Oregon Veteran Benefits
Discover 14 state benefits available to Oregon veterans based on your disability rating and service history.
Benefit Categories in Oregon
🏛️Tax Benefits(3)
Military Retirement Pay Tax Subtraction
Any VeteranFull subtraction of military retirement pay attributable to pre-October 1, 1991 service from Oregon taxable income.
Learn more →Military Disability Retirement Pay Exemption
Any VeteranMilitary disability retirement pay for personal injury or sickness from active service is excluded from Oregon taxable income.
Learn more →Disabled Veteran Property Tax Exemption
40%+Property tax exemption of $26,303-$31,565 of assessed value for veterans rated 40%+ (amounts increase 3% annually).
Value: $26,303-$31,565 off assessed value
Learn more →🏠Housing & Home Loans(1)
ODVA Home Loan Program
Any VeteranFixed-rate mortgage financing up to $832,750 for purchasing owner-occupied single-family residences in Oregon.
Value: Up to $832,750
Learn more →🎓Education & Training(3)
Resident Tuition Rate for Veterans
Any VeteranIn-state tuition rate at Oregon public universities and community colleges regardless of current state of residence.
Value: $15,000-$25,000/year savings
Learn more →Veterans' Dependent Tuition Waiver
Any VeteranFull tuition waiver at Oregon public institutions for children and spouses of veterans who died on active duty or are 100% permanently disabled.
Value: $10,000-$15,000+/year
Learn more →Veterans Educational Bridge Grant
Any VeteranUp to $5,000 one-time grant for veterans enrolled in approved education or training programs during gap periods.
Value: Up to $5,000
Learn more →🏥Healthcare(1)
Oregon Veterans Homes (Long-Term Care)
Any VeteranSkilled nursing care at state veterans homes in The Dalles and Lebanon for honorably discharged veterans.
Learn more →💼Employment(1)
Veterans' Preference in Public Employment
Any Veteran5 percentage points added to application score for veterans; 10 points for disabled veterans, plus mandatory interview.
Learn more →🚗Transportation(1)
Veteran and Disabled Veteran License Plates
Any VeteranSpecialty license plates for veterans; disabled veterans receive permanent one-time registration with no renewal fees.
Learn more →🌲Recreation & Parks(2)
Free Hunting and Fishing License
30%+Free combination hunting, fishing, and shellfish license plus Columbia River Basin Endorsement for war veterans rated 25% or higher.
Value: $80-$120+/year
Learn more →Oregon State Parks Special Access Pass
10%+Free parking at day-use parks and free camping for up to 4 nights at a time for service-connected disabled veterans.
Value: $500-$1,500+/year
Learn more →⚑Burial & Memorial(1)
Oregon State Veterans Cemetery Burial
Any VeteranBurial at Eagle Point or The Dalles state veterans cemeteries with military honors, flag, and headstone at no charge.
Learn more →📋Other Benefits(1)
Oregon Veterans Emergency Financial Assistance (OVEFAP)
Any VeteranOne-time emergency grant for veterans and family members experiencing financial emergency for housing, utilities, medical, and transportation.
Learn more →2026 VA Disability Compensation Rates
Monthly payment amounts effective December 1, 2025. These federal rates apply to all Oregon 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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