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Note: Information for this document was gathered from various sources including: https://www.military.com/benefits/veteran-state-benefits/oregon-state-veterans-benefits.html
Visit the Oregon Department of Veterans Affairs for more detailed information: https://www.oregon.gov/ODVA/Pages/default.aspx
For more information, visit: https://nasvh.org/directory/oregon/
Your eligibility for State Veterans Homes is based on clinical need and setting availability.
Each State establishes eligibility and admission criteria for its homes.
Talk with a VA social worker about the eligibility requirements of State Veterans Homes near you and to figure out a plan for paying for State Veterans Home care services.
Veterans Homes Locations:
The Dalles, Oregon
EDWARD C. ALLWORTH OREGON VETERANS’ HOME
Lebanon, Oregon
Eligibility:
For more detailed information visit: https://www.cem.va.gov/find-cemetery/state.asp?STATE=OR
National Veterans Cemeteries:
| Eagle Point National Cemetery 2763 Riley Rd. Eagle Point, OR 97524 Burial Space: Open | Phone: Fax: 541-826-2888 |
| Fort Stevens National Cemetery 1090-1140 Russell Drive Hammond, OR 97121 Burial Space: Open | Phone: Fax: 503-273-5251 |
| Roseburg National Cemetery 913 NW Garden Valley Blvd Roseburg, OR 97471 Burial Space: Open | Phone: Fax: 541-677-3044 |
| Willamette National Cemetery 11800 SE Mt. Scott Blvd. Portland, OR 97086 Burial Space: Open | Phone: Fax: 503-273-5251 |
State Veterans Cemeteries: Oregon does not have any VA grant-funded cemeteries.
Many states have established state veterans cemeteries. Eligibility is like Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) national cemeteries but may include residency requirements. Even though they may have been established or improved with Government funds through VA’s Veterans
Cemetery Grants Program, state veterans cemeteries are run solely by the states.
Visit the following website for more information: https://myarmybenefits.us.army.mil/Benefit-Library/State/Territory-Benefits/Oregon#taxes
Or contact the Oregon Department of Revenue.
Oregon Military Retired Pay Income Taxes:
Retired service members can subtract military retired pay earned for service prior to 1 October 1991 from their Oregon income taxes. Any military retired pay earned on 1 October 1991 or after may not be subtracted.
If service included months before and after 1 October 1991, retired service members can subtract a percentage of their pension income. To determine the percentage, divide the months of service before 1 October 1991, by the total months of service. Percentages must be rounded
to three places (example: 0.4576 = 45.8%).
Once a service member retires, withdrawals from their Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) account, they are eligible for the subtraction based on dates of service. Withdrawals prior to retirement are not eligible for a subtraction. If the taxpayer moves money from a TSP to another type of account,
the account is no longer a federal pension, and future withdrawals are not eligible for the subtraction.
Oregon Military Pay Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) Subtractions:
Oregon offers the following AGI subtractions for military pay received by resident service members:
Military pay or allowances not included in federal AGI are not taxed by Oregon.
Oregon Nonresident Military Spouse Tax Exemption:
Nonresident military spouses do not have to pay Oregon income taxes for wages earned in Oregon.
Who is eligible for the Oregon Nonresident Military Spouse Tax Exemption:
To be eligible nonresident military spouses must meet the following requirements:
Oregon Taxes on Military Disability Retirement Pay:
Military Disability Retirement Pay received as a pension, annuity or similar allowance for personal injury or sickness resulting from active service in the U.S. Armed Forces should not be included in taxable income. Some of the payments which are considered disability benefits include:
Oregon State Taxes on U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Disability Dependency and
Indemnity Compensation (DIC):
DIC is a tax-free monetary benefit paid to eligible survivors of service members who died in the line of duty or eligible survivors of Veterans whose death resulted from a service-connected injury or disease.
Oregon State Taxes on Military Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP), Reserve Component Survivor Benefit Plan (RCSBP) and Retired Serviceman’s Family Protection Plan (RSFPP):
The surviving spouse of a deceased service member can subtract SBP, RCSBP and RSFPP annuities for service prior to 1 October 1991 from their Oregon income taxes. Any annuities received for service after 1 October 1991 may not be subtracted.
If service included months before and after 1 October 1991, surviving spouses can subtract a percentage of their pension income. To determine the percentage, divide the months of service before 1 October 1991, by the total months of service. Percentages must be rounded to three places (example: 0.4576 = 45.8%).
