Delaware Veteran Benefits

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Benefits organized by category so you can quickly compare tax relief, education support, recreation perks, and more.

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How Delaware compares

Delaware offers a solid middle-tier package with 10 tracked benefits and decent support in Property Tax, Income Tax, Education, Recreation.

Quick categories

🏠 Property Tax 💰 Income Tax 🎓 Education 🎣 Recreation 🚗 Vehicle 🏥 Healthcare

🏠 Property Tax

2 tracked items

Disabled Veterans School Tax Credit

Rating: 100%

100% disabled veterans receive a 100% tax credit against school district property tax on primary residence. Must be rated 100% (schedular, P&T, or TDIU) and a Delaware resident for 3+ years.

Eligibility: 100% VA disabled, DE resident 3+ years Source

Disabled Veteran Assessed Value Reduction

Rating: 100%

Veterans with 100% disability qualify for $445,000 reduction in assessed home value, subject to ownership, residency, and income limits ($159,750 for 2025).

Eligibility: 100% disabled veteran, income limits apply Source

💰 Income Tax

2 tracked items

Military Retired Pay Exclusion

Rating: None

Delaware residents can exclude $12,500 of military retired pay from state income tax. Disability retirement pay for service-related injuries is fully exempt.

Eligibility: Retired military, Delaware resident Source

No Sales Tax

Rating: None

Delaware has no state or local sales taxes, benefiting all residents including veterans.

Eligibility: All residents Source

🎓 Education

2 tracked items

Delaware National Guard Tuition Assistance

Rating: None

Active Delaware National Guard members eligible for funding support for post-secondary education tuition and fees.

Eligibility: Active Delaware National Guard member Source

Dependents of KIA Tuition Waiver

Rating: N/A (dependent benefit)

Children of service members KIA or who died from service-related causes receive up to 4 years tuition-free college. Child must be 16-24 and DE resident for 3+ years.

Eligibility: Children of KIA service members, age 16-24, DE resident 3 years Source

🎣 Recreation

2 tracked items

Free Hunting/Fishing/Trapping License

Rating: 60%

Active duty members stationed in Delaware and veterans with 60%+ disability get no-fee hunting, trapping, and fishing license. OIF/OEF veterans get one-time 12-month exemption post-discharge.

Eligibility: 60%+ disabled veteran or active duty stationed in DE Source

State Parks Discount

Rating: None

Veterans with a vehicle registered in Delaware receive 50% discount on annual fee for vehicle entrance to state parks and recreational areas.

Eligibility: Honorably served veteran with DE-registered vehicle Source

🚗 Vehicle

1 tracked item

Special Veteran License Plates

Rating: Varies

Special plates for Former POWs, Purple Heart recipients, Disabled Veterans, and others through DMV.

Eligibility: Varies by plate type Source

🏥 Healthcare

1 tracked item

Delaware Veterans Home

Rating: None

State veterans home in Milford for veterans who were DE residents 1+ year, served 180+ days active duty, and need nursing home level care.

Eligibility: DE resident 1 year, 180+ days active duty, nursing care need Source
⚠️ Verify Before You Rely: State veteran benefits change frequently. The information above is summarized for general guidance and may not reflect the most current laws, amounts, or eligibility requirements. Always verify with your state VA office or state Department of Veterans Affairs before making financial decisions. Last reviewed: April 2026.