Rhode Island Veteran Benefits (2026)
What Rhode Island 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.
Property tax exemption
Rhode Island veteran property-tax exemptions are granted at the city and town level under R.I. Gen. Laws 44-3-4, so the dollar amount of assessed value exempted varies by municipality. State law provides larger exemptions for totally disabled veterans and an additional exemption for veterans who received a VA specially adapted housing grant. Apply through the local tax assessor with a DD-214 and VA disability documentation.
Military retirement pay & state income tax
Beginning with the 2023 tax year, military service pensions are fully exempt from Rhode Island state income tax.
Education benefits
Rhode Island's Disabled Veterans Tuition Waiver lets resident veterans with a VA service-connected disability rating of 10% or higher have tuition waived at the state's public institutions (URI, Rhode Island College, and CCRI); the waiver covers tuition only, not fees or books.
Also worth knowing
The state also operates the Rhode Island Veterans Home in Bristol and the Rhode Island Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Exeter, both run through the Office of Veterans Services.
Where to apply & verify
- Rhode Island Office of Veterans Services — the official state agency for these programs
- Verified veteran services in Rhode Island — directory of local organizations
- Rhode Island veteran resources & news
- VA disability pay dates 2026 · 2026 VA disability rates
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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 Rhode Island Office of Veterans Services or a Veteran Service Officer before making decisions. This is general information, not legal or financial advice.