Washington Veteran Benefits
Veteran and military benefits available in Washington: property-tax exemptions, tuition waivers, license and park-fee waivers, and more — each verified from an official Washington source.
Property Tax Exemption for Veterans with Disabilities
Large property tax reduction (income-based)
Washington's property tax exemption program helps veterans with an 80%+ service-connected rating (or paid at the 100% rate) who meet an income threshold. Importantly, VA disability compensation is excluded when calculating your income for eligibility.
Washington Tuition Waiver
Tuition & fees waived at public colleges (vets & dependents)
Washington public community colleges and universities waive all or part of tuition and fees for eligible veterans and National Guard members, and waive ALL undergraduate tuition and fees for eligible dependents of totally-disabled or deceased veterans (up to 200 quarter credits).
Lifetime Disabled Veteran Parks Pass
Free day-use, camping, moorage & boat launch
Washington residents who are veterans with a 30% or greater service-connected disability can get a free Lifetime Disabled Veteran Pass — free day-use parking (no Discover Pass needed), boat launch, trailer dump, and free camping or moorage at state parks.
Reduced-Fee Hunting & Fishing Licenses (Disabled Vets)
Reduced-fee hunting & fishing licenses
The Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife offers reduced-fee licenses to resident veterans with a 30% or greater service-connected disability (and to resident veterans 65+ with any service-connected disability), under RCW 77.32.480.