Rhode Island
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Property Tax
3 benefits100% Disabled Veteran Property Tax Exemption
Veterans with 100% service-connected disability receive a full property tax exemption on their primary residence.
Partial Disability Veteran Property Tax Exemption
Veterans with partial service-connected disability may receive various levels of property tax exemption depending on their municipality. Exemption amounts are locally administered.
Gold Star Parent Property Tax Exemption
Gold Star parents (parents of veterans who died in service) receive a $5,000 property tax exemption.
Income Tax
2 benefitsMilitary Retirement Pay Exemption
Military retirement pay is fully exempt from Rhode Island state income tax, effective 2023.
VA Disability Compensation Tax-Free
VA disability compensation is completely exempt from Rhode Island state income tax, consistent with federal law.
Vehicle / Registration
3 benefitsDisabled Veteran License Plates
Veterans with service-connected disability can receive DV license plates. Disabled veterans are also exempt from motor vehicle excise tax.
Motor Vehicle Excise Tax Exemption
Veterans with 100% service-connected disability are exempt from the motor vehicle excise tax.
Veteran/Military Specialty License Plates
Rhode Island offers specialty license plates including Veteran, Purple Heart, POW, branch-specific, and Gold Star plates.
Education
3 benefitsTuition Waiver for Dependents of Deceased/Disabled Veterans
Dependents of veterans killed in action or with 100% permanent disability receive a tuition waiver at Rhode Island public institutions.
In-State Tuition for Veterans
Veterans using GI Bill benefits receive in-state tuition rates at Rhode Island public institutions regardless of their state of residency.
RI National Guard Tuition Assistance
Active Rhode Island National Guard members are eligible for state tuition assistance at RI public institutions.
Employment
3 benefitsState Veteran Hiring Preference
Veterans receive a 5-point preference on state civil service examinations. Disabled veterans receive a 10-point preference.
netWORKri Career Center Veteran Services
Veterans receive priority of service at netWORKri Career Centers with access to DVOP and LVER specialist services.
Professional License Reciprocity
Rhode Island recognizes military training toward professional licensing and offers expedited licensing for veterans and military spouses.
Hunting & Fishing
3 benefitsFree Hunting/Fishing Licenses (100% Disabled)
RI resident veterans with 100% service-connected disability receive free resident hunting and fishing licenses.
Reduced-Fee Hunting/Fishing License (Any Disability)
RI resident veterans with any service-connected disability rating receive a reduced-fee combination hunting and fishing license.
Resident Licenses for Active Duty Military
Active duty military personnel stationed in Rhode Island may purchase resident hunting and fishing licenses.
Healthcare
3 benefitsProvidence VA Medical Center
The Providence VA Medical Center provides comprehensive healthcare for veterans, with a Community-Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC) in Middletown.
Rhode Island Veterans Home
The Rhode Island Veterans Home in Bristol provides skilled nursing and domiciliary care for eligible veterans.
Vet Center (Readjustment Counseling)
Free readjustment counseling services at the Warwick Vet Center for combat veterans and other eligible veterans.
Free Stuff & Parks
2 benefitsFree VETERAN Designation on Driver's License
Honorably discharged veterans can get a free "VETERAN" designation on their Rhode Island driver's license or state ID card by presenting their DD-214 at the DMV.
Free State Parks and Beaches for Disabled Veterans
Disabled veterans receive free admission to Rhode Island state beaches and parks.
Other Benefits
4 benefitsFree VA Claims Assistance
The RI Office of Veterans Services provides free VA claims assistance through State Veterans Service Officers.
RI Veterans Memorial Cemetery
Free burial for eligible veterans, spouses, and dependents at the Rhode Island Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Exeter.
Veterans Treatment Court
Specialized veterans treatment courts are available in select Rhode Island judicial districts to provide alternatives to traditional criminal justice proceedings.
Military Leave for State Employees
Rhode Island state employees receive 15 days of paid military leave per year for military duty.