| Military retirement pay | Washington has no individual income tax, so military retirement pay and Thrift Savings Plan withdrawals are not taxed by the state. |
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| Property tax | Veterans with a service-connected rating of 80% or higher, or a total rating at any percentage, can apply for a property tax reduction if their combined disposable income is at or below 'Income Threshold 3,' which varies by county. Send forms and your VA Benefit Summary Letter (or a Washington Proof of Disability Statement) to your county assessor. We could not confirm dollar amounts, because the reduction depends on your income and county. Surviving spouses of some veterans can also qualify for help if their income is $40,000 or less. |
| Disabled veteran property tax reduction Taxes | Property tax reduction for veterans rated 80%+ or totally disabled, based on income; apply with your county assessor. |
| Washington State Veterans Homes Health & Homes | Four homes in Orting, Port Orchard, Spokane and Walla Walla for veterans, spouses, surviving spouses and Gold Star parents. |
| Veteran tuition waiver Education | Participating public schools waive all or part of tuition and fees for up to 200 quarter credits, plus up to $500 a year for books, for resident veterans with qualifying service. |
| National Guard grant Education | Awards from $2,500 at community colleges to $6,500 at private four-year schools and public research universities. |
| Discounted hunting and fishing licenses Recreation | Resident veterans rated 30%+ (or 65+ with any service-connected rating) pay about half price. |
| Disabled veteran plates Vehicles & ID | Disabled Veteran plates exempt one vehicle from license fees; Medal of Honor and first Purple Heart plates are free. |
| State hiring preference Jobs | 10% added to exam scores for wartime veterans who do not draw retired pay, and 5% for those who do or who served outside a wartime period. |
Last checked 2026-11. State rules change often; confirm with Washington State Department of Veterans Affairs before you rely on any benefit.