Washington D.C. Veteran Benefits
Discover 14 state benefits available to Washington D.C. veterans based on your disability rating and service history.
Benefit Categories in Washington D.C.
🏛️Tax Benefits(2)
Military Disability Retirement Pay -- DC Income Tax Exclusion
Any VeteranMilitary disability retirement pay and VA disability compensation are excluded from DC taxable income.
Learn more →Disabled Veterans Homestead Deduction (Property Tax)
100%+Up to $445,000 deducted from assessed home value for property tax purposes for 100% disabled veterans meeting income requirements.
Value: ~$4,250/year at DC tax rates
Learn more →🏠Housing & Home Loans(1)
Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing (VASH)
Any VeteranHousing vouchers and supportive services for homeless veterans, including a local DC program for those not qualifying for federal HUD-VASH.
Learn more →🎓Education & Training(2)
DCNG State Tuition Assistance (Wherley Program)
Any VeteranUp to $20,000 per fiscal year toward tuition at any U.S.-accredited institution for DC National Guard members.
Value: Up to $20,000/year
Learn more →DC National Guard Scholarship
Any VeteranReimburses up to $6,000 of tuition and fees per school year for DC Army National Guard members.
Value: Up to $6,000/year
Learn more →💼Employment(3)
Call for Hire: DC Government Veterans Hiring Program
Any VeteranNon-competitive hiring pathway for DC government positions at Grade 12 and below for eligible veterans.
Learn more →DC Veteran Preference Points (Employment)
Any Veteran5 points for veterans, 10 points for disabled veterans on competitive DC government examination scores.
Learn more →Priority of Service at American Job Centers
Any VeteranVeterans and eligible spouses receive priority over non-veterans for all services at DC American Job Centers.
Learn more →🚗Transportation(4)
VetsRide Program (Free Transportation)
Any VeteranFree transportation for DC veteran residents with income below $45,000 seeking educational, health, employment, or housing services.
Learn more →Veterans Specialty License Plates
Any VeteranSpecialty "Veteran" plates with fees donated to the Office of Veterans Affairs Fund.
Learn more →Reduced Fare SmarTrip Card (WMATA/Metro)
60%+Approximately 50% reduction on Metrorail, Metrobus, MARC, MTA, and other participating transit fares for veterans rated 60%+.
Value: ~50% savings on Metro fares
Learn more →Disabled American Veteran (DAV) License Plates
100%+DAV specialty plates with no annual registration fee for veterans with total and permanent service-connected disability.
Value: ~$72-$115/year registration fee waived
Learn more →📋Other Benefits(2)
Veteran Designation on DC Driver License/ID
Any VeteranFree "Veteran" designation on DC driver license or non-driver ID card.
Learn more →Mayor's Office of Veterans Affairs -- Benefits Counseling
Any VeteranFree claims assistance and benefits counseling for veterans, service members, retirees, and families.
Learn more →2026 VA Disability Compensation Rates
Monthly payment amounts effective December 1, 2025. These federal rates apply to all Washington D.C. 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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