Maryland Veteran Benefits
Discover 13 state benefits available to Maryland veterans based on your disability rating and service history.
Benefit Categories in Maryland
🏛️Tax Benefits(2)
Military Retirement Income Tax Subtraction
Any VeteranSubtract up to $12,500-$20,000 of military retirement income from Maryland state taxable income.
Value: Up to $20,000 subtraction (age 55+)
Learn more →Full Property Tax Exemption (100% Disabled)
100%+Complete exemption from all property taxes on primary dwelling for 100% permanently and totally disabled veterans.
Value: 100% property tax exemption
Learn more →🏠Housing & Home Loans(1)
Maryland Homefront Mortgage Program
Any Veteran0.25% interest rate discount on a 30-year fixed rate mortgage for veteran homebuyers.
Value: 0.25% rate discount
Learn more →🎓Education & Training(3)
Conroy-Cryor Memorial Scholarship
30%+Up to $13,689/year covering tuition and fees at eligible Maryland institutions for veterans with 25%+ disability.
Value: Up to $13,689/year
Learn more →VAIC Scholarship (Afghanistan/Iraq)
Any VeteranUp to 50% of annual tuition, fees, and room and board for veterans who served 60+ days in Afghanistan or Iraq.
Value: Up to 50% of tuition, fees, room and board
Learn more →In-State Tuition for Veterans
Any VeteranIn-state tuition rates at all Maryland public colleges and universities for veterans residing in Maryland.
Learn more →💼Employment(1)
Veterans Preference in State Employment
Any VeteranPreference points on state civil service exams; disabled veterans rated 30%+ eligible for direct hire.
Learn more →🚗Transportation(2)
Disabled Veteran License Plates (50-99%)
50%+Free specialty license plates for veterans with a 50-99% service-connected disability rating.
Learn more →Free Vehicle Registration (100% Disabled)
100%+Free registration for one personal-use vehicle for 100% permanently and totally disabled veterans.
Value: Free annually
Learn more →🌲Recreation & Parks(2)
Veterans Admission Waiver for State Parks
Any VeteranWaiver of day-use/admission charges at all Maryland State Parks for any veteran.
Value: Free park admission
Learn more →Free Lifetime Hunting & Fishing License
100%+Complimentary lifetime hunting and fishing licenses for 100% disabled veterans or former POWs.
Value: Free lifetime licenses
Learn more →⚑Burial & Memorial(1)
Maryland State Veterans Cemetery Burial
Any VeteranFree burial at one of five Maryland state veterans cemeteries with a free burial liner.
Learn more →📋Other Benefits(1)
"Veteran" Driver License Designation
Any VeteranFree veteran designation printed on Maryland driver license or state ID.
Learn more →2026 VA Disability Compensation Rates
Monthly payment amounts effective December 1, 2025. These federal rates apply to all Maryland 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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