Missouri 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 Missouri compares

Missouri is more limited overall, so veterans may need to rely more on federal benefits than unusually strong state-level programs.

Quick categories

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

🏠 Property Tax

2 tracked items

Former POW Property Tax Exemption (100% disabled)

Rating: 100% + former POW

Missouri fully exempts the homestead of a veteran who is BOTH a former prisoner of war AND rated 100% service-connected (Mo. Const. Art. X, Sec. 6). There is no general percentage-based exemption for other disabled veterans: proposals for one (HB 700 in 2025, HB 2306 and HJR 115 in 2026) did not pass. For most disabled veterans, the main help is the property tax credit below.

Eligibility: Former POW with a 100% service-connected rating; primary residence Source

100% Disabled Veteran Property Tax Credit

Rating: 100%

Up to $1,100 in property tax credits ($750 for renters) for 100% disabled veterans, subject to income limits.

Eligibility: 100% disabled veteran, income limits apply Source

💰 Income Tax

1 tracked item

Military Retirement Pay Exemption

Rating: None

Military retired pay fully exempt from Missouri income tax. Active duty pay deductible from taxable income. Combat zone pay fully exempt. SBP/RCSBP annuities: up to $47,633 deductible (2025).

Eligibility: Military retirees and survivors Source

🎓 Education

1 tracked item

Returning Heroes Education Act

Rating: None (combat veteran status)

Limits tuition to $50 per credit hour at public colleges/universities for combat veterans who served after 9/11, after all other financial aid applied.

Eligibility: Post-9/11 combat veterans, undergraduate programs Source

💼 Employment

1 tracked item

State Employment Preference

Rating: None

Veterans receive hiring preference for state government positions in Missouri.

Eligibility: Honorably discharged veterans Source

🎣 Recreation

1 tracked item

Disabled Veteran Hunting/Fishing Permits

Rating: 60%

Veterans with 60%+ service-connected disability or former POWs may fish and take certain wildlife without permit (except trout, deer, turkey, migratory birds). Reserve members activated in past 12 months: $5.50 reduced permit.

Eligibility: 60%+ disability or former POW Source

🚗 Vehicle

1 tracked item

Military License Plates

Rating: Varies

54 specialty military license plates available to honor veterans, retirees, service members, and family members.

Eligibility: Varies by plate type Source

🏥 Healthcare

1 tracked item

Missouri Veterans Homes

Rating: None

Seven veterans homes in Cameron, Cape Girardeau, Mexico, Mount Vernon, St. James, St. Louis, and Warrensburg.

Eligibility: Veterans needing long-term care 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.