Massachusetts veteran benefits by rating
A rating alone does not establish eligibility. Programs have their own residency, income, service and application rules. Check the linked official source before applying.
Benefits and eligibility
| Rating or basis | Benefit | Summary and conditions | Official source and checked date |
|---|---|---|---|
| See source eligibility terms | Property tax | Massachusetts municipalities may fully exempt qualifying veterans who are paraplegic or rated 100 percent for service-connected blindness. The local exemption covers the full qualifying property tax. Check the official source for application and eligibility conditions not covered here. Unconfirmed details
| www.mass.gov |
| See source eligibility terms | State parks | Massachusetts waives daily parking fees at state conservation facilities for vehicles displaying disabled veteran plates. Daily parking fees are waived for vehicles with disabled veteran plates. Check the official source for application and eligibility conditions not covered here. Unconfirmed details
| www.mass.gov |
| 10 percent or higher | Property tax | Qualifying Massachusetts veterans rated at least 10 percent can receive a $400 local property tax exemption, with higher amounts where adopted. The base local exemption is $400, with locally adopted increases possible. Check the official source for application and eligibility conditions not covered here. Unconfirmed details
| www.mass.gov |
| 60 percent or higher | Vehicle | Massachusetts issues disabled veteran plates to qualifying residents with permanent parking eligibility and service-connected mobility conditions totaling at least 60 percent. Check the official source for application and eligibility conditions not covered here. Unconfirmed details
| www.mass.gov |
| 100 percent | Property tax | Qualifying Massachusetts veterans rated at least 100 percent can receive a $1,000 local property tax exemption, with higher amounts where adopted. The base local exemption is $1,000, with locally adopted increases possible. Check the official source for application and eligibility conditions not covered here. Unconfirmed details
| www.mass.gov |
| 100 percent; includes individual unemployability | Vehicle | Massachusetts waives vehicle registration fees for qualifying veterans rated 100 percent or individually unemployable, with special plate, title, sales tax, and reinstatement exceptions. Qualifying vehicle registration fees are waived, subject to the listed fee exceptions. Check the official source for application and eligibility conditions not covered here. Unconfirmed details
| www.mass.gov |
| 100 percent; includes individual unemployability | Vehicle | Massachusetts exempts one qualifying noncommercial passenger vehicle or pickup from excise tax for veterans rated 100 percent or individually unemployable. Excise tax is waived for one qualifying passenger vehicle or pickup. Check the official source for application and eligibility conditions not covered here. Unconfirmed details
| www.mass.gov |
Source gaps
- Hunting and fishing: Massachusetts hunting and fishing: The verified state tax page supports property exemptions but does not establish disability-based hunting or fishing license benefits. Sources tried: www.mass.gov.
- Dependent tuition: Massachusetts dependent tuition: The education page describes veteran and survivor assistance; no state tuition rule for a living disabled veteran's dependents was established. Sources tried: www.mass.gov.
State veterans homes
Massachusetts operates state veterans care facilities.
www.mass.gov
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State veterans agency
Massachusetts Executive Office of Veterans Services serves veterans in Massachusetts.
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