A veteran is anyone who served in the U.S. Armed Forces, which includes the
U.S. Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, and Coast Guard.
There are three different property tax exemptions available to veterans who own and reside on their real property. U.S. Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, and Coast Guard.
Alternative Veterans’ Exemption: Applied to the Town of Davenport municipal portion of Real Property Taxes
Available to veterans who served during a period of war or have received an expeditionary medal.
Cold War Veterans’ Exemption: Applied to the Town of Davenport municipal portion of Real Property Taxes
Available to veterans who served during the Cold War period.
Eligible Funds Exemption: Applied to Delaware County portion of Real Property Taxes
Available to veterans and certain persons who purchased their home with pension, bonus, or insurance monies, referred to as eligible funds.
Additional Exemption amounts may be available to veterans who incurred service-connected disabilities.
More information is available from the assessor’s office or at NYS ORPTS Veterans Information page.
Any county, city, town, or village may choose to offer one or more of these exemptions. That means your county and municipal taxes could all be reduced by qualifying for an exemption. School taxes for the Town of Davenport are not affected by these exemptions. None of the exemptions apply to special district levies or special assessments. Ask your assessor or city or town clerk whether any of the veterans’ exemptions are available for your property.
How do I claim an exemption?
You must file the appropriate application with the assessor:
- Form RP-458-a (Alternative Veterans’ Exemption)
- From RP-458-b (Cold War Veterans’ Exemption)
- Form RP-458 (Eligible Funds Exemption)