Colorado veteran disability benefits
State benefits that Colorado offers veterans with a service-connected disability, on top of your federal VA compensation. Each one links to its official source. This is educational information, not legal advice, and Colorado's agency makes the final eligibility call.
Disabled Veteran Property Tax Exemption
Exempts 50% of the first $200,000 of actual value of a primary residence.
Requires 100% permanent & total. As of tax year 2025 (Amendment G), veterans with VA Individual Unemployability (TDIU) also qualify.
Official source (verified 2026-06-08)Military Retirement Subtraction
Retirees under 55 may subtract a capped amount of military retirement pay; 55+ use the larger pension subtraction.
Age-based, not rating-gated. VA disability pay is not state-taxed.
Official source (verified 2026-06-08)Disabled Veteran License Plate (fees waived)
Veterans 50%+ disabled get a 'D.V.' plate and pay no registration taxes/fees on one vehicle.
One motor vehicle exempt from registration taxes and fees.
Official source (verified 2026-06-08)Independence Pass (free state parks)
Veterans rated 50%+ receive a free annual pass for unlimited Colorado state park access.
50%+ combined rating, or loss of use of hands/feet, or permanent blindness; Purple Heart recipients qualify regardless of rating.
Official source (verified 2026-06-08)Most state benefits scale with your VA combined rating.
Estimate your combined rating for free, then see what you can claim to reach the thresholds above.
VA Disability Pro is an independent tool. It is not the VA, not a law firm, and not a VA-accredited representative. State benefits and eligibility change; always confirm with the official sources linked above.