Colorado Veteran Benefits
Discover 18 state benefits available to Colorado veterans based on your disability rating and service history.
Benefit Categories in Colorado
🏛️Tax Benefits(3)
Military Retirement Pay State Income Tax Deduction
Any VeteranSubtract up to $15,000-$24,000 of military retirement pay from Colorado taxable income depending on age.
Value: Up to $24,000 income subtraction
Learn more →Active-Duty Military Pay State Income Tax Exemption
Any VeteranFull exemption from Colorado state income tax on military pay for active-duty members stationed outside Colorado.
Learn more →Disabled Veteran Property Tax Exemption
100%+50% exemption on the first $200,000 of actual home value for 100% P&T disabled veterans or TDIU.
Value: 50% exemption on first $200,000 home value
Learn more →🎓Education & Training(3)
Colorado National Guard State Tuition Waiver Program
Any VeteranUp to 100% of tuition at Colorado state institutions for current National Guard members.
Value: Up to 100% tuition waiver
Learn more →Dependent Tuition Waiver (POW/MIA/Deceased Guard Members)
Any VeteranFull tuition waiver at Colorado state institutions for children of POW/MIA veterans or deceased National Guard members.
Value: Full tuition waiver
Learn more →In-State Tuition for Veterans and Dependents
Any VeteranIn-state tuition rates at Colorado public colleges and universities for veterans and military dependents regardless of residency.
Learn more →🏥Healthcare(1)
Colorado Veterans Community Living Centers
Any VeteranLong-term skilled nursing care, rehabilitation, and respite care at five state veterans facilities.
Learn more →💼Employment(2)
Veterans' Hiring Preference Points
Any Veteran5 or 10 points added to passing score on competitive examinations for Colorado state employment.
Learn more →Veteran Priority of Service at Workforce Centers
Any VeteranPriority access to free job services through Veteran Employment Specialists at Colorado Workforce Centers.
Learn more →💰Compensation(2)
Colorado Wartime Veterans Bonus
Any VeteranOne-time bonus per qualifying wartime deployment for Colorado veterans (unverified -- see disclaimer).
Value: $250 per deployment
Learn more →Colorado Military Family Relief Fund
Any VeteranFinancial grants for Guard and Reserve members who experience income loss or emergency expenses during deployment.
Learn more →🚗Transportation(2)
Sales Tax Exemption on Adaptively Modified Vehicles
10%+Exemption from state sales tax on vehicles modified with adaptive equipment for service-connected disability.
Learn more →Disabled Veteran Vehicle Registration & Ownership Tax Exemption
50%+Exemption from vehicle registration fees and ownership tax on one vehicle for veterans rated 50%+ disabled.
Value: Full registration and ownership tax exemption on one vehicle
Learn more →🌲Recreation & Parks(4)
Military Appreciation Free State Park Entry (August & Veterans Day)
Any VeteranFree entry to all Colorado state parks during August and on Veterans Day for all veterans and active-duty members.
Value: Free park admission
Learn more →Free Lifetime Hunting & Fishing License (50%+ Disability)
50%+Free lifetime combination small game hunting and fishing license for veterans rated 50%+ disabled or Purple Heart recipients.
Value: Free lifetime license
Learn more →Free State Parks Access for Disabled Veterans
50%+Free year-round entry to all 42 Colorado state parks for disabled veterans with qualifying license plates or Independence Pass.
Value: Free state park entry
Learn more →Free Fishing License (Hospitalized or Totally Disabled Veterans)
100%+Free fishing license for veterans who are patients at VA/military facilities or permanently and totally disabled.
Value: Free fishing license
Learn more →⚑Burial & Memorial(1)
Veterans Memorial Cemetery of Western Colorado
Any VeteranFree burial at the state cemetery in Grand Junction for eligible Colorado veterans and dependents.
Value: Free burial
Learn more →2026 VA Disability Compensation Rates
Monthly payment amounts effective December 1, 2025. These federal rates apply to all Colorado veterans.
| Rating | Veteran Alone | With Spouse |
|---|---|---|
| 10% | $180.42 | $180.42 |
| 20% | $356.66 | $356.66 |
| 30% | $552.47 | $617.47 |
| 40% | $795.84 | $882.84 |
| 50% | $1,132.90 | $1,241.90 |
| 60% | $1,435.02 | $1,566.02 |
| 70% | $1,808.45 | $1,961.45 |
| 80% | $2,102.15 | $2,277.15 |
| 90% | $2,362.30 | $2,559.30 |
| 100% | $3,938.58 | $4,158.17 |
Rates for 10-20% are the same regardless of dependents. Dependent additions apply at 30%+. View complete rate tables →
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