Virginia

Veterans rated 100% permanently and totally service-connected disabled by the VA receive a full exemption from real property taxes on their primary residence.

The unremarried surviving spouse of a 100% permanently and totally disabled veteran retains the full property tax exemption on the primary residence.

The surviving spouse of a service member killed in action receives a full property tax exemption on their primary residence.

Virginia provides a phased subtraction for military retirement income. As of tax year 2024, up to $20,000 can be subtracted, phasing to full exemption by 2025-2026.

Combat zone pay is excluded from Virginia state income tax, matching the federal exclusion.

Veterans rated 100% service-connected disabled receive free license plates in Virginia.

Special DV license plates available for veterans with any service-connected disability rating from the VA.

Virginia offers one of the largest selections of military specialty plates in the nation, including Veteran, Purple Heart, Medal of Honor, POW, Bronze Star, Combat Action Badge/Ribbon, and branch-specific plates. Medal of Honor plates include free registration.

Veterans rated 100% permanently and totally service-connected disabled are exempt from personal property tax on one vehicle.

Disabled veterans with qualifying conditions receive free disabled parking placards through the Virginia DMV.

Tuition and fees waiver at Virginia public colleges and universities for spouses and children of military members killed in action, who died from service-connected disability, or who are rated 90%+ permanently and totally disabled.

Covers up to 36 months of tuition and fees (or equivalent in part-time). Apply through Virginia DVS.

Virginia National Guard members receive tuition assistance at Virginia public institutions, covering tuition up to the community college rate.

All GI Bill-eligible veterans receive in-state tuition at Virginia public institutions regardless of residency. Virginia was among the first states to comply with the federal Section 702 requirement.

Participating colleges and universities in the V3 program provide enhanced veteran student services, including dedicated support for transitioning service members.

Veterans with honorable discharge, disabled veterans, and surviving spouses receive preference in hiring for Virginia state government positions.

State-sponsored program partnering with 2,000+ Virginia employers committed to hiring veterans. Provides job matching, referral services, and employer training on military culture.

Veterans receive priority of service at all Virginia Workforce Centers, with dedicated LVER and DVOP specialists for employment assistance.

Virginia allows military experience, training, and education to count toward professional licensing. Expedited licensing and temporary licenses available for veterans and military spouses.

State-level transition program complementing federal TAP, focused on connecting separating service members with Virginia employment opportunities.

Virginia resident veterans rated 100% service-connected disabled receive free hunting, fishing, and trapping licenses.

Veterans with a service-connected disability rated less than 100% receive reduced-fee hunting and fishing licenses, with fees varying by disability percentage.

Virginia residents awarded the Purple Heart receive free hunting and fishing licenses.

Active duty military stationed in Virginia may purchase hunting and fishing licenses at resident rates.

Virginia has major VA Medical Centers in Hampton, Richmond (Hunter Holmes McGuire), and Salem, with an extensive network of CBOCs throughout the state.

State-operated long-term care facilities in Roanoke, Richmond (Sitter & Barfoot), and Virginia Beach (Jones & Cabacoy) providing skilled nursing, assisted living, memory care, and rehabilitation.

Free readjustment counseling at Vet Centers in Alexandria, Norfolk, Richmond, Roanoke, Springfield, Virginia Beach, and other locations for combat veterans and MST survivors.

State-funded behavioral health program providing peer support, counseling referrals, and crisis intervention for veterans and their families through regional coordinators statewide.

Free parking at all Virginia state parks on Veterans Day and Memorial Day. Disabled veterans may also receive reduced camping fees.

Honorably discharged veterans can get a "VETERAN" designation added to their Virginia driver's license or ID card at no additional cost by presenting their DD-214 at the DMV.

Free to visit, located in Richmond. Honors Virginia's fallen service members from WWII to present.

Virginia DVS provides free VA claims assistance through state-employed veteran service representatives at regional benefit offices, helping with disability claims, pension, appeals, and other VA benefits.

Specialized court dockets for veterans in many Virginia jurisdictions providing alternative sentencing that combines judicial supervision with VA treatment.

Free burial at three state veterans cemeteries — Albert G. Horton Jr. (Suffolk), Virginia Veterans Cemetery (Amelia), and Southwest Virginia Veterans Cemetery (Dublin) — including gravesite, headstone, and perpetual care.

Virginia state employees receive up to 15 days of paid military leave per federal fiscal year for military duty.

Free state-issued veteran identification card through Virginia DVS that can be used to verify veteran status for discounts and benefits.

Virginia certifies veteran-owned and service-disabled veteran-owned businesses, providing state procurement preferences for certified veteran businesses.