What Missouri offers veterans on top of federal VA benefits — property tax relief, state income-tax treatment of retirement pay, and education programs. Compiled from official state sources.
Missouri's full homestead property-tax exemption is narrow: it applies to former prisoners of war with a 100% service-connected disability. Other veterans with a 100% VA disability rating may instead qualify for the income-limited Missouri Property Tax Credit, worth up to $1,100 for homeowners or $750 for renters. Broader exemption bills for disabled veterans were introduced in 2025 but did not become law, so this remains current law; apply through the county assessor or the Department of Revenue.
Missouri does not tax military retirement pay: 100% of military retirement benefits are deductible from state income tax with no income cap, claimed on Form MO-A when filing.
The Missouri Returning Heroes' Education Act caps tuition at $50 per credit hour at public colleges and universities for post-9/11 combat veterans who were Missouri residents when they entered service, maintain a 2.5 GPA, and enroll within 10 years of discharge; graduate tuition is capped at 30% of the normal rate.
The Missouri Veterans Commission operates seven State Veterans Homes and five active State Veterans Cemeteries (Springfield, Higginsville, Bloomfield, Fort Leonard Wood, and Jacksonville).
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About this information: Compiled July 2026 from official state sources and verified references. Benefit rules change through legislation — always confirm details with Missouri Veterans Commission or a Veteran Service Officer before making decisions. This is general information, not legal or financial advice.