Utah 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 Utah compares

Utah compares well with many states, especially if you qualify for its stronger programs in Property Tax, Income Tax, Education, Recreation.

Quick categories

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

🏠 Property Tax

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Disabled Veteran Property Tax Exemption

Rating: 10%

Up to $535,459 (2026) of taxable value exempt. Exemption proportional to disability percentage. 100% disabled get full amount. 10%+ disability required. Surviving spouses/orphans of KIA get full primary residence exemption.

Eligibility: 10%+ VA disability; surviving spouse/orphans of KIA Source

Active Duty Property Tax Exemption

Rating: None

Total property tax exemption on primary residence for active/reserve members stationed outside Utah for 200+ days in a continuous 365-day period.

Eligibility: Active duty stationed outside UT 200+ days Source

💰 Income Tax

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Military Retirement Pay Tax Credit

Rating: None

Nonrefundable credit equal to 4.5% of taxable military retirement pay, which offsets the state income tax on it. No age or dollar cap. The same applies to survivor benefits.

Eligibility: Military retirees and survivors Source

🎓 Education

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Purple Heart Tuition Waiver

Rating: None (Purple Heart or GI Bill exhaustion)

Tuition waiver at all state colleges for Purple Heart recipients. Veterans Tuition Gap Program covers tuition, fees, and books after federal benefits run out.

Eligibility: Purple Heart recipients; veterans who exhausted GI Bill Source

🎣 Recreation

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Discounted Hunting/Fishing Licenses (20%+)

Rating: 20%+

Utah residents with a 20%+ service-connected rating can buy discounted annual licenses: fishing $12, hunting $25.50, combination $28.50. Approve once and the discount carries over to renewals. (There is no free license for 50%+.)

Eligibility: 20%+ VA disability; free at 50%+ Source

Veterans with Disabilities Honor Pass

Rating: Any rated disability

Free annual pass for day use at all Utah State Parks (except certain locations) for veteran and up to 7 guests in same vehicle.

Eligibility: Disabled veteran Source

🚗 Vehicle

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Veteran License Plates

Rating: Varies

16 distinctive plates for veterans, military, and family members. Purple Heart recipients exempt from motor vehicle license and registration fees.

Eligibility: Varies by plate; Purple Heart for fee exemption Source

🏥 Healthcare

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Utah Veterans Homes

Rating: None

Four veterans homes providing long-term care for Utah veterans and eligible family members.

Eligibility: Utah veterans and eligible family 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.