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Colorado
Every veteran benefit Colorado offers — property tax, income tax, education, and more. Confirm current dollar amounts with the official source linked in each section.
At a glance
Property tax (100% P&T): Partial
Graduated by rating: No
Military retired pay tax: Partial - age-tiered
Education benefit: Colorado Dependent Tuition Assistance
Some income-tax details for Colorado conflict between sources. Confirm current rules with the state revenue department linked below before relying on them.
Property Tax
Program
Disabled Veterans Property Tax Exemption
Full exemption at 100% P&T?
Partial
Graduated by rating?
No
Administered by
County assessor / Div of Veterans Affairs
Exemption amount / cap
VERIFY AT SOURCE
Income test?
VERIFY AT SOURCE
Key notes & traps
Percentage off a capped value. IU eligibility has been contested - verify current rule. July 1 filing deadline.
Income Tax
Military retired pay
Partial - age-tiered
Active duty pay
Taxed
VA disability compensation
Not taxable (federal exclusion)
Confidence
SOURCES CONFLICT - VERIFY
Notes
Sources give directly contradictory tier amounts by age band. Verify with CO Dept of Revenue.
Education
Program
Colorado Dependent Tuition Assistance
Who it covers
Dependents of KIA/100% disabled/POW/MIA
Benefit limit / amount
VERIFY AT SOURCE
Notes
Tuition assistance at state institutions.
Employment & Licensing
Standard provisions
Veterans preference in state classified hiring (points or absolute preference); disabled veteran enhanced preference; military occupational credentialing/licensure reciprocity; spouse licensure portability
State-specific notes
VERIFY AT SOURCE - no distinctive program recorded
Recreation & Parks
Hunting & fishing
Reduced or free resident hunting/fishing license for disabled veterans - rating threshold varies
State parks
Reduced or free state park admission/camping for disabled veterans
State-specific notes
Free or reduced licenses for qualifying disabled veterans; Columbine Pass for state parks.
Motor Vehicle & ID
Standard provisions
Disabled veteran and specialty military license plates (Purple Heart, Medal of Honor, campaign, branch); fee waiver or reduction commonly tied to rating; DV parking privileges; veteran designation on driver's license/ID
State-specific notes
VERIFY AT SOURCE
Homes, Burial & Aid
Homes & cemeteries
State veterans home(s) (skilled nursing / domiciliary, per-diem supported); state veterans cemetery or cemeteries; state burial allowance in some states
Financial assistance programs
VERIFY AT SOURCE