Veterans, their Spouse, Surviving Spouse or Gold Star Parents may be eligible for a range of property tax exemptions in Massachusetts. Those eligible can only receive one exemption each fiscal year. Applicants who qualify for more than one exemption will receive the one that provides the greatest benefit. Clause 22 - $400 tax exemption for the following: 10% (or more) service-connected disabled Veteran; Purple Heart recipient; Gold Star Parents of a deceased Service member; Spouse or unremarried Surviving Spouse of an eligible Veteran; Clause 22A - $750 if the Veteran has:…
Who qualifies
To be eligible Veterans or their Family members must meet the following requirements: Veteran received a discharge other than dishonorable; Occupy the property as their domicile on July 1 in the year they apply; Resident of Massachusetts Lived in Massachusetts for at least six months prior to entering the U.S. Armed Forces (Spouses exempted), or; Lived in Massachusetts for two consecutive years immediately prior to filing for a property tax exemption; ; Applications must be made annually through the local tax assessor.
How to apply
To be eligible Veterans or their Family members must meet the following requirements: Veteran received a discharge other than dishonorable; Occupy the property as their domicile on July 1 in the year they apply; Resident of Massachusetts Lived in Massachusetts for at least six months prior to entering the U.S.
$400 off your annual property tax for veterans with a 10%+ service-connected rating or a Purple Heart (also Gold Star parents and qualifying surviving spouses).
Clause 22A: $750 exemption (loss of a limb/eye, POW, top valor awards)
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$750 off for veterans with line-of-duty loss (or loss of use) of one foot, hand or eye, recipients of the Medal of Honor, DSC, Navy Cross or Air Force Cross, and former POWs.
Local options: double (22J) or CPI-adjust (22I) veteran exemptions
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Under the 2024 HERO Act, a city or town can double veteran exemptions (Clause 22J) or index them to inflation (Clause 22I). Whether you get this depends on your town's vote.
Massachusetts Military Retired Pay Income Tax Exemption
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Military retired pay is not taxed in Massachusetts. Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) does not withhold taxes for state or local income tax, but it is reported annually on IRS Form 1099-R. All TSP distributions are subject to state taxes and early distributions may incur higher taxes.
Who qualifies
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How to apply
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Military disability retirement payreceived 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: Disability compensation and pension payments for disabilities paid to Veterans or their Families; Grants for homes designed for wheelchair living; Grants for motor vehicles for Veterans who lost their sight or the use of limbs, or; Benefits under a dependent-care assistance program; See for more information.
Who qualifies
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How to apply
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DIC is a tax-free monetary benefit paid to eligible survivors of military Service members who died in the line of duty or eligible survivors of Veterans whose death resulted from a service-connected injury or disease.
Who qualifies
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How to apply
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Massachusetts Tax Exemption for Military Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP), Reserve Component Survivor Benefit Plan (RCSBP) and Retired Serviceman’s Family Protection Plan (RSFPP) Annuities
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Survivor pensions paid to a Surviving Spouse are not taxed in Massachusetts.
Who qualifies
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How to apply
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Massachusetts offers a motor vehicle excise tax exemption for eligible Service members, disabled Veterans, former POWs and their Surviving Spouses.
Who qualifies
Applicants who meet the following requirements are eligible for a motor vehicle excise tax exemption for one motor vehicle for personal, non-commercial use: Has a service-connected loss of or loss of use of one or both feet, or one or both arms, or has a permanent visual impairment in at least one eye (as determined by the VA), or; Has a permanent service-connected disability or has been approved for a Massachusetts Disabled Veteran license plate; Former POW or their unremarried Surviving Spouse (must be approved by the local city or town); Massachusetts resident Service member serving in an active or reserve component of the U.S. Armed Forces are eligible for one motor vehicle excise tax exemption. To be eligible the Service member must have been deployed or stationed outside Massachusetts for at least 180 continuous days in a calendar year. Service members who were wounded or killed in
How to apply
To apply for this tax exemption applicants should contact their local tax assessor.
