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King County, WA Veterans Service Office (VSO): phone and address

Find veterans benefits and claims contacts for King County, Washington.

Offices for King County

No local office is matched to King County in this directory. Contact a state option below or an office in a nearby county to ask about help.

Pierce County, WA

Pierce County Veterans Services

WDVA-listed claims assistance provider

Type of help
Claims assistance
Location
Tacoma

WDVA resources list claims assistance for this provider. Call to confirm the current service officer and appointment location.

Area served: Pierce County.

Hours are not confirmed. Contact the provider before planning a visit.

Snohomish County, WA

Snohomish County Veterans Resources

WDVA-listed claims assistance provider

Type of help
Claims assistance
Location
Everett

WDVA resources list claims assistance for this provider. Call to confirm the current service officer and appointment location.

Area served: Snohomish County.

Hours are not confirmed. Contact the provider before planning a visit.

Kitsap County, WA

Kitsap County Veterans Services

WDVA-listed claims assistance provider

Type of help
Claims assistance
Location
Bremerton

WDVA resources list claims assistance for this provider. Call to confirm the current service officer and appointment location.

Area served: Kitsap County.

Hours are not confirmed. Contact the provider before planning a visit.

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Getting help in King County

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Veterans in King County

The ACS estimates about 82,700, give or take 2,080 civilian veterans in King County.

By ACS estimates, King County has the 1st largest veteran population among Washington's 39 counties and equivalents.

Share of civilian veterans, ACS 2020-2024
MeasureKing CountyWashingtonUnited States
Share with a service-connected rating22 percent

below the Washington share; below the national share.

30 percent30 percent
Share rated 70 percent or higher8 percent

below the Washington share; below the national share.

12 percent13 percent

Veterans 75 and older in King County number about 23,200, give or take 828; their 28 percent share is above Washington's 24 percent.

Veterans under 35 in King County number about 8,140, give or take 850; their 10 percent share is above Washington's 9 percent.

King County has about 7,870, give or take 699 women veterans, making up 10 percent of its veterans compared with 12 percent in Washington.

Income, work and education in King County

Census ACS 2020-2024 estimates and 90% margins of error
MeasureKing CountyWashingtonUnited States
Veteran median income, age 18 and over with income$66,800 ± $1,870$60,846 ± $594$54,224 ± $147
Nonveteran median income, age 18 and over with income$63,950 ± $635$48,932 ± $235$41,154 ± $99
Veterans below poverty level, age 18 and over6.3% ± 0.9 points6.5% ± 0.3 points7.4% ± 0.1 points
Veterans with a disability, age 18 and over27.8% ± 1.3 points30.0% ± 0.5 points30.7% ± 0.1 points
Employed share of veterans, ages 18 to 6479.5% ± 1.7 points74.8% ± 0.7 points73.9% ± 0.2 points
Unemployed share of veterans in the labor force, ages 18 to 644.6% ± 0.9 points3.8% ± 0.4 points4.1% ± 0.1 points
Veterans with high school or more, age 25 and over96.6% ± 0.5 points96.6% ± 0.2 points95.5% ± 0.1 points
Veterans with a bachelor’s degree or more, age 25 and over44.2% ± 1.4 points33.7% ± 0.5 points31.8% ± 0.2 points

Income is in 2024 dollars. These figures describe civilians. Poverty and disability shares use veterans whose poverty status is determined. Census disability measures daily functioning, not a VA service-connected rating. Tables and method.

VA projects fewer veterans here in 2035: about 70,000 on September 30, 2035, compared with 86,000 on September 30, 2026. VetPop2023 projections are rounded to the nearest 1,000 as VA directs. Projection source and method.

VA disability compensation in King County

VA reports 21,599 veterans in King County receiving disability compensation in FY2025.

VA recipients by service-connected rating, FY2025
Rating groupRecipients
0 to 20 percent4,999
30 to 40 percent2,993
50 to 60 percent2,855
70 to 90 percent6,267
100 percent4,485

FY2019: 21,580 recipients. Change to FY2025: +19.

VA does not publish some small counts. Those show as “Not published.” VA county compensation data (opens in a new tab).

