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South Carolina
Every veteran benefit South Carolina 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): Yes
Graduated by rating: No
Military retired pay tax: Fully exempt
Education benefit: SC Free Tuition for Children of Certain Veterans
Some income-tax details for South Carolina conflict between sources. Confirm current rules with the state revenue department linked below before relying on them.
Property Tax
Program
Property Tax Exemption (SC Code 12-37-220)
Full exemption at 100% P&T?
Yes
Graduated by rating?
No
Administered by
SC Dept of Revenue (MyDORWAY)
Exemption amount / cap
VERIFY AT SOURCE
Income test?
VERIFY AT SOURCE
Key notes & traps
100% P&T service-connected. Full exemption on house and up to a set acreage.
Income Tax
Military retired pay
Fully exempt
Active duty pay
Taxed
VA disability compensation
Not taxable (federal exclusion)
Confidence
VERIFY AT SOURCE
Notes
SC moved to a full exemption relatively recently. Verify effective year.
Education
Program
SC Free Tuition for Children of Certain Veterans
Who it covers
Children of disabled/deceased veterans
Benefit limit / amount
VERIFY AT SOURCE
Notes
Free tuition 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
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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