State Veterans Department
Washington State Department of Veterans Affairs
Standout State Benefits
What's unique to Washington
State benefits layered on top of federal VA coverage. File federal first, then layer state.
Property Tax Exemption for Disabled Vets
Income-based property tax exemption for 80%+ service-connected disabled vets on primary residence
No state income tax
Washington has no state income tax — military retirement and VA benefits effectively untaxed
Veterans Innovations Program (VIP)
Emergency financial assistance grants for eligible WA veterans in crisis (utilities, mortgage, etc.)
Washington in the News
Latest coverage mentioning Washington
National Guardsman arrested in DC for carrying pistol without permit
Task & Purpose · Oct 2
Survey finds overwhelming opposition to TCAVA omnibus bill
DAV · Sep 10
Guardsman faces felony charges for pulling gun after grooming standards argument
Task & Purpose · Sep 8
Puppies with a purpose visit VA’s Central Office
VA News · Aug 26
He Earned the Medal of Honor in Vietnam. Why Did It Take Decades To Receive It?
The War Horse · Aug 20
Body cam footage shows Marine after ejecting from F-18: ‘Hey buddy, I just crashed’
Task & Purpose · Aug 18
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