| Military retirement pay | Partly exempt. Colorado lets you subtract part of your military retired pay (included in federal taxable income), with a cap that depends on your age at year end: up to $15,000 if under 55, $20,000 if 55 to 64, and $24,000 if 65 or older. Survivor Benefit Plan annuities can be subtracted up to $20,000 if under 65 or $24,000 if 65 or older. |
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| Property tax | Veterans with a 100% permanent service-connected rating (or 100% unemployability) get a 50% exemption on the first $200,000 of their primary home's actual value. Unremarried Gold Star spouses who received a death gratuity, and unremarried surviving spouses of veterans whose death was service-connected and who receive DIC, qualify too. Apply with your county assessor between January 1 and July 1. |
| Disabled veteran property tax exemption Taxes | Qualifying veterans and Gold Star spouses exempt 50% of the first $200,000 of their primary residence's value; apply with the county assessor between January 1 and July 1. |
| Military retirement income tax relief Taxes | Retirees can subtract up to $15,000 (under 55), $20,000 (55 to 64) or $24,000 (65+) of military retired pay from Colorado income. |
| Yellow Ribbon Tuition Program Education | Colorado's tuition waiver and educational incentive programs help veterans and their families at state schools. |
| State veterans cemeteries Burial | Colorado lists the Veterans Memorial Cemetery of Western Colorado in Grand Junction, plus Fort Logan, Pikes Peak and Fort Lyon cemeteries. |
| Military funeral honors stipend Burial | The Division of Veterans Affairs lists a Military Funeral Honors Stipend. |
| Disabled veteran license plates Vehicles & ID | Colorado offers Disabled Veteran license plates through the DMV. |
| Discounted hunting and fishing Recreation | Colorado Parks and Wildlife offers programs for hunters with disabilities and fishing license options for qualifying veterans. |
| Colorado state veterans community living centers Health & Homes | Colorado runs state veterans community living centers; ask the Division of Veterans Affairs for locations and eligibility. |
Last checked 2026-11. State rules change often; confirm with Colorado Division of Veterans Affairs before you rely on any benefit.