| Military retirement pay | Not taxed. South Carolina does not tax military retired pay, and Survivor Benefit Plan annuities for surviving spouses are not taxed. Guard and Reserve drill and annual training pay is generally exempt. |
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| Property tax | Veterans with a 100% total and permanent service-connected disability get an exemption on their owner-occupied home and up to five acres, plus two private passenger vehicles. Former POWs and Medal of Honor recipients get the same on up to one acre. Surviving spouses can claim it even if the veteran never applied. Apply on Form PT-401I through MyDORWAY, by mail, or in person at the South Carolina Department of Revenue (803-898-5700). |
| Disabled veteran property tax exemption Taxes | Home, up to 5 acres, and two vehicles exempt for 100% P&T veterans; apply with the Department of Revenue. |
| State veterans nursing homes Health & Homes | Homes in Columbia (E. Roy Stone), Walterboro, Anderson, Florence, Gaffney and Sumter. Applicants need an honorable discharge and one year of South Carolina residency. |
| M.J. Dolly Cooper State Veterans Cemetery Burial | Cemetery near Anderson with no cost for the veteran's plot, liner, marker or opening and closing; $300 for a spouse or child. |
| Free disability hunting and fishing license Recreation | Disabled resident veterans with a VA rating who receive compensation can get a free Disability Combination or Fishing license valid for three years. |
| Tuition waiver for children of war veterans Education | Children 26 or younger of qualifying veterans (100% P&T, POWs, Medal of Honor, Purple Heart, killed in action) can get a tuition waiver. |
| In-state tuition Education | Veterans with 90+ days of active duty and qualifying dependents pay in-state tuition regardless of residency length. |
| Free military plates Vehicles & ID | Medal of Honor, Purple Heart and Disabled Veteran plates are free, up to three sets each. |
| State hiring preference Jobs | At least one qualified veteran must be interviewed for each full-time state job. |
Last checked 2026-11. State rules change often; confirm with South Carolina Department of Veterans' Affairs before you rely on any benefit.