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Delaware
Every veteran benefit Delaware 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): Credit
Graduated by rating: No
Military retired pay tax: Partial exclusion
Education benefit: Educational Benefits for Children of Deceased Veterans
Some income-tax details for Delaware conflict between sources. Confirm current rules with the state revenue department linked below before relying on them.
Property Tax
Program
Disabled Veterans School Tax Credit
Full exemption at 100% P&T?
Credit
Graduated by rating?
No
Administered by
County
Exemption amount / cap
VERIFY AT SOURCE
Income test?
VERIFY AT SOURCE
Key notes & traps
Credit against school property tax rather than an exemption. Residency duration requirement applies.
Income Tax
Military retired pay
Partial exclusion
Active duty pay
Taxed
VA disability compensation
Not taxable (federal exclusion)
Confidence
SOURCES CONFLICT - VERIFY
Notes
Sources disagree on whether the increased exclusion is enacted or still pending. Verify with DE Division of Revenue.
Education
Program
Educational Benefits for Children of Deceased Veterans
Who it covers
Children of deceased/disabled veterans
Benefit limit / amount
VERIFY AT SOURCE
Notes
Free tuition at Delaware public 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
VERIFY AT SOURCE
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