District of Columbia military retirement pay tax
DC taxes military retirement as ordinary income.
District of Columbia disabled veteran license plate
Eligibility: Service-connected total and permanent (100% P&T) disability rating; DC resident.
How to apply: DC DMV Service Center + VA Benefit Summary Letter. For the wheelchair-symbol variant, also submit the "Application for Disability Parking Tags and Placard."
Agency: DC DMV Service Center
Registration, parking, and toll notes
No application/registration/renewal fee for one set of tags (100% P&T only).
No dedicated disabled-veteran toll program confirmed in District of Columbia.
District of Columbia property tax benefits
2026: qualifying permanent-and-total service-connected disability or 100% compensation due to individual unemployability may qualify for a $445,000 assessed-value deduction, not a cash payment. Ownership, principal-residence and income rules apply: 2024 household federal AGI must be below $163,500. Start with MOVA; this does not stack with ordinary homestead relief.
How to apply in District of ColumbiaDistrict of Columbia education benefits
DC Guard members may qualify for DC Tuition Assistance under the current fiscal-year policy. FY2026 allows up to $20,500 subject to funding and school eligibility. Apply before courses begin; payment goes to the school, not the veteran.
District of Columbia recreation benefits
September 2026 review: DC fishing generally requires a paid calendar-year license for ages 16-64; the published exemptions are age-based, not based on veteran status. Apply online through DOEE and carry the issued license. A federal Military Lifetime Pass is separate and does not authorize fishing or cover camping.
How to apply for recreation benefitsEducational disclaimer
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