Vet Pay ChartUtah disabled veteran benefits
Official state programs, rating thresholds and other eligibility conditions. Checked September 30, 2026.
| Program | Benefit | Who may qualify |
|---|---|---|
| Property taxDisabled-veteran taxable-value exemption | The 2026 maximum exemption is $535,459 of taxable value, generally scaled to the service-connected disability percentage. The exemption can also apply to qualifying personal property. | At least 10% qualifying disability. VA disability and unemployability classifications, primary-residence/property rules and county application requirements apply. Eligible unmarried surviving spouses and minor orphans have separate pathways.Official program detailsAdditional eligibility rules |
| Vehicle registrationDisabled-veteran special-group plates | Utah offers a disabled-veteran recognition plate with no initial or annual contribution charge. Standard plate, certificate, shipping and applicable vehicle-registration charges are separate. | Submit state/VA/military certification of disabled-veteran status. The plate alone does not authorize disabled parking; a separate placard requires its own qualification.Official program detailsAdditional eligibility rules |
| Hunting and fishingDiscounted disabled-veteran licenses | Eligible disabled veterans can purchase discounted hunting, fishing or combination licenses. Once approved, the disability discount can be retained for renewals. | Utah resident with at least 20% service-connected disability documented by VA or a branch of the Armed Forces. Species permits and hunting rules remain separate.Official program detailsAdditional eligibility rules |
| State parksVeterans with Disabilities Honor Pass | A free annual Honor Pass provides qualifying state-park day use for the veteran and up to seven guests in the same private vehicle. | Honorably discharged Utah resident with service-connected disability. This Is the Place Heritage Park, Antelope Island causeway fees and special charges are excluded. The veteran must possess and use the nontransferable pass.Official program details |
| EducationVeterans Tuition Gap Program | Eligible veterans in the final year of a first bachelor degree can receive up to one year of tuition-gap support after exhausting VA education benefits. | Utah tuition residency, qualifying service/honorable discharge, approved institution and final-year academic status. Earlier disability discharge can meet the service exception. Apply through the institution.Official program detailsAdditional eligibility rules |
| Income taxMilitary retirement tax credit | Utah provides a credit based on federally taxable military retirement included in adjusted gross income, using the applicable tax-year rate. VA disability compensation is tax-free. | Military retirement and return-level credit rules apply; use the current tax-year instructions rather than an older fixed percentage.Official program detailsAdditional eligibility rules |
| EmploymentVeteran hiring preference | Qualifying veterans receive five points or 5% of the possible score, whichever is greater. Disabled veterans and Purple Heart recipients receive ten points or 10%; qualifying spouses have related pathways. | Initial state employment with passing scores and statutory veteran/service eligibility. Preference does not guarantee employment.Official program detailsAdditional eligibility rules |
Property tax rating thresholds
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/Utah
- tax.utah.gov — forms pubs/pub 36
- dmv.utah.gov — plates/license plates/disabledveteran
- wildlife.utah.gov — accessibility/veteran
- veterans.utah.gov — education
- incometax.utah.gov — topics/credits
- dhrm.utah.gov — hiring pathways/veterans
Retrieved September 30, 2026. Published VA rates, official rules and eligibility terms control.