Visit the following website for more information: https://www.oregon.gov/odva/Benefits/Pages/Taxes.aspx
Contact your county assessor or find the pertinent forms from the Oregon Department of Revenue
If you’re a disabled veteran or the surviving spouse or registered domestic partner of a veteran, you may be entitled to exempt a portion of your homestead property’s assessed value from property taxes. The exemption amount increases by 3 percent each year. The exemption is first applied to your home and then to your taxable personal property.
There are two exemptions with slightly different requirements. One has an income limit.
Who qualifies?
To qualify, veterans must be:
Active-duty service members, including National Guard and Reserve members, may also qualify for a residential property tax exemption.
How to File:
The disabled veteran or surviving spouse/partner must file an exemption claim by the due date with the county assessor where the property is located. You don’t have to file a claim every year unless a licensed physician certified the disabilities of 40 percent or more. However, you must file a new claim by April 1 if there are changes in ownership or use of your homestead property.
Documentation:
Consult the local assessor’s office for detailed requirements regarding these exemptions.
Find your local tax assessor at this link: https://www.publicrecords.onlinesearches.com/Assessor-and-Property-Tax-Records.htm
Visit the following website for more information: https://www.oregon.gov/odva/Home-Loans/Pages/default.aspx
Oregon is one of only five states in the nation that offers a state home loan to veterans. The Oregon Veterans Home Loan is separate and distinct from the federal VA Home Loan Guaranty.
Currently, ODVA’s home loan program offers eligible veterans fixed-rate financing for:
Eligibility:
To be eligible, you must meet one of the three service criteria described below.
Veteran must have served on active duty, as documented on DD214, with the United States Armed Forces and meet one of the following criteria:
1.)
2.)
Received a combat, campaign or expeditionary ribbon or medal for service and was discharged or released under honorable conditions.
3.)
Is receiving a nonservice-connected pension from the United States Department of Veterans Affairs.
After you have established eligibility with ODVA, veterans work through local broker and lenders to originate their state home loan benefit.
Visit the following website for more information and to access the application: https://www.oregon.gov/odva/Benefits/Pages/Emergency-Assistance.aspx
The Oregon Veterans’ Emergency Financial Assistance Program (OVEFAP) is for veterans and their immediate family (spouse, unremarried surviving spouse, child, or stepchild) who need emergency financial assistance.
Assistance is granted one time only and average award amounts vary.
Emergency financial assistance includes, but is not limited to:
All payments are made directly to payees/creditors.
Oregon State Veterans Employment Preference
Visit the following website for more information: https://www.oregon.gov/boli/workers/pages/veterans-preference.aspx
Veterans and disabled veterans receive preference when applying for federal, state, county, and local government jobs in Oregon.
When taking a test for state employment veterans get 5 points added to their final score, disabled veterans get 10 points.
To receive preference, you must successfully clear an initial application screening, satisfy any applicable exam or civil service test, and meet the minimum and any special qualifications for the job.
Veterans’ Preference does not compel a public employer to hire a veteran or disabled veteran based solely on their veteran status; however, it does require that an eligible veteran or disabled veteran be appointed when their application assessment, combined with applicable veterans’
preference points, is equal to or higher than that of a non-veteran.
Visit the following website for more information: https://www.oregon.gov/odot/dmv/pages/vehicle/plates.aspx#Veteran
Oregon Driver and Motor Vehicle Services offers specialty license plates to veterans, disabled veterans, and qualifying family members.
Available plate styles include:
Fees:
There is a one-time permanent motor vehicle registration fee for disabled veterans. There are no additional costs other than regular plate fees or replacement plate fees.
To apply for Disabled Veteran plates, submit:
Visit the following website for more information: https://www.oregon.gov/odva/Benefits/Pages/Dental.aspx
The Oregon Veteran Dental Program provides dental services to eligible populations in Oregon.
NOTE: The Oregon Veteran Dental Program is separate and distinct from VA Dental Care offered by the Veterans Health Administration (VHA).
The Oregon Veteran Dental program has the same dental care as OHP Plus, such as:
Who is eligible for the program?
People who:
AND
Once determined eligible for the Veteran Dental Program, veterans will need to provide discharge documentation. To view the list of discharge documents accepted by OHA/ODHS, visit this Veterans Administration website.
Apply online:
Paper application:
Paper applications are available in multiple languages.
Oregon offers a wide variety of Educational Benefits to resident veterans and their dependents.
State Educational Benefits can be used in conjunction with the National Educational Benefits (DEA)
Visit the following link for a full list: https://www.oregon.gov/odva/Benefits/Pages/Education.aspx
Visit the following website for more information: https://oregonstudentaid.gov/grants/oregon-national-guard-state-tuition-assistance/
The Oregon National Guard State Tuition Assistance (ONGSTA) program provides 100% funding for tuition to eligible Oregon Army and Air National Guard members for up to 120 semester credits at Oregon state institutions.