VA home loans in King County

In 2025, lenders reported 1,176 VA-backed home loans out of 43,305 home loans made in King County (2.7% VA), under the federal Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (HMDA).

Average VA loan amount reported: about $694,000.

The 2026 FHFA one-unit county loan limit here is $1,063,750. This limit matters for a VA loan only when part of your entitlement is still tied to another VA loan. VA explains remaining entitlement and loan limits (opens in a new tab).

HMDA 2025 and FHFA 2026 sources.

When they served

The largest reported service groups are Vietnam era only (about 24,800, give or take 1,100) and post-9/11 only (about 16,500, give or take 1,160).

For questions about Vietnam-era exposure rules, read the Agent Orange presumptive conditions list; eligibility depends on your service and condition.

VA money in King County

VA reported about $508.6 million in compensation and pension spending and about $495.9 million in medical care spending in King County for FY2025.

Nearest VA locations

Call to confirm hours before you go.

The second-nearest medical center to King County is American Lake VA Medical Center (opens in a new tab) in Tacoma, WA, about 42 miles in a straight line from the county center.

The second-nearest Vet Center to King County is Federal Way Vet Center (opens in a new tab) in Federal Way, WA, about 25 miles in a straight line from the county center.

The state registry lists Seattle RO (station 346); county claims jurisdiction is unconfirmed.

Veterans cemeteries and State Veterans Homes

Nearest open VA national cemetery

Tahoma National Cemetery (opens in a new tab)
18600 SE 240th Street Kent, WA 98042
425-413-9614

About 14.4 miles in a straight line from the county center. Burial space: open.

Nearest VA-funded state or tribal veterans cemetery

Washington State Veterans Cemetery - Medical Lake (opens in a new tab)
21702 W Espanola Rd Medical Lake, WA 99022
509-299-6280

About 191.4 miles in a straight line from the county center. Burial space: open.

State veterans cemeteries set their own eligibility rules.

National Cemetery Administration lists checked October 2, 2026. Cemetery coverage and distance method.

Cleanup and former military sites in King County

EPA Superfund National Priorities List

More EPA sites (4)

Formerly Used Defense Sites

More former defense sites (65)

Military branch is not listed in the USACE FY2024 property data.

These lists use site points within county boundaries. A site may extend into another county.

For VA’s service-location rules, see the presumptive conditions list. A location listing does not establish personal exposure or eligibility.

Veterans experiencing homelessness

On one night in January 2024, Seattle/King County CoC counted 1,017 veterans experiencing homelessness (225 sheltered, 792 unsheltered).

WA-500 is the HUD Continuum of Care (CoC) selected by this county's geographic center (polygon centroid).

The HUD workbook reports 830 veterans for the 2019 comparison.

This is a one-night count for the whole CoC area, not a county or annual total. CoC mapping method.

If you need housing help, call the National Call Center for Homeless Veterans at 877-424-3838. You can call any time, day or night.

Your nearest VA medical center by straight-line distance is Seattle VA Medical Center (opens in a new tab), 800-329-8387. Ask for the homeless coordinator.

Housing prevention and rehousing help serving King County

VA's FY2026 Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF) intake list names these providers. About VA SSVF (opens in a new tab).

VA homeless programs (opens in a new tab)

Veterans treatment courts in King County

The National Treatment Court Resource Center lists 2 veterans treatment courts in King County as of December 31, 2025.

These courts connect participating veterans involved in the justice system with treatment and support. Each court sets its own eligibility rules. National Treatment Court Resource Center maps (opens in a new tab).