Massachusetts Vehicle Sales Tax Exemption for Disabled Veterans
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Disabled Veterans who suffered the loss of, or permanent loss of the use of, both legs or both arms or one leg and one arm or has been approved for a Massachusetts Disabled Veteran license plate are eligible for a motor vehicle sales tax exemption for one motor vehicle for personal, non-commercial use. In Addition, Purple Heart recipients will be exempt from Massachusetts sales tax on purchases of vehicles if they have been approved for Disabled Veteran or Purple Heart license plates and have a minimum of a 60% service-connected disability rating from the VA For more information, please…
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How to apply
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“Veteran” Indicator on Massachusetts Driver’s License and State ID Cards
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Massachusetts offers a "Veteran" designation printed on driver's licenses, learner’s permits, and ID cards to honorably discharged resident Veterans. Veterans can request the designation in person at a . Veterans will be required to provide proof they received an honorable discharge (DD214, DD215, Honorable Discharge form).
Who qualifies
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How to apply
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Massachusetts offers 21 distinctive automobile and motorcycle license plates to honor the service and sacrifice of eligible Service members, Veterans, retired Service members, and certain Family members. Eligibility requirements differ based on plate type. Please refer to each application for specific instructions and documentation requirements when applying for a military or Veteran license plate. A short description of some of these license plates is listed below.
Who qualifies
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How to apply
Please refer to each application for specific instructions and documentation requirements when applying for a military or Veteran license plate.
Honorably discharged Veterans who were awarded the Medal of Honor are eligible for one free Massachusetts Congressional Medal of Honor license plate for each Medal of Honor they received Veterans must mail a completed application and required documentation (listed on the application) to: Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles ATTN: Special Plates P.O. Box 55895 Boston, MA 02205-5895
Who qualifies
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How to apply
Honorably discharged Veterans who were awarded the Medal of Honor are eligible for one free Massachusetts Congressional Medal of Honor license plate for each Medal of Honor they received Veterans must mail a completed application and required documentation (listed on the application) to: Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles ATTN: Special Plates P.O.
Honorably discharged Veterans who were awarded the Purple Heart are eligible for one free Massachusetts Purple Heart license plate for each Purple Heart Medal they received. Veterans must mail a completed application and required documentation (listed on the application) to: Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles ATTN: Special Plates P.O. Box 55895 Boston, MA 02205-5895
Who qualifies
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How to apply
Veterans must mail a completed application and required documentation (listed on the application) to: Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles ATTN: Special Plates P.O.
Resident disabled Veterans who have at least a 60% service-connected disability rating from the VA and meet are eligible for one set of Massachusetts Disabled Veteran license plates. Veterans who are eligible for the Massachusetts Disabled Veteran license plates are also eligible for the following exemptions: Driver’s license fees; Registration fee; Excise tax (must be apply through the Veteran’s ); Sales tax; Veterans must mail a completed application (including healthcare provider endorsement), and required documentation (listed on the application) to: Massachusetts Registry of Motor…
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Veterans who are eligible for the Massachusetts Disabled Veteran license plates are also eligible for the following exemptions: Driver’s license fees; Registration fee; Excise tax (must be apply through the Veteran’s ); Sales tax; Veterans must mail a completed application (including healthcare provider endorsement), and required documentation (listed on the application) to: Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles ATTN: Medical Affairs P.O.
Massachusetts offers the Veterans’ license plate to Veterans who received an honorable discharge and meet the following service requirements: Served on active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces for 180 days or more (not including active duty for training); Served on active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces for 90 days or more, one day of which was during wartime (not including active duty for training); Veterans may choose the flag decal, branch of service decal or up to four wartime service decals to be displayed on their license plate. Veterans must provide a completed application and required…
Who qualifies
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How to apply
Veterans must provide a completed application and required documentation (listed on the application) at a full-service to apply.
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Immediate Family members of Service members who died while serving on active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces are eligible for a free Massachusetts Gold Star Family license plate.
