Four separate Vermont exemptions unlocked by one federal form: no registration fee, no emissions or electric vehicle fee, no title fee, no purchase and use tax, and no driver license fee, for a vehicle bought with VA financial assistance.
An approved VA Form 21-4502. Every one of the four exemptions turns on a copy of an approved VA Form 21-4502 certifying entitlement to VA financial assistance to acquire the vehicle. No disability rating percentage appears in any of them, and a 100 percent rating alone does not qualify, so the rating filter neither hides nor grants this benefit.
Addison County has no county website and no veterans service office of its own; claims are filed through the Office of Veterans Affairs’ certified service officers in Montpelier, by appointment at 802-828-1082.
Any Vermont veteran, by statewide service officers. The Office’s certified service officers help veterans file claims without a rating test, so the rating filter never hides this benefit.
Bennington County has no veterans service office of its own; claims are filed through the Office of Veterans Affairs’ certified service officers in Montpelier, by appointment at 802-828-1082.
Any Vermont veteran, by statewide service officers. The Office’s certified service officers help veterans file claims without a rating test, so the rating filter never hides this benefit.
Caledonia County has no veterans service office of its own; claims are filed through the Office of Veterans Affairs’ certified service officers in Montpelier, by appointment at 802-828-1082.
Any Vermont veteran, by statewide service officers. The Office’s certified service officers help veterans file claims without a rating test, so the rating filter never hides this benefit.
Chittenden County has no veterans service office of its own: claims are filed through the Office of Veterans Affairs’ certified service officers in Montpelier, by appointment at 802-828-1082, who complete federal disability and pension applications.
Any Vermont veteran, by statewide service officers. The Office’s certified service officers help veterans file claims without a rating test, so the rating filter never hides this benefit.
Essex County has no veterans service office of its own; claims are filed through the Office of Veterans Affairs’ certified service officers in Montpelier, by appointment at 802-828-1082.
Any Vermont veteran, by statewide service officers. The Office’s certified service officers help veterans file claims without a rating test, so the rating filter never hides this benefit.
Franklin County has no veterans service office of its own; its sheriff’s office site publishes services but no veteran programme, and claims are filed through the Office of Veterans Affairs’ certified service officers in Montpelier, by appointment at 802-828-1082.
Any Vermont veteran, by statewide service officers. The Office’s certified service officers help veterans file claims without a rating test, so the rating filter never hides this benefit.
Grand Isle County has no veterans service office of its own; claims are filed through the Office of Veterans Affairs’ certified service officers in Montpelier, by appointment at 802-828-1082.
Any Vermont veteran, by statewide service officers. The Office’s certified service officers help veterans file claims without a rating test, so the rating filter never hides this benefit.
Lamoille County has no veterans service office of its own; claims are filed through the Office of Veterans Affairs’ certified service officers in Montpelier, by appointment at 802-828-1082.
Any Vermont veteran, by statewide service officers. The Office’s certified service officers help veterans file claims without a rating test, so the rating filter never hides this benefit.
Orange County has no veterans service office of its own; claims are filed through the Office of Veterans Affairs’ certified service officers in Montpelier, by appointment at 802-828-1082.
Any Vermont veteran, by statewide service officers. The Office’s certified service officers help veterans file claims without a rating test, so the rating filter never hides this benefit.
Orleans County has no veterans service office of its own; claims are filed through the Office of Veterans Affairs’ certified service officers in Montpelier, by appointment at 802-828-1082.
Any Vermont veteran, by statewide service officers. The Office’s certified service officers help veterans file claims without a rating test, so the rating filter never hides this benefit.
Rutland County has no county website, no sheriff site and no veterans service office of its own; claims are filed through the Office of Veterans Affairs’ certified service officers in Montpelier, by appointment at 802-828-1082.
Any Vermont veteran, by statewide service officers. The Office’s certified service officers help veterans file claims without a rating test, so the rating filter never hides this benefit.
Washington County has no county website and no veterans service office of its own; claims are filed through the Office of Veterans Affairs’ certified service officers, by appointment at 802-828-1082 - the Office itself sits in the county, at 118 State Street, Montpelier.
Any Vermont veteran, by statewide service officers. The Office’s certified service officers help veterans file claims without a rating test, so the rating filter never hides this benefit.
Windham County has no veterans service office of its own; claims are filed through the Office of Veterans Affairs’ certified service officers in Montpelier, by appointment at 802-828-1082.
Any Vermont veteran, by statewide service officers. The Office’s certified service officers help veterans file claims without a rating test, so the rating filter never hides this benefit.
Windsor County has no county website and no veterans service office of its own; claims are filed through the Office of Veterans Affairs’ certified service officers in Montpelier, by appointment at 802-828-1082. The veterans treatment docket pilot described in 2018 sat in this county and is not on the Judiciary’s current list.
