Disabled Veterans School Tax Credit

On August 10th, 2021, Governor Carney signed into law House Bill 214 with House Amendment 1 allowing school districts to grant a Disabled Veterans School Property Tax Credit. Beginning in 2022, qualified persons may be eligible for a tax credit against 100% of non-vocational school district property tax. This credit may only be used against property taxes assessed on a primary residence. Applications for the upcoming tax year are due April 30th.

Program Details

Qualified Persons must:

• Receive 100% disability compensation due to service-connected, permanent and total disability based on individual unemployability or a 100% disability rating from the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs (USVDA) and
• Have held legal domicile in Delaware for the past 3 years.

Individuals may not claim both the Disabled Veterans School Tax Credit and the Senior School Property Tax Credit.

• Application Deadline: April 30th.
  • Taxpayers must pay their property tax bill in full by the end of each tax year in order to qualify for this credit in a subsequent property tax year.
  • A valid driver’s license or official state ID
  • Documentation of USDVA disability
  • A Copy of their Social Security card

  More Information

  • FAQS: Disabled Veterans School Property Tax Credit
  • Application: (PDF)

  Contacts

  New Castle County (302) 395-5520

  Kent County (302) 744-2401

  Sussex County (302) 855-7871