Rhode Island Veteran Benefits
Veteran and military benefits available in Rhode Island: property-tax exemptions, tuition waivers, license and park-fee waivers, and more — each verified from an official Rhode Island source.
Veterans Property Tax Exemption
Property tax exemption (larger for disabled vets)
Under RI General Law 44-3-4, veterans and their widow(er)s get a property tax exemption, with enhanced amounts for 100% disabled veterans and those with specially adapted housing. Exact amounts are set by each municipality.
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Disabled Veterans Tuition Waiver
Free tuition at Rhode Island public colleges
Rhode Island provides free tuition at its public colleges and universities to disabled veterans.
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Permanent Hunting & Fishing License (100% Disabled)
Permanent freshwater license; saltwater fishing license-free
Rhode Island issues a permanent freshwater fishing, hunting, or combination license to veterans with 100% disability status, and exempts them from needing a saltwater fishing license (carry your final decision document).
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State Employment Preference
5 points (10 if disabled) on state exams
Rhode Island veterans with an honorable discharge receive a 5-point employment preference on state-job exams (after a passing score); veterans with a disability rating receive a 10-point preference.
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Free Disabled Veteran License Plate
No initial or renewal plate fees
The Rhode Island Disabled Veteran license plate is available to eligible disabled veterans with no initial or renewal fees. You provide a DD-214 (or other proof of service) plus VA documentation indicating a 100% disability rating.
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