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Shelby County, Ohio

County · Printed 2026-11-07 · Intel current as of 2026-11-06 · localhost:3000/geos/county-oh-shelby

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Shelby County benefits

Shelby County Auditor: the Disabled Veteran Homestead Exemption ($58,000 for 2026, $500 to $800 a Year)

The Shelby County Auditor takes the disabled veteran homestead exemption on Form DTE 105I for an honorably discharged veteran rated 100% service-connected (or paid at 100% for…

Gate: 100% service-connected (or paid at 100% for TDIU)

co.shelby.oh.us/208/Homestead-Tax-Reduction

Shelby County Recorder (Jodi Siegel): Soldiers Discharge Records (DD-214) Recorded

The Shelby County Recorder (Jodi Siegel, 129 E Court Street, 2nd Floor, Shelby County Annex, Sidney, 937-498-7270) answers its own FAQ "Does your office record Soldiers Discharge…

co.shelby.oh.us/Faq.aspx?TID=25

Shelby County Veterans Transportation Service: Free Van Rides to the Dayton VA Medical Center and the Lima CBOC

The Shelby County Veterans Service Commission drives qualifying veterans free of charge in a multi-passenger van to the Dayton VA Medical Center, the Lima CBOC and other VA or…

shelbycountyveterans.org/transportation

Ohio benefits that apply here

Ohio Civil Service Examination Credit for Veterans

A veteran who passes an Ohio classified civil service exam gets 20% of the grade added, and a Guard or reserve member who has finished initial training gets 15%.

codes.ohio.gov/ohio-revised-code/section-124.23

Ohio County Recorders: Free Discharge Recording and the Ohio Veterans ID Card

Every county recorder must record a discharge free, keep it out of the public record for 75 years, give one free certified copy, and expunge it or the separation code on request.

codes.ohio.gov/ohio-revised-code/section-317.24

Ohio Disabled Veteran License Plates and Driver License

No registration fee, service fee, or local motor vehicle tax on the first vehicle for a veteran rated or compensated at 100% service-connected, or awarded a VA vehicle allowance.

Gate: Rated or compensated at 100%

www.bmv.ohio.gov/military-veterans-with-disabilities-plates.aspx

Ohio Veterans Homes

State nursing care at Sandusky and Georgetown for an honorably discharged Ohio veteran who served in wartime, or holds a listed expeditionary medal, and who cannot earn a living…

dvs.ohio.gov/veterans-homes/apply-today

79 federal benefits apply here as well and are left off this page; the place page lists them.