Any Vermont veteran, by statewide service officers. The Office’s certified service officers help veterans file claims without a rating test, so the rating filter never hides this benefit.
A never-repealed State bonus of $10 for each month served, up to $120, for an enlisted person who entered from Vermont between August 5, 1964 and March 31, 1973, payable to a spouse or lineal heirs if the veteran has died.
Enlisted service between August 5, 1964 and March 31, 1973. The bonus reaches an enlisted individual in the U.S. Armed Forces during that window who resided in Vermont at the time of enlistment or induction. No disability rating is involved, so the rating filter never hides this benefit.
A "veteran" designation on a Vermont driver license or ID, and military, veteran, gold star, and next-of-kin plates at no additional charge. Being disabled in service is a route to both, even without an honorable characterization.
Veteran status under 38 U.S.C. 101(2), or disabled in service. The designation and the plate reach a veteran under 38 U.S.C. 101(2) and an individual disabled during active military, naval, air, or space service under 38 U.S.C. 101(24). The Office of Veterans Affairs confirms an honorable discharge, a discharge under honorable conditions, or disability incurred in service. No disability rating percentage applies, so the rating filter never hides this benefit.
A $250 refundable credit against Vermont income tax for any resident or part-year resident who served in the uniformed services, at a federal AGI of $25,000 or less, phasing out to nothing at $30,000. It is new for tax year 2025 and has no discharge characterization test.
Federal AGI of $25,000 or less for the full $250. The credit is $250 at a federal AGI of $25,000 or less, reduced by $5 for each $100 of AGI above $25,000, and gone at $30,000. It is refundable, so it is paid even where there is no Vermont tax to offset.
A one-time payment of up to $500 for a Vermont veteran or veteran family in a financial crisis, for housing, utilities, or another critical need. The application is taken over the phone and takes about ten minutes.
Low income and in a financial crisis. The fund is for a low-income Vermont veteran or veteran family in a financial crisis. No published income table applies. Assistance is given only where the applicant would not be better served by another State, federal, or private program.
Three State medals: the Veterans Medal for two years of federal active duty, the Distinguished Service Medal for combat theater service, and the Patriot’s Medal presented to the family of a Vermonter killed in action since February 28, 1961.
Two years of federal active duty and an honorable discharge. The Veterans’ Medal requires a minimum two-year tour of federal active duty with an honorable discharge, unless discharged for the convenience of the government or retired from a reserve component. Death before separation, missing in action status, and current active duty with more than four years of service are alternatives. No disability rating is involved, so the rating filter never hides this benefit.
A grant fund for long-term care, homeless veterans, transportation, veterans service programs, and recognition, funded by a checkoff on the Vermont income tax return and awarded on the recommendation of a nine-member committee.
Vermont residence, active duty, and an honorable discharge. Section 1548(d) defines veteran for this fund as a Vermont resident who served on active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces or the Vermont National Guard or Air National Guard and received an honorable discharge. No disability rating is involved, so the rating filter never hides this benefit.
The Vernon County Recorder of Deeds, Shelly Baldwin, Courthouse Room 11, 100 West Cherry Street, Nevada (417-448-2520), lists military discharges among the records it helps with; RSMo 59.480 makes the recording and copies free and limits copies to the veteran or an authorized party.
Any veteran with a discharge. Recording and copies are free under the State statute; copies go only to the veteran or the people 59.480 names. No rating is needed.
Butler County publishes no county veterans office and no veterans treatment court; a county veteran’s claims help comes from the Kansas Office of Veterans Services, whose Veteran Service Representatives serve from the Wichita field office and by appointment throughout the region.
Any veteran. The state’s Veteran Service Representatives assist any veteran with claims at no cost; no county programme exists to gate.
Riley County publishes no county veterans office and no veterans treatment court; the county’s veteran claims help comes from the Kansas Office of Veterans Services, whose Manhattan field office serves the county.
Any veteran. The state’s Veteran Service Representatives assist any veteran with claims at no cost; no county programme exists to gate.
A free digital Veteran ID Card for proof of service at businesses, for a veteran with an honorable or general discharge, and a VA health ID card for enrolled veterans.
Honorable or general discharge. The VIC needs an honorable or general discharge; the VHIC needs VA health care enrollment.
Short-term help for a Cook County veteran in financial hardship: up to $2,000 a year toward rent or mortgage, $550 toward past-due utilities, $200 for phone and internet, grocery and hygiene gift cards, bus cards for VA and job trips, and up to $3,000 toward burial or cremation. It needs an honorable or general discharge, three months in the county and an income test.
