Massachusetts Veteran Benefits

Military retirement pay is fully exempt from Massachusetts state income tax.

Full retirement pay exemption

VA disability pensions are fully exempt from Massachusetts state income tax.

SBP payments are fully exempt from Massachusetts state income tax.

Approximately $400 property tax exemption for veterans with 10%+ service-connected disability.

$400 base ($800 if doubled under HERO Act 22J)

For veterans who lost or lost use of one hand, foot, or eye in service. Approximately $750 property tax exemption.

$750 base ($1,500 if doubled under HERO Act 22J)

For veterans who lost or lost use of two hands, feet, or eyes in service. Approximately $1,250 property tax exemption.

$1,250 base ($2,500 if doubled under HERO Act 22J)

Approximately $1,500 property tax exemption for veterans who received specially adapted housing (severe service-connected disabilities — loss of limbs or blindness).

$1,500 base ($3,000 if doubled under HERO Act 22J)

Full property tax exemption for surviving spouse of veteran who died from service-connected cause.

Full property tax exemption

Approximately $1,000 property tax exemption for veterans with 100% service-connected disability.

$1,000 base ($2,000 if doubled under HERO Act 22J)

For veterans with service-connected paraplegia or 100% service-connected blindness. Full property tax exemption.

Full property tax exemption

Full property tax exemption for eligible surviving Gold Star parents.

Full property tax exemption

Full exemption from motor vehicle excise tax on one vehicle for 100% disabled veterans.

Full exemption from 6.25% sales tax on one vehicle for 100% disabled veterans.

6.25% sales tax exemption on one vehicle

Rental assistance housing vouchers for homeless veterans with disabilities or substance abuse disorders.

Veterans, veteran widows/widowers, and Gold Star Mothers in state-aided public housing for 8+ years cannot be denied continued occupancy.

Full or partial tuition waiver at Massachusetts state colleges, universities, and community colleges.

Full or partial tuition waiver

100% tuition and fees at Massachusetts state institutions for active National Guard members.

100% tuition and fees

Full tuition scholarship at Massachusetts state institutions for dependents of KIA, MIA, POW, or service-connected death veterans.

Full tuition

Residential and long-term care at two state veterans homes with subsidized costs.

Absolute preference on civil service eligibility lists for veterans, with disabled veterans receiving top priority.

Means-tested financial assistance for food, shelter, clothing, fuel, medical care, and behavioral health.

One-time bonus payments for veterans who served during wartime periods or combat operations.

$500-$1,000 (GWOT); other bonuses vary

$2,500 annual payment for 100% disabled veterans, parents of deceased veterans, and unremarried surviving spouses.

$2,500/year

Specialty veteran-designated license plates by branch of service and wartime era.

Special DV plates for veterans with 60%+ disability that affect ambulation, unlocking tax and fee exemptions.

Exemption from driver's license transaction fees for 100% disabled veterans.

Exemption from vehicle registration fees for 100% disabled veterans.

Free freshwater fishing and hunting licenses for blind or paraplegic veterans. Resident pricing for stationed nonresidents.