The exemption is available to veterans who served on active duty in the U.S. armed services during the following:

Persian Gulf Conflict (on or after August 2, 1990);
Vietnam War (February 28, 1961-May 7, 1975);
Korean War (June 27, 1950-January 31, 1955);
World War II (December 7, 1941-December 31, 1946);
World War I (April 6, 1917-November 11, 1918);
Mexican Border Period (May 9, 1916-April 5, 1917)
Spanish-American War (April 21, 1898-July 4, 1902).

Applicants who received an expeditionary medal for service in Lebanon June 1, 1983-Dec. 1, 1987, Grenada Oct. 23, 1983 – Nov. 21, 1983 or Panama Dec. 20, 1989 – Jan. 31, 1990 qualify for the war-veteran/combat zone exemption.

A copy of the DD-214 must be submitted with the application RP-458-a.  If the veteran has a disability rating, an additional exemption applies.  A copy of the award letter must be submitted to the assessor with the application. 

Must be 65 years or older and total income is less than $26,399. There is a sliding scale basis for % of exemption.  Proof of income must be submitted with application RP-467.  Requires yearly renewals with proof of income.  

Must have physical or mental impairment, which substantially limits one or more major life activities and total income of $26,399 or less. There is a sliding scale basis for % of exemption.  Proof of Income award letter for disability, and completed RP-459-c must be submitted.  Requires yearly renewals. 

Must be 7 or more acres with gross sales of $10,000/year or $20,000/2 years or 7 acres rented to a qualified farmer with a minimum 5-year lease agreement.  Call the assessor for additional information.  Requires yearly renewals. 

Established or new businesses are eligible if the cost of any improvements is more than $10,000.  The exemption is 50% of the increase in value attributed to the improvement the first year of the exemption.  The amount decreases 5% each year over the 10 years.  Applicants must complete RP-485b.