| Military retirement pay | Delaware lets people 60 and older exclude up to $12,500 of pension income (under 60, up to $2,000). A 2026 law (Senate Bill 219) raises the military pension exclusion to $25,000 for veterans 60 or older, phased in over three years, with residency requirements. |
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| Property tax | Veterans with a permanent and total 100% VA disability (or individual unemployability) who have lived in Delaware 3 years can apply for a credit covering 100% of the non-vocational school district property tax on their primary home. Apply by April 30. |
| Pension income exclusion Taxes | People 60 or older can exclude up to $12,500 of pension income, and military retirees will see a higher exclusion phased in under SB 219. |
| Military pension exclusion increase Taxes | SB 219, signed in August 2026, doubles the military pension exclusion to $25,000 over three years for veterans 60 or older with residency requirements. |
| Disabled Veterans School Tax Credit Taxes | 100% permanently disabled veterans can get a credit for all non-vocational school district property tax on their primary residence; the application deadline is April 30. |
| No state sales tax Taxes | Delaware has no general sales tax, which helps stretch retirement and disability income. |
| Delaware Veterans Home Health & Homes | Delaware has a state veterans home; ask the Commission of Veterans Affairs about admission. |
| Delaware Veterans Memorial Cemeteries Burial | Delaware has state veterans cemeteries; contact the Commission for eligibility. |
| Veteran license plates and driver license designation Vehicles & ID | Delaware DMV offers veteran plates and a veteran designation on licenses; check the DMV for fees. |
| Education benefits for National Guard and families Education | Delaware has education benefits for National Guard members and survivors; contact the Commission for current programs. |
| Hiring preference Jobs | Delaware gives veterans preference points on state merit hiring; ask the Office of Human Resources for details. |
Last checked 2026-11. State rules change often; confirm with Delaware Commission of Veterans Affairs before you rely on any benefit.