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Two Different Tax Breaks for Disabled Veterans in Cameron County

Cameron County Money & Taxes

There are two disabled-veteran tax breaks, and they are easy to mix up. A Texas veteran with a VA disability rating can get a partial exemption on one property they choose. It does not have to be the home where they live.

A veteran rated 100% disabled or unemployable may qualify for a full exemption, but only on the home they live in. So a 100% rating on a homestead and a partial exemption on a rental are two different filings.

Both go through Cameron Appraisal District, not the tax office. Keep the VA disability letter handy because the district needs it to set the amount.

Content last revised 2026-07-11

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