Veterans' Preference Points (State/Local Government)
5 points (or 5% of the total possible score, whichever is greater) added for veterans; 10 points (or 10%) for disabled veterans and Purple Heart recipients.
State BenefitUtahEmployment
Verified September 30, 2026 against dhrm.utah.gov
At a glance
- Benefit type
- Employment — Utah
- Who it's for
- Veterans, Active Duty, National Guard, Reservists, Spouses, Survivors
- VA rating needed
- No rating requirement
- Where it applies
- Utah
- Last verified
- September 30, 2026
What is Veterans' Preference Points (State/Local Government)?
Veterans' Preference Points (State/Local Government) is a Utah employment benefit for veterans, active duty, national guard, reservists, spouses, survivors. 5 points (or 5% of the total possible score, whichever is greater) added for veterans; 10 points (or 10%) for disabled veterans and Purple Heart recipients.
Who qualifies
- Veterans
- Active Duty
- National Guard
- Reservists
- Spouses
- Survivors
- Available to any veteran
- Utah residency
What Veterans' Preference Points (State/Local Government) covers
Overview
Eligibility (Utah Code 71A-2-101): Veterans and current service members; veterans/service members with a disability (any percentage); Purple Heart recipients; retired armed forces members; spouses or surviving spouses of qualifying veterans (who receive the same percentage the veteran would have been entitled to).
Verified information & sources
- Last verified
- September 30, 2026
- Official source
- dhrm.utah.gov
Compiled and fact-checked against the official source linked above. Benefit rules and dollar amounts change over time — always confirm current details at the official source before applying. A county Veterans Service Officer (VSO) is a free, accredited advocate who can review your eligibility and help you file at no cost.
How VetUnlock verifies benefitsFrequently asked questions about Veterans' Preference Points (State/Local Government)
Who qualifies for Veterans' Preference Points (State/Local Government)?
Veterans' Preference Points (State/Local Government) is for Veterans, Active Duty, National Guard, Reservists, Spouses, Survivors; available to any veteran; utah residency. See the eligibility details on this page and confirm with the official source before applying.
How do I apply for Veterans' Preference Points (State/Local Government)?
Apply through the official source linked on this page. A county Veterans Service Officer (VSO) can review your eligibility and help you file at no cost.
Where can I verify Veterans' Preference Points (State/Local Government)?
Benefit rules and dollar amounts change, so always confirm current details at the official source linked on this page. A free, accredited county or state Veterans Service Officer (VSO) can also verify your eligibility and help you apply.