Washington 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	Hunting and fishing	Washington resident veterans age 65 or older with a service-connected disability can receive discounted hunting and fishing licenses. Eligible hunting and fishing licenses are discounted. Check the official source for application and eligibility conditions not covered here. Unconfirmed details The source does not give a numeric rating threshold. A permanent and total requirement is unconfirmed. Eligibility through individual unemployability is unconfirmed. Whether this program uses the disability rating or compensation rate is unconfirmed.	dva.wa.gov Checked 2026-09-25
30 percent or higher	Hunting and fishing	Washington resident veterans rated at least 30 percent service-connected can receive discounted hunting and fishing licenses. Eligible hunting and fishing licenses are discounted. Check the official source for application and eligibility conditions not covered here. Unconfirmed details A permanent and total requirement is unconfirmed. Eligibility through individual unemployability is unconfirmed.	dva.wa.gov Checked 2026-09-25
30 percent or higher	State parks	Washington veterans rated at least 30 percent service-connected receive free park parking, camping, and moorage, with reservation and change fees payable. Park parking, boat launch, trailer dump, camping, and moorage are free, excluding reservation and change fees. Check the official source for application and eligibility conditions not covered here. Unconfirmed details A permanent and total requirement is unconfirmed. Eligibility through individual unemployability is unconfirmed.	dva.wa.gov Checked 2026-09-25
70 percent or higher	Vehicle	Washington offers disabled veteran parking permits to qualifying veterans rated at least 70 percent who use a service animal. Check the official source for application and eligibility conditions not covered here. Unconfirmed details A permanent and total requirement is unconfirmed. Eligibility through individual unemployability is unconfirmed. The benefit amount is unconfirmed.	dva.wa.gov Checked 2026-09-25
80 percent or higher	Property tax	Qualifying Washington veterans rated at least 80 percent or compensated at 100 percent can receive income-based property tax relief on their primary residence. Check the official source for application and eligibility conditions not covered here. Applications are filed with the county. Unconfirmed details A permanent and total requirement is unconfirmed. Eligibility through individual unemployability is unconfirmed. The benefit amount is unconfirmed. Surviving spouse eligibility is unconfirmed. The applicable tax year is unconfirmed.	dor.wa.gov Checked 2026-09-25
100 percent	Dependent tuition	Eligible dependents of qualifying Washington veterans rated 100 percent disabled receive undergraduate tuition and fee waivers for up to 200 quarter credits. Undergraduate tuition and fees are waived for up to 200 quarter credits or equivalent semester credits. Check the official source for application and eligibility conditions not covered here. Unconfirmed details A permanent and total requirement is unconfirmed. Eligibility through individual unemployability is unconfirmed.	dva.wa.gov Checked 2026-09-25
100 percent compensation rate	Vehicle	Washington offers disabled veteran plates to qualifying veterans receiving service-connected compensation at 100 percent expected to last more than one year. Check the official source for application and eligibility conditions not covered here. Unconfirmed details A permanent and total requirement is unconfirmed. Eligibility through individual unemployability is unconfirmed. The benefit amount is unconfirmed.	dva.wa.gov Checked 2026-09-25

State veterans homes

Washington operates 4 state veterans homes.

dva.wa.gov
Checked 2026-09-25

State veterans agency

Washington State Department of Veterans Affairs serves veterans in Washington.

dva.wa.gov
Checked 2026-09-25

Before your appointment

Get ready for your appointment

A VSO representative can file your claim and represent you at no cost. You still gather the evidence, and arriving organized helps you get more from the appointment.

What to bring

Your DD-214 or other discharge papers
Any VA decision letters you have received
Medical records you want to discuss, from VA or private doctors
A short list of your conditions and your questions

Ask the office what else it needs. Contact the office even if you are unsure which documents you need.

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