Vet Pay ChartColorado disabled veteran benefits
Official state programs, rating thresholds and other eligibility conditions. Checked September 30, 2026.
| Program | Benefit | Who may qualify |
|---|---|---|
| Property taxDisabled veteran homestead exemption | 50% of the first $200,000 of actual primary-home value is exempt. | Honorably discharged; VA 100% permanent service-connected disability or individual unemployability. Own and occupy on January 1; county application generally due July 1.Official program details |
| Vehicle registrationDisabled veteran plate exemption | One qualifying DV plate set is exempt from specified ownership taxes and registration fees. | At least 50% permanent service-connected disability, or qualifying limb loss or blindness; honorable discharge. Additional vehicles have fees.Official program details |
| Hunting and fishingFree lifetime combination license | Eligible residents receive free lifetime fishing and small-game hunting privileges. | 50% service-connected disability or Purple Heart; six consecutive months of Colorado residency. Big-game permits are separate.Official program details |
| State parksIndependence Pass | Eligible veterans receive free state park admission. | Six-month resident with 50% disability, qualifying limb/vision loss or Purple Heart. Camping charges are generally separate.Official program details |
| EducationNational Guard tuition waiver | Eligible Colorado National Guard members can receive tuition waivers at designated institutions. | Current member in good standing after required training; academic, application and credit-hour limits. Fees and books are excluded; a VA rating alone does not qualify.Official program details |
| Income taxAge-based military retirement subtraction | Military retirement included in federal taxable income may qualify for an age-based Colorado subtraction. | Use the tax-year limits and pension rules for your age; VA disability compensation is tax-free.Official program details |
| EmploymentState hiring preference | Eligible veterans receive five points; qualifying compensated disabled veterans receive ten. | Honorably discharged with qualifying active service; apply to passing competitive examination scores. Preference does not apply to promotions.Official program details |
Before you apply
Bring your current VA benefit or award letter and the documents required by the administering agency. Exemptions may require an application, county approval and renewal. Federal compensation and state benefit eligibility are separate.
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Sources for this page
- myarmybenefits.us.army.mil — Benefit Library/State/Territory Benefits/Colorado
- dpt.colorado.gov — veteran with a disability and gold star exemptions
Retrieved September 30, 2026. Published VA rates, official rules and eligibility terms control.