Vermont military retirement pay tax
Vermont offers a partial military retirement exclusion — treated as exempt here.
Vermont disabled veteran license plate
Eligibility: Plate: any SC disability rating. Fee waiver: stricter — only if the VA paid for a vehicle MODIFICATION to accommodate the disability (100% rating alone does not trigger it).
How to apply: Vermont Certificate of Veteran Status + Universal Medical Evaluation/Progress Report, at any VT DMV office.
Agency: DMV, certification via the Office of Veterans Affairs
Registration, parking, and toll notes
Only with VA-funded vehicle modification: no sales/use tax, registration fee, or license fee. All other veterans pay standard fees.
No dedicated disabled-veteran toll program confirmed in Vermont.
Vermont property tax benefits
Vermont's eligible veteran/family residence exemption is at least $10,000 of appraised value, with a local option up to $40,000, applying to municipal and education taxes. It is not a cash award. Start with Vermont OVA before May 1, then confirm the local tax record. The 2026 window is closed; request next-cycle instructions. Permanent-disability approvals have a statutory continuation exception to annual filing.
Vermont education benefits
Vermont's Guard Tuition Benefit is an interest-free, forgivable loan for qualifying active Vermont Guard members, with service obligations and possible repayment. A separate Armed Services Scholarship supports qualifying military survivors. Neither is a blanket tuition waiver for every veteran.
Vermont recreation benefits
Qualifying Vermont veterans with a current or former 60%+ service-connected rating may obtain free permanent wildlife licenses, with annual updates and separate permit requirements. Eligible ME/NH veterans use a one-year reciprocal route. The separate $2 Green Mountain Passport is issued by town clerks for qualifying resident veterans and covers day use, not camping.
Educational disclaimer
VetOps is not VA, a VSO, DMV, DOT, a tax advisor, or a government agency. This guide is educational only, does not provide legal, financial, or tax advice, and does not guarantee benefits or tax outcomes.