State Benefit·Utah·💼Employment

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.

Verified May 12, 2026againstdhrm.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: May 12, 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

VeteransActive DutyNational GuardReservistsSpousesSurvivors

Available to any veteran
Utah residency

How to apply

Apply through the official Utah agency.

Open application

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: May 12, 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.

Frequently 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.

Other Utah Employment

Veteran Employment Opportunity Program (VEOP)

Allows eligible veterans to be hired with a 6-month on-the-job examination period in lieu of the competitive hiring process.

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