Financial hardship and income guidelines. Household income must be within the Commission's guidelines, with an honorable or general discharge and three months in Cook County. No rating is needed.
DuPage County's Veterans Assistance Commission in Wheaton gives temporary emergency help with rent or mortgage, utilities, food, car costs, prescriptions, burial and rides to VA care to veterans with an honorable or general discharge below 300% of the poverty level after an unexpected financial event, and its accredited service officer files VA claims. Call 630-407-5655.
Below 300% of the federal poverty level for financial help. Financial help needs DuPage residence, an honorable or general discharge, an unexpected financial event and income under 300% of the poverty level. Claims help is open to any veteran. No rating is needed.
Lake County's Veterans Assistance Commission in Gurnee files VA claims and appeals free, with an accredited attorney, and pays one emergency bill a year for rent, mortgage, utilities or shelter. Its financial help asks for more than 24 months of active duty and an honorable or general discharge without misconduct, which the Act does not. Call 847-377-3344.
More than 24 months of active duty for financial help, by the Commission's rule. Financial help is once in 12 months for a Lake County resident with an honorable or general discharge without misconduct and more than 24 months of active duty. Claims help is open to any veteran. No rating is needed.
Madison County's Veterans Assistance Commission in Edwardsville files VA claims free and pays rent, mortgage, utilities, food, hygiene items, pet food, bus tokens and, once in a lifetime, part of a delinquent property tax bill, for residents in need: interim help at the State standard of need while VA benefits are pending, and one-time emergency help under 200% of the poverty line. Call 618-296-4554.
Income and need; under 200% of the poverty line for emergency help. Interim help follows the State standard of need; emergency help is one time, under 200% of the poverty guidelines. Claims help is open to any veteran. No rating is needed.
The Veterans Assistance Commission of McHenry County, at 667 Ware Road, Suite 100, Woodstock, gives honorably discharged veterans and eligible family emergency help with shelter, food and utilities after a service officer interview, VA claims help, transport to the Lovell FHCC in North Chicago, wellness programmes and caregiver relief; (815) 334-4229.
Veterans and qualified family in McHenry County. A McHenry County veteran, or a qualifying spouse or survivor, who meets the commission's need standard. No rating is needed.
The Veterans Assistance Commission of Rock Island County, at 4000 46th Avenue, Rock Island, gives temporary help with rent, utilities, food and hygiene items to veterans who meet SNAP income limits and have applied for SNAP, files VA claims, and helps with the county tax exemption paperwork; (309) 558-3545.
Veterans and qualified family in Rock Island County. A Rock Island County veteran, or a qualifying spouse or survivor, who meets the commission's need standard. No rating is needed.
The Veterans Assistance Commission of Sangamon County gives eligible veterans and families an annual one-time emergency grant for rent, utilities, food, prescriptions or burial, VA claims help from accredited service officers, and van rides to the Danville, Peoria and St. Louis VA facilities; 300 S. 9th Street, Springfield, (217) 753-6680.
Veterans and qualified family in Sangamon County. A Sangamon County veteran, or a qualifying spouse or survivor, who meets the commission's need standard. No rating is needed.
St. Clair County's Veterans Assistance Commission in Belleville files VA claims free through accredited service officers, files veterans' property tax exemptions with the Assessor, and pays rent, mortgage, utilities and food vouchers for veterans and surviving spouses under 138% of the poverty line, up to six times and $10,000 a year. Call 618-277-0040.
At or under 138% of the federal poverty line for financial help. Financial help needs 90 days in St. Clair County and household income at or under 138% of the poverty line. Claims and property tax help are open to any veteran. No rating is needed.
Will County's Veterans Assistance Commission pays rent, utilities, food and personal needs straight to vendors for veterans below 150% of the federal poverty level who join its employment programme, and its accredited service officers file VA compensation, pension and Aid and Attendance claims. Its 2025 report says county money cannot pay mortgages or property tax arrears, though its web page still lists mortgages.
Below 150% of the federal poverty level for financial help. Financial help needs household income below 150% of the poverty level and, if able to work, the employment programme. Claims help is open to any veteran. No rating is needed.
The Veterans Assistance Commission of Winnebago County, a unit of local government under the Military Veterans Assistance Act financed by county taxpayers, gives emergency financial assistance and VA claims help to veterans and qualified dependents, at 555 N. Court Street, Suite 300, Rockford, 815-516-2850, weekdays 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Veterans and qualified dependents in Winnebago County. A Winnebago County veteran or qualified dependent with limited resources and an honorable discharge. No rating is needed.
