VA · BENEFITS BY STATE
Virginia offers major local tax exemptions at qualifying ratings, along with education, tax-subtraction, employment, and claims-support programs.
Every summary below links to the responsible public agency. Eligibility rules can be case-specific, so use this page as a map and confirm details at the source before acting.
100% service-connected permanent and total, including qualifying IU rated permanent and total
Exempts the principal residence and qualifying land from local real-estate taxation. Certain unremarried surviving spouses may continue the benefit.
100% service-connected permanent and total
Exempts one qualifying passenger vehicle or pickup used primarily by or for the disabled veteran from local personal-property tax.
Eligible military benefits included in federal taxable income
Virginia allows a subtraction of up to $40,000 for tax year 2025 and later. It is a capped subtraction—not a blanket elimination of state tax on all military retirement pay.
Qualifying spouses and children; disability, service, residency, and combat-related rules apply
May provide education benefits at Virginia public institutions for eligible survivors and dependents, including some families of veterans rated permanently disabled under the program rules.
Virginia veterans and eligible family members
Virginia DVS benefits offices provide information and assistance with disability claims, pensions, and related veteran programs.