Who qualifies
The following Family members of deceased Service members are eligible for the Massachusetts Gold Star Family license plate: Spouse; Parents; Children; Siblings; Grandparents; Grandchildren; Stepparents, stepchildren, stepsiblings, step grandparents and step grandchildren must have been legally adopted prior to the service member’s death. Applicants must provide a completed application and required documentation (listed on the application) at a full service or by mail to: Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles ATTN: Special Plates P.O. Box 55889 Boston, MA 02205-5889
How to apply
Applicants must provide a completed application and required documentation (listed on the application) at a full service or by mail to: Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles ATTN: Special Plates P.O.
Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles (RMV), Commercial Driver License (CDL), Military Skills Test Waiver
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Service members and Veterans are eligible for a CDL Skills Test Waiver based on their military training and driving experience. Service members or Veterans must be currently licensed or were employed within the last year in a military position requiring the operation of a military vehicle equivalent to the Commercial Motor Vehicle (CMV) they are applying for. CDL knowledge tests cannot be waived. Applicants must also meet the following requirements: Not had more than one license (except for a military license); Not had any license suspended, revoked, or cancelled; Not had any convictions…
Who qualifies
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How to apply
Applicants must also meet the following requirements: Not had more than one license (except for a military license); Not had any license suspended, revoked, or cancelled; Not had any convictions for any type of motor vehicle for the disqualifying offenses (listed on the application); Not had more than one conviction for any type of motor vehicle for serious traffic violations (listed on the application); Not had a conviction for a violation of military, state or local laws relating to motor vehi
Day use parking fees are waived, and annual parking passes are not required at Massachusetts State Parks for vehicles that have a Massachusetts Disabled Veteran or Purple Heart license plate.
Who qualifies
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How to apply
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Motor vehicle excise, registration and license fee exemption at 100%
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Under the HERO Act, veterans rated 100% service-connected (or paid at the 100% rate for unemployability) are exempt from motor vehicle excise, registration fees and driver's license fees.
Nonresident Service members stationed in Massachusetts are eligible to purchase hunting, trapping, and fishing licenses for resident prices. Massachusetts Free Fishing or Hunting License for Disabled Persons : Disabled Massachusetts residents (blind, paraplegic or intellectually disabled) may qualify for free Massachusetts freshwater fishing and hunting licenses.
Who qualifies
To be eligible applicants must meet the following requirements U.S. citizen; Massachusetts resident for six consecutive months immediately before applying; Certificate of blindness issued by the Commission for the Blind (fishing license only); Total paralysis of the lower half of the body or a condition that prevents use of the lower limbs; First time applicants must submit their application and a letter from a physician documenting their disability to the Boston office of the Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife. Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife ATTN: Licensing 100 Cambridge Street, 6th floor Boston, MA 02114
How to apply
citizen; Massachusetts resident for six consecutive months immediately before applying; Certificate of blindness issued by the Commission for the Blind (fishing license only); Total paralysis of the lower half of the body or a condition that prevents use of the lower limbs; First time applicants must submit their application and a letter from a physician documenting their disability to the Boston office of the Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife.
Massachusetts Categorical Tuition Waiver for Veterans and Active Duty Service Members
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Massachusetts offers a tuition waiver to eligible Veterans and active duty Service members. This waiver can be used to attend a Massachusetts state college, university, or community college program.
Who qualifies
Students must meet the following requirements: Physically live in Massachusetts for at least one year prior to the start of the academic year; U.S. citizen or eligible noncitizen; Meet Selective Service registration requirement; Not in default of any federal or state student loan or owe a refund on any previously received financial aid; Received a discharge under honorable conditions after serving at least 180 days on active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces during a non-wartime period; Received a discharge under honorable conditions after serving on active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces for at least 90 days, one day of which was in theater during a wartime period; Service member currently serving in the U.S. Armed Forces who are stationed and living in Massachusetts; To apply, students should contact the financial aid office at the institution they are attending or plan to attend for applica
How to apply
Armed Forces who are stationed and living in Massachusetts; To apply, students should contact the financial aid office at the institution they are attending or plan to attend for application requirements and deadlines. Students can also contact the Massachusetts Office of Student Financial Assistance by calling 617-391-6070 for more information.
