A Disabled-Veteran Exemption Is Filed at the Appraisal District

Start with the San Patricio County Appraisal District at 1301 E. Sinton Street, Suite B. Jordan Light is the chief appraiser. The state form is 50-135, Application for Disabled Veteran's or Survivor's Exemptions.

The basic exemption depends on the disability rating. A 10 to 29 percent rating can remove $5,000 from value. A 70 to 100 percent rating can remove up to $12,000.

The 100-percent disabled-veteran homestead exemption is separate. A surviving spouse may also qualify under certain rules. Ask the appraisal district which form and exemption match your situation.