The Veterans Court of Southern Indiana, run since 2011 from Floyd Superior Court 3 under Judge Maria D. Granger with Scott and Clark County teams, offers veterans with a criminal charge or a supervision violation treatment, peer mentors, housing and job help in place of ordinary prosecution, for at least 11 months; sessions are every other Tuesday at Liberty Place, New Albany. Call 812-948-5410 to ask for an assessment.
Justice-involved veteran. The court is for a veteran with a pending eligible case who volunteers and is accepted. A disability rating is not the test.
Code 1.0501 puts Veterans Day on 11 November. The personnel rules still put it on the fourth Monday in October, a date federal law abandoned in 1978. Practice follows the statute, by annual proclamation.
The statute controls: 11 November. Code 1.0501(9) makes 11 November a public holiday in American Samoa. The Governor’s office confirms the observance each year by general memorandum.
Garland County is building a memorial to its veterans and veterans with home and family ties to the county in the Hot Springs Greenway; a veteran's name and service information goes on a brick for $100.
Memorial, no eligibility. The memorial honours Garland County veterans and veterans with home and family ties to the county. No benefit is attached.
The Lenawee County Sheriff's Byrne JAG Innovative Reentry Initiatives grant names veteran services among the focus areas of a reentry team that works inmates from entry to release, and the Sheriff's February 2026 report to the Criminal Justice Committee records that the jail 'Began veteran's services for inmates'; the county publishes no rules for what those services are.
Veteran inmates. The reports say the jail began veterans services and a grant names veteran services as a focus; no eligibility rule is published.
The Victoria County Clerk records military discharges at no charge under Local Government Code 192.002 and issues certified copies free under Government Code 603.003(a), from the office at 115 N. Bridge Street, Victoria; a recorded discharge is confidential under Government Code 552.140.
Veteran with a discharge to record. The statute takes the filing free and sets who may get copies. The rating filter never hides this entry.
The Victoria County Clerk’s Thank a Vet program issues a veteran photo I.D. card - free, with the free DD-214 filing, which is kept non-public and viewable only by the veteran and immediate family - that participating Victoria County merchants honour with discounts; the merchant list sits on the clerk’s page and is updated weekly.
Honorably discharged veteran with a DD-214 to file. The card issues after the free filing; the discharge record is non-public. The rating filter never hides this entry.
Virginia Beach exempts one passenger car, pickup, or panel truck used mainly by or for a veteran rated 100% service-connected, permanent, and total, and rechecks eligibility every three years.
100% permanent and total. One passenger car, pickup, or panel truck used mainly by or for the veteran. The city form asks for a VA letter showing a 100% service-connected, permanent, and total disability. One path is a VA rating of 100% that is service-connected, permanent, and total.
Free parking in Virginia Beach city garages, lots, and meters for a vehicle with Disabled Veteran, Purple Heart, Medal of Honor, Prisoner of War, Pearl Harbor Survivor, or certain valor medal plates.
Plates issued to the veteran. The vehicle displays plates issued to the veteran under the listed sections. Disabled Veteran plates need a VA-certified service-connected disability at any rating; the medal and Prisoner of War plates need no rating.
No Virginia Beach vehicle license fee on one vehicle of a disabled veteran or unremarried surviving spouse with Disabled Veteran plates, on Prisoner of War and Medal of Honor plates, or on a vehicle owned by a nonresident service member stationed in the city.
Disabled Veteran, Prisoner of War, or Medal of Honor plates, or military orders. One vehicle of a disabled veteran exempt from state registration fees, or of a surviving spouse with Disabled Veteran plates; any vehicle with Prisoner of War or Medal of Honor plates; or a vehicle owned solely by a nonresident service member in the city on orders.
Virginia Beach taxes one vehicle of a veteran with limb loss, blindness, or a permanent and total service-connected disability at $1.50 per $100 instead of $4.00. It can sit on a second vehicle alongside the statewide exemption.
Permanent and total, service-connected. One route in Code of Virginia § 58.1-3506(A)(19): a permanent and total service-connected disability. No percentage is named. The current Virginia Beach rate for the class is $1.50 per $100 on one vehicle.
Free help from the Department of Veterans Services preparing, filing, and tracking VA disability, pension, and survivor claims, through offices across Virginia.
A Department of Veterans Services representative meets veterans and families in Fluvanna County on the first Wednesday of every month, 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., at the Parks and Recreation Center at 5725 James Madison Highway, by appointment through the Charlottesville benefits office.
Disabled Veteran plates for any service-connected rating. One vehicle can be free of the annual registration fee and the annual plate fee when VA certifies limb loss, blindness, or permanent and total disability.
Any service-connected rating. Any veteran VA certifies as having a service-connected disability may get Disabled Veteran plates. DMV lists a $10 annual plate fee in addition to registration, unless the free-fee tier below applies.