To be eligible for ONGSTA, students must meet all the criteria below:
How to Apply:
Students must complete both steps to apply for ONGSTA:
Visit the following website for more information: https://www.oregon.gov/odva/agency-programs/grants/Pages/Educational-Bridge-Grant.aspx
The Veterans Educational Bridge Grant is administered by ODVA to help veterans achieve their educational goals. This grant is specifically designed to provide some support to veterans who find themselves unable to complete their academic or training programs on time, due to the
unavailability of a required class or training hours or debt on a student account that prevents registration. As a result, veterans in these programs may be under financial strain and decide to go to work without completing their post-secondary goals.
The Veterans Educational Bridge Grant alleviates some of the financial stress that may be encountered when attempting to complete a program, by offering grants of up to $5,000 to veterans who meet the eligibility requirements.
Eligibility Requirements:
Applicants for the Veteran Educational Bridge Grant must be:
How to Apply:
If you have questions, please refer to the FAQs below or contact ODVA at ebg@odva.oregon.gov.
Note: Applications must be uploaded using the secure link. Emailed applications will be returned for resubmittal through the secure upload link.
Attending college in Oregon is now more affordable for some recently relocated veterans thanks to an Oregon law eliminating out-of-state education costs. If you are a veteran of the armed forces pursuing undergraduate studies at a public institution in Oregon, you will pay tuition rates and fees no greater than the Oregon resident rate even if you are not yet considered a permanent resident of the state.
These savings also apply to veterans’ dependents using transferred benefits, as well as orphans of veterans who died on active duty.
Note: Certain online-only programs may be excluded from this program.
This benefit does not apply to graduate students or active-duty military members or their dependents.
For Graduate Students:
Out-of-state tuition costs will be reduced for nonresident veterans attending graduate school in Oregon.
Under this program, qualified student-veterans will have their nonresident tuition reduced after all other VA benefits and Gift Aid (grants and fee remissions) have been deducted. Loans received through financial aid do not fall into this category.
For more information: contact the veterans’ service office or financial aid office at your local institution.
For more information: Oregon Bureau of Labor and Industries (BOLI): Apprenticeship and Training Division
Are you a veteran seeking training in the construction, industrial or manufacturing trades? If so, you may be able to use your veterans’ educational benefits for apprenticeship programs such as Oregon Apprenticeship Opportunities Statewide.
This program, offered through the Oregon Bureau of Labor and Industries (BOLI) in partnership with Oregon businesses and local apprenticeship committees, offers career opportunities through paid on-the-job training and education, with a focus on building and industrial career fields.
If an existing apprenticeship program does not have an approved veteran’s program in place, you can coordinate the establishment of a new training program by communicating with an employer and the Apprenticeship and Training Division.
For more information: Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife: Hunters and anglers with disabilities
A free hunting and angling license for disabled war veterans with a federal VA-rated service- connected disability of 25 percent or more is offered through the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife. Veterans must be Oregon residents for at least six months. Also, non-resident uniformed service members are able to hunt or fish in Oregon for the same cost as a state resident.
Active-duty members can get hunting and fishing licenses for the resident rate.
For more information: Oregon State Parks: Special Access Pass
Service-connected disabled veterans can apply for the Special Access Pass from the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department. Passes allow free year-round camping and day-use privileges at RV and tent sites at 26 Oregon State Parks.
The Special Access Pass is for veterans with a service-connected disability. Survivors of deceased veterans, spouses and/or other family members of veterans do not qualify for this pass.
Eligible U.S. military members on leave are reimbursed for their campsite and day-use costs. Both benefits are subject to some restrictions.
You do not have to be an Oregon resident to qualify for these benefits.
Eligibility:
What it Covers:
If you are eligible, this benefit gives you free parking at the 25 state parks that charge a day-use parking fee. It also covers your camping costs in RV sites, tent campsites & standard horse camp sites. You may camp for free in a tent, RV or standard horse camp site for 10 nights at a
time at a single state park, or a total of 10 nights in a calendar month, regardless of the location. If you stay longer than 10 nights at a park, or in a calendar month, you will pay the standard rate for the extra days.
What it Doesn’t Cover:
This benefit does not cover yurts, cabins or other special park facilities, nor does it cover the $8 fee to make reservations or the $7 per night charge for a 2nd driven vehicle.
Getting a Pass:
For U.S. veterans with a service-connected disability, here is the process:
The pass is valid for 10 years.
