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Vermont
Every veteran benefit Vermont 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 exclusion
Education benefit: Vermont Armed Services Scholarship
Some income-tax details for Vermont conflict between sources. Confirm current rules with the state revenue department linked below before relying on them.
Property Tax
Program
Veterans Property Tax Exemption (32 V.S.A. 3802)
Full exemption at 100% P&T?
Partial
Graduated by rating?
No
Administered by
Municipality
Exemption amount / cap
VERIFY AT SOURCE
Income test?
VERIFY AT SOURCE
Key notes & traps
Municipality may increase base exemption up to a statutory ceiling. 50%+ rating.
Income Tax
Military retired pay
Partial exclusion
Active duty pay
Taxed
VA disability compensation
Not taxable (federal exclusion)
Confidence
SOURCES CONFLICT - VERIFY
Notes
Verify with VT Dept of Taxes.
Education
Program
Vermont Armed Services Scholarship
Who it covers
Veterans; dependents
Benefit limit / amount
VERIFY AT SOURCE
Notes
Limited program.
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