OH

Ohio Veteran Benefits
2026 Complete Guide

Ohio offers 6 state-specific veteran benefits across property tax exemptions, vehicle benefits, education programs, and more. Below is a detailed breakdown of every benefit available to disabled veterans in OH, including eligibility requirements and how they stack with your federal VA benefits.

6

State Benefits

5

Categories

50+

Federal Benefits

378+

Discounts

Ohio State-Specific Benefits

Education Benefits (2)

Ohio GI Promise

In-state tuition for veterans with at least one year of active duty at Ohio public institutions.

Ohio National Guard Scholarship Program

Tuition assistance at Ohio public colleges for Ohio National Guard members.

Hunting & Fishing (1)

Free 5-Year Combo License (100% P&T)

Free five-year combo hunting and fishing license for Ohio resident veterans with 100% permanent and total disability. No annual renewal needed.

Requires 100%+ ratingP&T required

Property Tax Exemptions (1)

Enhanced Homestead Exemption for 100% Disabled Veterans

$50,000 reduction in taxable value for 100% disabled veterans or TDIU. Adjusted annually for inflation. No income requirement for disabled veterans.

Requires 100%+ rating

State Parks & Recreation (1)

Ohio State Parks

Ohio state parks do not charge admission fees. Camping and lodging discounts may be available for disabled veterans.

Vehicle Benefits (1)

Disabled Veteran License Plates

Special DV license plates for disabled veterans.

2026 Federal Compensation Rates

In addition to Ohio state benefits, all veterans receive federal tax-free disability compensation. Here are the 2026 rates for a single veteran:

10% Rating$180.42/mo
20% Rating$356.66/mo
30% Rating$552.47/mo
40% Rating$795.84/mo
50% Rating$1132.90/mo
60% Rating$1435.02/mo
70% Rating$1808.45/mo
80% Rating$2102.15/mo
90% Rating$2362.30/mo
100% Rating$3938.58/mo

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