Washington veteran disability benefits
State benefits that Washington 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 Washington's agency makes the final eligibility call.
Property Tax Exemption for Veterans with Disabilities
Income-based property tax exemption on a disabled veteran's primary residence.
Requires an 80% rating OR compensation at the 100% rate; VA disability/DIC payments excluded from the disposable-income calc; county income thresholds apply.
Official source (verified 2026-06-08)Reduced-Fee Hunting & Fishing Licenses
Reduced-fee resident and non-resident fishing/hunting licenses for disabled veterans.
Available at a 30%+ service-connected rating.
Official source (verified 2026-06-08)State Parks Lifetime Disabled Veteran Pass
Free lifetime Washington State Parks pass for disabled veterans.
Available at a 30%+ service-connected rating.
Official source (verified 2026-06-08)Tuition Waiver for Dependents of 100% Disabled Veterans
State colleges waive undergraduate tuition/fees (up to 250 quarter credits) for eligible dependents/spouse of a 100%-rated veteran.
Veteran must be rated 100%; benefit is for dependents and surviving spouse.
Official source (verified 2026-06-08)Free Disabled Veteran License Plates
Free Washington State Disabled Veteran's license plates.
Listed by WDVA at the 100% rating level.
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.