Vet Pay ChartVermont disabled veteran benefits
Official state programs, rating thresholds and other eligibility conditions. Checked September 30, 2026.
| Program | Benefit | Who may qualify |
|---|---|---|
| Property taxDisabled-veteran appraised-value exemption | The exemption reduces qualifying home appraised value by at least $10,000. A town may increase the exemption to as much as $40,000. | Primary-residence ownership and a qualifying pathway: at least 50% VA disability compensation, a VA non-service-connected pension, or permanent military medical retirement. Eligible survivors have separate rules; state certification and town application deadlines apply.Official program detailsAdditional eligibility rules |
| Vehicle registrationAdapted-vehicle disability fee exemptions | Qualifying veterans who received VA assistance for an adapted vehicle can receive specified title, purchase/use tax, driver-license and related fee exemptions. | Honorably discharged Vermont resident with qualifying VA vehicle-purchase or modification assistance. A VA disability percentage alone does not establish these exemptions.Official program detailsAdditional eligibility rules |
| Hunting and fishingPermanent disabled-veteran sporting license | Eligible Vermont residents can receive a free permanent hunting, fishing or combination license. Maine and New Hampshire residents have a separate one-year reciprocal pathway. | At least 60% service-connected disability with VA documentation. Hunting education, species and permit requirements remain applicable.Official program detailsAdditional eligibility rules |
| State parksGreen Mountain Passport | Honorably discharged resident veterans can buy a $2 lifetime passport for day entry to Vermont state parks, historic sites and qualifying state-sponsored events. | Vermont residency and qualifying discharge; obtain the passport from the town clerk. Overnight camping and other facility charges are separate.Official program detailsAdditional eligibility rules |
| EducationVermont National Guard tuition benefit | Eligible current Vermont National Guard members can receive tuition loans that are forgiven when the required Guard service is completed. Approved degree and certificate programs are covered. | Current Guard member in good standing, completed training, approved Vermont institution, academic progress and no defaulted federal education loan. Use federal tuition benefits first; service commitments and repayment rules apply. It is not an automatic grant for every veteran.Official program details |
| Income taxIncome-limited military retirement exclusion | From tax year 2025, military retirement and survivor income is fully exempt at adjusted gross income of $125,000 or less, phases down above $125,000, and has no exemption at $175,000 or more. VA disability compensation is tax-free. | Qualifying military retired/survivor pay and current return rules; the income threshold applies regardless of filing status. Other income remains subject to separate tax rules.Official program detailsAdditional eligibility rules |
| EmploymentState-employment veteran preference | Eligible veterans and specified spouses/survivors receive preference in state hiring and may apply to certain state-promotional recruitments. | Qualifying service and honorable discharge or disability/survivor pathway; job qualifications and state documentation still apply.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/Vermont
- veterans.vermont.gov — benefits and services/veteran benefits/tax exemptions veterans
- dmv.vermont.gov — military
- www.vtfishandwildlife.com — licenses and lotteries/license center/other licenses/permanent licenses for people with disabilities
- www.vtstateparks.com — fees
- tax.vermont.gov — individuals/income tax returns/who needs to file/military personnel
- humanresources.vermont.gov — labor relations/equal opportunity/veterans preference
Retrieved September 30, 2026. Published VA rates, official rules and eligibility terms control.