District of Columbia Veteran Benefits
Veteran and military benefits available in District of Columbia: property-tax exemptions, tuition waivers, license and park-fee waivers, and more — each verified from an official District of Columbia source.
Disabled Veterans Homestead Deduction
$445,000 reduction in your home's assessed value
Washington, DC reduces the assessed value of a home by $445,000 for a veteran the VA rates 100% total & permanent (or paid at 100% for unemployability). Requires DC domicile, at least 50% ownership, and household AGI under about $163,500 (2026).
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Senior & Disabled Property Tax Relief
50% off your property tax
District of Columbia property owners who are 65+ or disabled (which includes many disabled veterans) can get a 50% reduction of their property tax, subject to income limits.
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District Government Employment Preference
5 points (10 if 30%+ disabled) for DC jobs
Veterans with more than 180 consecutive days of active duty and an honorable discharge receive 5 preference points for District of Columbia government jobs; a service-connected disability of 30% or more adds 10 points.
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Military & Veteran License Plates
Veteran and military vehicle tags
The District of Columbia offers military and veteran vehicle tags — including disabled veteran and Purple Heart designs — through the DC DMV.
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