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Armed Forces who are stationed and living in Massachusetts; To apply, students should contact the financial aid office at the institution they are attending or plan to attend for application requirements and deadlines.
The Suffolk University, Veterans Upward Bound Program is a free pre-college program designed to help Veterans develop the academic and personal skills necessary to succeed in a higher education program. Veterans Upward Bound provides: College and career advice; Academic preparation classes; College financial planning; College application assistance;
Who qualifies
To be eligible, Veterans must have received a discharge other than dishonorable, not earned their bachelor’s degree and must meet one or more of the following requirements: or ; Served at least 181 days on active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces, or was discharged early due to a service-connected disability; Has a disability as defined by the ; Has been out of school for more than five years, tested low on a standardized test, or display another risk factor as defined by program leadership; For more information, please call 617-725-4102. To apply Veterans must complete the and will be required to provide a copy of their DD214.
How to apply
Veterans Upward Bound provides: College and career advice; Academic preparation classes; College financial planning; College application assistance; Who is eligible for the Suffolk University Upward Bound Programs? To apply Veterans must complete the and will be required to provide a copy of their DD214.
Massachusetts High School Diplomas for Wartime Veterans
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High school diplomas may be awarded to honorably discharged resident Veterans who left a Massachusetts high school prior to receiving their high school diploma to serve in the U.S. Armed Forces during World War II, Korea, or Vietnam . Diplomas may be awarded posthumously. Veterans or their Family members should contact their local Massachusetts Veterans Service Officer (VSO) for more information and to apply.
Who qualifies
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How to apply
Veterans or their Family members should contact their local Massachusetts Veterans Service Officer (VSO) for more information and to apply.
Massachusetts In-State Tuition for Nonresident Veterans and their Dependents
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Massachusetts offers instate tuition rates for eligible Veterans and their dependents at a Massachusetts state college, university or community college program.
Who qualifies
Nonresident students must enroll within three years of the discharge of the Veteran who served on active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces for 90 days or more. All students must live in Massachusetts (regardless of their state of legal residence) and meet the following requirements to qualify for resident tuition rates: Veteran receiving VA educational benefits; Spouse or Child using transferred VA educational benefits; Spouse or Child using the Marine Gunnery Sergeant John David Fry Scholarship (must enroll within three years of the death of the Service member who served on active duty for 90 days or more); Once a student qualifies for resident tuition rates, they will remain eligible for as long as they remain continuously enrolled. For more information please use the , call 617-994-6950, or email veted@bhe.mass.edu .
How to apply
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Massachusetts Public Service Grant Program, Scholarships for Children of Prisoners of War (POW)/Missing in Action (MIA) and Service Members Killed in Action
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The Massachusetts Public Service Grant Program will a provide a scholarship to the Children of Service members declared a POW or MIA during the Vietnam Conflict and the Children of a Service member who was killed in action, or as a result of that action. Scholarships will be provided for undergraduate studies at an institution of higher education in Massachusetts. For more information, please contact the Massachusetts Department of Higher Education. Massachusetts Department of Higher Education Office of Student Financial Assistance 454 Broadway, Suite 200 Revere, MA 02151 Phone:…
Who qualifies
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How to apply
For more information, please contact the Massachusetts Department of Higher Education.
Massachusetts Veteran Education, Employment, and Training (VEET) Office
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The Massachusetts VEET Office strives to empower Veterans and their Families with competitive employment and career opportunities. The VEET Office provides meaningful connections for Veterans to employment, training, and educational opportunities in Massachusetts. For more information, please email EOVSEmploymentReferralProgram@mass.gov for employment assistance, or email EOVSEducationReferralProgram@mass.gov for education assistance.
