Programs & services
Listed on the organization's official site (veterans.vermont.gov), checked Sep 8, 2026. Always confirm availability with the organization.
- Property Tax Exemption programSome disabled veterans and families, including surviving spouses of veterans who had received the exemption.
- Military Retirement Pay tax exemptionTaxpayers receiving military retirement pay, subject to the amount of the taxpayer's federal adjusted gross income.
- DMV fee exemptionsDisabled veterans whose vehicle was modified to accommodate their disability and the accommodation was paid for by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.
Eligibility
Veterans receiving Disability Compensation at a rating of 50% or higher Veterans receiving Non-Service Connected Pension (also called Improved Pension) Veterans collecting permanent military retirement pay for a medical military retirement
How to apply
Summarized from the program's official site (veterans.vermont.gov), checked Sep 8, 2026. Always confirm details with the program.
- Get proof of eligibility from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).
- Provide the proof of eligibility to the Vermont Office of Veterans Affairs.
- Submit proof every year before May 1 if required.
- If you are determined totally and permanently disabled, provide proof only the first year you use the benefit for a home.
- Provide proof again if you move to a new home in a different town.
- Use your town's local procedures if you want the town to consider increasing its exemption amount.
What to bring
- Proof of eligibility from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)
What to expect
The application period for the 2026 Property Tax Exemption program is closed as of May 1. The page says veterans must provide proof of eligibility every year before May 1, except veterans determined to be totally and permanently disabled only provide it the first year for a home unless they move to a new home in a different town.
Contact
- Serves all of Vermont
Next step
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Source: Vermont Office of Veterans Affairs, the official Vermont state veterans agency. Details can change; confirm directly with the program.
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