| Military retirement pay | Mostly taxed. Oregon only lets you subtract the part of your military retired pay that was earned for service before October 1, 1991. For mixed service, divide your months before that date by your total months of service to get the share you can subtract. Pay earned on or after October 1, 1991 cannot be subtracted. A bill to widen the break was proposed in 2025, but we did not find proof it passed. |
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| Property tax | Veterans with a service-connected rating of 40% or more (an unremarried surviving spouse may also qualify) can exempt part of the assessed value of the home they own and live in. The state lists amounts of $26,303 and $31,565 for the two versions of the exemption, so confirm which applies to you. Apply with the county assessor by April 1 for the tax year that starts July 1. |
| Disabled veteran property tax exemption Taxes | Exempts $26,303 to $31,565 of assessed value for veterans rated 40%+; apply with the county assessor by April 1. |
| Veterans' Homes Health & Homes | Oregon Veterans' Home in The Dalles (151 beds) and Edward C. Allworth Veterans' Home in Lebanon (154 beds). |
| Veterans Dependent Tuition Program Education | Full tuition waiver at Oregon public universities and OHSU for dependents of veterans who are 100% disabled, died on active duty or were awarded the Purple Heart after 2001 (children only). |
| Free hunting and fishing license Recreation | Resident disabled veterans rated 25%+ get a free combination hunting, fishing and shellfish license, with an elk tag for $25; renew every year. |
| Disabled veteran plates Vehicles & ID | Oregon offers Disabled Veteran, Veteran Recognition, Medal of Honor and Gold Star Family plates. |
| State hiring preference Jobs | Veterans get 5 points and disabled veterans 10 points added to scores; public employers must interview every veteran who meets minimum qualifications. |
Last checked 2026-11. State rules change often; confirm with Oregon Department of Veterans' Affairs before you rely on any benefit.