Wyoming
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Property Tax
1 benefitDisabled Veteran Property Tax Exemption
Veterans with 100% service-connected disability receive a property tax exemption on their primary residence up to $3,000 of assessed value, which translates to significant market value at Wyoming assessment ratios.
Income Tax
1 benefitNo State Income Tax
Wyoming has no state income tax. All income including military retirement pay is tax-free at the state level.
Vehicle / Registration
2 benefitsDisabled Veteran License Plates
DV plates for disabled veterans. 100% disabled veterans are exempt from registration fees.
Veteran Specialty License Plates
Specialty plates available including Veteran, Purple Heart, POW, and branch-specific plates.
Education
3 benefitsDependents of Deceased/Disabled Veterans Tuition Waiver
Free tuition at University of Wyoming and community colleges for surviving spouses and children of Wyoming veterans who died in service, from service-connected causes, or who are 100% permanently disabled.
In-State Tuition for Veterans
Wyoming complies with Section 702 so veterans using GI Bill receive in-state tuition at all Wyoming public institutions.
Wyoming National Guard Tuition Assistance
State tuition assistance for Wyoming National Guard members.
Employment
3 benefitsState Veteran Hiring Preference
Preference in state government hiring: 5 points for veterans, 10 points for disabled veterans.
Wyoming Workforce Services Veteran Programs
Priority of service at Wyoming Workforce Centers with dedicated DVOP and LVER services.
Professional License Reciprocity
Wyoming recognizes military training toward professional licensing with expedited licensing for veterans and military spouses.
Hunting & Fishing
2 benefitsReduced-Fee Pioneer License for Disabled Veterans
Reduced-fee Pioneer License covering hunting and fishing for disabled veterans with service-connected disability.
Free Hunting and Fishing License for 100% Disabled Veterans
Free resident hunting and fishing license for veterans with 100% service-connected disability.
Healthcare
3 benefitsVA Medical Centers in Wyoming
Two VA Medical Centers: Sheridan and Cheyenne. CBOCs in Casper, Gillette, Powell, Riverton, and Rock Springs.
Wyoming Veterans Home
Skilled nursing and domiciliary care at the Wyoming Veterans Home in Buffalo, one of the oldest veterans homes in the western US.
Vet Centers
Free readjustment counseling at Vet Centers in Casper and Cheyenne.
Free Stuff & Parks
2 benefitsFree "VETERAN" Designation on Driver License
Free "VETERAN" designation on Wyoming driver license or ID card. Present DD-214 at WYDOT office.
Reduced Camping Fees at State Parks
Disabled veterans may receive reduced camping fees at Wyoming state parks.
Other Benefits
4 benefitsWyoming Veterans Commission Claims Assistance
Free VA claims assistance through state Veterans Service Officers.
Oregon Trail State Veterans Cemetery
Free burial for eligible veterans, spouses, and dependents at the Oregon Trail State Veterans Cemetery in Evansville.
Veterans Treatment Court
Available in select Wyoming judicial districts for veterans in the justice system.
Military Leave for State Employees
Wyoming state employees receive 15 days of paid military leave per year.