Cities and towns in King County

  • Seattle (city): about 754,195 residents
  • Bellevue (city): about 151,847 residents
  • Kent (city): about 135,603 residents
  • Renton (city): about 105,317 residents
  • Federal Way (city): about 99,493 residents
More places (57)
  • Kirkland (city): about 92,621 residents
  • Auburn (city): about 85,676 residents
  • Redmond (city): about 77,353 residents
  • Sammamish (city): about 66,463 residents
  • Shoreline (city): about 61,431 residents
  • Burien (city): about 51,513 residents
  • Bothell (city): about 49,610 residents
  • Issaquah (city): about 39,591 residents
  • Des Moines (city): about 32,823 residents
  • SeaTac (city): about 32,414 residents
  • Maple Valley (city): about 28,287 residents
  • Mercer Island (city): about 25,307 residents
  • Kenmore (city): about 23,741 residents
  • Union Hill-Novelty Hill (unincorporated community): about 23,047 residents
  • Cottage Lake (unincorporated community): about 22,518 residents
  • Tukwila (city): about 21,451 residents
  • Covington (city): about 21,233 residents
  • Fairwood (unincorporated community): about 17,856 residents
  • Bryn Mawr-Skyway (unincorporated community): about 17,638 residents
  • Lakeland North (unincorporated community): about 15,950 residents
  • White Center (unincorporated community): about 14,886 residents
  • Snoqualmie (city): about 13,798 residents
  • Woodinville (city): about 13,438 residents
  • Lake Forest Park (city): about 13,335 residents
  • Lakeland South (unincorporated community): about 13,100 residents
  • Newcastle (city): about 12,989 residents
  • Enumclaw (city): about 12,798 residents
  • East Renton Highlands (unincorporated community): about 12,582 residents
  • Lake Morton-Berrydale (unincorporated community): about 11,183 residents
  • Vashon (unincorporated community): about 9,934 residents
  • Duvall (city): about 8,526 residents
  • North Bend (city): about 7,953 residents
  • Pacific (city): about 7,066 residents
  • Normandy Park (city): about 6,659 residents
  • Hobart (unincorporated community): about 6,552 residents
  • Black Diamond (city): about 5,961 residents
  • Boulevard Park (unincorporated community): about 4,575 residents
  • Maple Heights-Lake Desire (unincorporated community): about 4,113 residents
  • Mirrormont (unincorporated community): about 4,019 residents
  • Lake Holm (unincorporated community): about 3,555 residents
  • Algona (city): about 3,247 residents
  • Clyde Hill (city): about 3,119 residents
  • Medina (city): about 2,928 residents
  • Shadow Lake (unincorporated community): about 2,465 residents
  • Carnation (city): about 2,366 residents
  • Riverbend (unincorporated community): about 1,748 residents
  • Fall City (unincorporated community): about 1,618 residents
  • Wilderness Rim (unincorporated community): about 1,560 residents
  • Lake Marcel-Stillwater (unincorporated community): about 1,549 residents
  • Ames Lake (unincorporated community): about 1,245 residents
  • Yarrow Point (town): about 1,198 residents
  • Riverpoint (unincorporated community): about 831 residents
  • Hunts Point (town): about 289 residents
  • Beaux Arts Village (town): about 233 residents
  • Ravensdale (unincorporated community): about 198 residents (small survey sample; treat as rough)
  • Baring (unincorporated community): about 177 residents (small survey sample; treat as rough)
  • Skykomish (town): about 92 residents

Census incorporated places and census-designated places, sorted by ACS 2020-2024 population. Figures are ACS estimates for the whole place, not only the part inside this county. Places are assigned by their 2024 Census internal point and may cross county boundaries. Sources and mapping method.

Free tools and help

For the Veterans Crisis Line, dial 988 then press 1. VA crisis support (opens in a new tab)

Washington benefits

Qualifying Washington veterans rated at least 80 percent or compensated at 100 percent can receive income-based property tax relief on their primary residence.

Eligible dependents of qualifying Washington veterans rated 100 percent disabled receive undergraduate tuition and fee waivers for up to 200 quarter credits.

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Sources and method

ACS 2020-2024; VA FY2025; geography/locations/benefits 2026; adjacency 2024. Distances: straight line from county center. Full method.

VA-accredited attorneys and claims agents near King County

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Chelsea Hicks

Attorney · Seattle · WA · In your county

VA-accredited since 2021 · checked

VA accreditation number 50532

3.8 · 135 reviews · Firm rating

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Samantha Kranz

Claims agent · Auburn · WA · In your county

VA-accredited since 2025 · checked

VA accreditation number 59989

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John-Paul Gustad

Attorney · Seattle · WA · In your county

VA-accredited since 2012 · checked

VA accreditation number 25597

4.7 · 218 reviews · Firm rating

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