Utah Veteran Benefits (2026)
What Utah 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
Utah's Disabled Veteran Property Tax Abatement reduces the taxable value of a veteran's primary residence in proportion to their VA disability rating (minimum 10% rating required), up to a state-set maximum taxable value of just over $500,000 that the state updates. Unmarried surviving spouses and minor orphans are also eligible, and veterans generally only need to file once — the abatement renews automatically. Applications go to the county by September 1.
Military retirement pay & state income tax
Utah provides a nonrefundable state income tax credit on federally taxable military retirement pay that effectively eliminates Utah income tax on a military pension.
Education benefits
The Utah Veterans Tuition Gap Program covers up to one year of undergraduate tuition for Utah veterans who have used all their VA education benefits and are in the final year of a bachelor's degree (tuition only, not fees or books).
Also worth knowing
The Scott B. Lundell Military Survivors Tuition Waiver waives undergraduate tuition at Utah System of Higher Education institutions for the surviving spouse and dependents of a resident service member who died while serving in the U.S. Armed Forces.
Where to apply & verify
- Utah Department of Veterans and Military Affairs — the official state agency for these programs
- Verified veteran services in Utah — directory of local organizations
- Utah veteran resources & news
- VA disability pay dates 2026 · 2026 VA disability rates
Latest Utah veteran news
Inside the push for Agent Orange victims memorial in small-town Utah
Military Times - Veterans · Oct 6
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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 Utah Department of Veterans and Military Affairs or a Veteran Service Officer before making decisions. This is general information, not legal or financial advice.