Certain Disabled Veterans and their spouses are exempt from local real estate tax on their occupied principal residence, up to one acre of land. General Information: • Applies to the principal residence of a qualifying disabled veteran or their surviving spouse and up to 1 acre of land.Additional exemption for certain veterans. The city provides real estate tax relief and rent relief on a year-to-year basis to residents who are age 65 and older and for persons with disabilities. If you claim an exemption, you should (i) fill out the claim for exemption form and (ii) deliver or mail the form to the clerk's office of this court. Most Virginia cities, counties, and towns offer some form of personal property tax relief to homeowners age 65 and older, and to homeowners with disabilities. Disabled veterans and their surviving spouse are exempt from local real estate taxes on their principal residence. Disabled veterans and their surviving spouse are exempt from local real estate taxes on their principal residence. HEARING—EXEMPTION CLAIM form and (ii) deliver or mail the form to the clerk's office of this court. Licensed physician must complete Form PTAX-343-A.