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Virginia
Every veteran benefit Virginia 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: Partial - phasing/age-tiered
Education benefit: Virginia Military Survivors and Dependents Education Program (VMSDEP)
Some income-tax details for Virginia conflict between sources. Confirm current rules with the state revenue department linked below before relying on them.
Property Tax
Program
Real Property Tax Exemption (Va. Code 58.1-3219.5)
Full exemption at 100% P&T?
Yes
Graduated by rating?
No
Administered by
Commissioner of the Revenue (locality)
Exemption amount / cap
VERIFY AT SOURCE
Income test?
VERIFY AT SOURCE
Key notes & traps
100% P&T service-connected or IU. Full exemption on principal residence, no income test.
Income Tax
Military retired pay
Partial - phasing/age-tiered
Active duty pay
Taxed
VA disability compensation
Not taxable (federal exclusion)
Confidence
SOURCES CONFLICT - VERIFY
Notes
Virginia's military benefits subtraction has been amended repeatedly with age limits added and removed. VERIFY CURRENT YEAR - this is a high-change item.
Education
Program
Virginia Military Survivors and Dependents Education Program (VMSDEP)
Who it covers
Dependents of 90%+ disabled/deceased veterans
Benefit limit / amount
VERIFY AT SOURCE
Notes
Tuition waiver at Virginia public institutions plus stipend. Eligibility and funding were substantially revised in recent sessions - VERIFY CURRENT RULES, this one changed.
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
V3 (Virginia Values Veterans) employer certification program.
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