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
Washington’s most terrifying general was shot in the head and refused to leave the battle
We Are The Mighty · Apr 9
George Washington’s secret spy code name was Agent 711
We Are The Mighty · Apr 3
These 7 foreigners helped win the American Revolution
Air Force Times - Veterans · Mar 27
Honoring the Greatest Generation’s journey
VA News · Mar 25
6 things to know about the Sentinels guarding Arlington’s Tomb of the Unknowns
We Are The Mighty · Mar 11
Why the Coast Guard is part of the Department of Homeland Security
We Are The Mighty · Mar 9
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