West Virginia military retirement pay tax
West Virginia exempts military retirement and deducts up to $8,000 of other income at 65+ — treated as exempt here.
West Virginia disabled veteran license plate
Eligibility: 100% total & permanent SC disability, OR a grant under PL 663-79 / PL 187-82 / PL 77-90.
How to apply: Form DMV-48-D, Part 2 certified by the WV Dept. of Veterans Assistance, mail or in person at any DMV regional office.
Agency: DMV, certified via the Dept. of Veterans Assistance
Registration, parking, and toll notes
No registration fee for one plate — but you still pay a 50¢ insurance enforcement fee + $1/year litter fee.
No dedicated disabled-veteran toll program confirmed in West Virginia.
West Virginia property tax benefits
West Virginia provides a refundable income-tax credit for eligible homestead taxes actually paid on time, not an upfront full property-tax exemption. Current law, amended June 12, 2026, includes honorable discharge plus a 90% or greater service-connected rating or VA individual-unemployability eligibility. Older forms still use narrower wording: confirm year-specific treatment with the Tax Division. File the correct-year DV-1 with IT-140 and required receipts; do not also claim SCTC or HEPTC.
How to apply in West Virginia: forms, documents and filing steps
West Virginia education benefits
Eligible WV Medal of Honor/Purple Heart recipients can request an undergraduate tuition/mandatory-fee waiver, with aid offsets and an eight-semester limit. Re-education Assistance is discretionary; confirm funding. The old War Orphan law was repealed in 2025.
West Virginia recreation benefits
Qualifying resident P&T veterans, former POWs and veterans under the certified vehicle-fee exemption route may receive free wildlife privileges after the applicable certification process. Carry the issued privilege card and confirm additional permits. The separate Veterans Salute park offer is 10% off eligible stays, not free 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.