U.S. Virgin Islands Veteran Benefits
Veteran and military benefits available in U.S. Virgin Islands: property-tax exemptions, tuition waivers, license and park-fee waivers, and more — each verified from an official U.S. Virgin Islands source.
Disabled Veteran Property Tax Exemption
Full exemption (P&T); $650 credit for other veterans
The U.S. Virgin Islands exempts from all property taxes the home of a veteran with a service-connected permanent & total disability. Other honorably discharged veterans get a $650 tax credit on their home's assessed value.
Official U.S. Virgin Islands source ↗
Land Discount & First-Home Loan
10% off territory land + $220,000 low-interest first-home loan
In the U.S. Virgin Islands, veterans can purchase territory land at a 10% discount and qualify for a $220,000 low-interest loan to buy their first home.
Official U.S. Virgin Islands source ↗
Free Programs at University of the Virgin Islands
Select University of the Virgin Islands programs free
Veterans in the U.S. Virgin Islands can take select programs at the University of the Virgin Islands for free.
Official U.S. Virgin Islands source ↗
Civil Service Employment Preference
10 points (15 if disabled) on local exams
The U.S. Virgin Islands adds 10 preference points to a veteran's score on local civil-service tests, and 15 points for disabled veterans.
Official U.S. Virgin Islands source ↗
Free Veteran License Plates
Free specialty veteran plates
The U.S. Virgin Islands offers free specialty license plates to resident veterans — including plates for veterans (other-than-dishonorable discharge), disabled veterans, and Gold Star Families. The plates are free, though standard registration fees still apply.
Official U.S. Virgin Islands source ↗