Oregon

Veterans with 40% or higher service-connected disability (or surviving spouses) qualify for a property tax exemption of up to $28,045 of assessed value (2025, adjusted annually). Active duty personnel are also eligible.

Oregon exempts military retirement pay attributable to service before October 1991. Retirement pay for post-1991 service is taxable. Oregon's income tax rates range from 4.75% to 9.9%.

Oregon has no state sales tax, benefiting all residents including veterans on all purchases.

Veterans with service-connected disability can obtain DV plates. Veterans with 100% disability receive free vehicle registration.

Oregon offers specialty plates including Veteran, Purple Heart, POW, Combat Veteran, branch-specific, and Gold Star designs.

Oregon National Guard members receive up to $4,500 per year in state tuition assistance at Oregon public institutions.

Children and spouses of veterans who died on active duty or from service-connected causes may qualify for the Oregon Opportunity Grant.

Oregon complies with Section 702 for GI Bill users and also extends in-state tuition to all veterans within 5 years of discharge under state law.

Veterans receive a 5% score addition and disabled veterans receive a 10% score addition in state government hiring.

Veterans receive priority of service at WorkSource Oregon centers with DVOP specialists and LVERs available.

Oregon recognizes military training toward professional licensing and provides expedited licensing for veterans and military spouses.

Oregon state employees receive 15 days of paid military leave per year.

Oregon resident veterans with 70% or higher service-connected disability receive a free resident combined angling and hunting license.

Active duty military stationed in Oregon may purchase resident hunting and fishing licenses. Deployed service members may receive license extensions.

Oregon has three VA Medical Centers: VA Portland Health Care System, VA Roseburg Health Care System, and White City VA Medical Center, plus CBOCs in Bend, Brookings, Eugene, Hillsboro, La Grande, Salem, and The Dalles.

The Oregon Veterans Home in The Dalles provides skilled nursing and residential care for eligible Oregon veterans.

Free readjustment counseling available at Vet Centers in Eugene, Grants Pass, Portland, and Salem.

Honorably discharged veterans can get a "VETERAN" designation on their Oregon driver's license or state ID by presenting their DD-214 at the DMV.

Disabled veterans may receive free day-use parking at Oregon state parks year-round. Oregon also waives day-use fees on select holidays including Veterans Day.

Oregon DVA provides State Veterans Service Officers and field offices across the state for free claims assistance. ODVA is one of the most active state departments in VA claims production.

Specialized veterans treatment courts are available in Multnomah County, Lane County, and other jurisdictions.

ODVA provides emergency financial aid to Oregon veterans facing urgent financial needs.