can find me at homesbyjrod.com.

The exemption details in this article come from the Clark County Assessor's exemption page and brochure and the Nevada Department of Taxation's veterans exemption FAQs, checked on September 30, 2026. Amounts change every year, so confirm current figures with the Clark County Assessor's Office. This is general education, not tax or legal advice.