Who qualifies
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How to apply
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The Massachusetts DCS helps Service members leaving the U.S. Armed Forces, Veterans and their Spouse find employment opportunities by offering employment training and placement services. Assistance is provided through and the , that focuses on Veterans with service-connected disabilities. VERs and DVOP specialists maintain up-to-date information about all programs and services available to assist Veterans at the federal, state, and local level to meet their employment goals. Veterans, service members leaving the U.S. Armed Forces and military spouses can use the as a starting point to find…
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How to apply
Armed Forces who, at the time of application, is listed as missing in action, a prisoner of war or was forcibly detained for 90 days or more; Spouse of a Veteran who has a total service-connected disability, or a Surviving Spouse of a Veteran who dies while they have a total service-connected disability; For more information, please contact the Massachusetts DCS at 617-626-5300 or email DCSFeedback@MassMail.State.MA.US .
Massachusetts offers Veterans hiring preference for civil service employment. Open Competitive Exams: Veterans or their eligible Family members who receive 70 points or above on an open competitive exam for a Massachusetts civil service position (including police and firefighter) receive absolute Veterans’ preference and are immediately placed at the head of the eligibility list. This does not mean that the Veteran automatically gets the job, but they are placed at the top of the list and hired when there is a vacancy. Those eligible for absolute preference are ranked in the following…
Who qualifies
Veterans must meet the to be eligible for Veterans preference.
How to apply
Veterans who apply for civil service jobs that do not have an exam, and therefore no list, receive preference over non-Veterans.
Veterans who are employed in a state non-civil service position for more than three years cannot be involuntarily separated for lack of work or money when similar positions exist, unless those positions are held by Veterans, in which case separation will be in reverse order of their original hiring date.
Who qualifies
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How to apply
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Veterans who are members of the are eligible to buy back up to four years of military service towards their Massachusetts retirement. Employees can purchase service at a rate of one year of active duty military service for one year of Massachusetts retirement. Reserve component Service members can purchase one year of Massachusetts retirement for every five years of reserve component service.
Who qualifies
To purchase active duty service the Veteran must have received an honorable discharge and must meet one of the following requirements: Served on active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces for 180 days or more that was not during a wartime period; Served on active duty for 90 days or more, one day of which is during wartime; Awarded one of the following campaign badges: Second Nicaraguan Campaign; Navy Occupation Service; Medal of Humane Action, Yangtze Service; Army of the Occupation; ; Served during wartime and received the Purple Heart or was discharged due to a service-connected disability, regardless of length of service; For more information, please call 617-367-7770, 800-392-6014, or 413-730-6135.
How to apply
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Preference is given to Veterans and service-connected disabled Veterans when hiring for public works construction by the state, county, town, or district, or by a person contracting with or subcontracting for public works construction.
Who qualifies
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How to apply
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Massachusetts Division of Occupational Licensure (DOL) Benefits for Service Members, Veterans and Spouses
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The Massachusetts DOL offers professional licensing benefits to active duty Service members, relocated military Spouses, and Veterans. DOL professional licensing boards offer the following benefits to qualified individuals: Accepts military education, training, and service completed toward the qualification requirements for licensure; Professional licenses of active duty Service members remain valid until 90 days after discharge; Expedited licensure for active duty Service members and military Spouses who are licensed in another state and have relocated to Massachusetts due to military…
Who qualifies
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How to apply
Massachusetts Division of Occupational Licensure One Federal Street, Suite 600 Boston, Massachusetts 02110-2012 Phone: 617-701-8600 Fax: 617-701-8652 For more information, please visit the , or call 617-701-8600.
Massachusetts offers several public housing benefits for low-income Veterans and their Families. Massachusetts Public Housing Preference for Veterans and Their Families: Veterans who are applying for public housing assistance and are to be displaced by a low-rent housing project, public slum clearance, urban renewal project, or who were displaced within three years prior to applying for public housing are given preference in tenant selection in the following order: Veteran who has a service-connected disability rating from the VA; Families of Veterans who died from a service-connected…
Who qualifies
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How to apply
For more information, please contact the by calling 617-573-1100.
The MassHousing's Home for the Brave Program offers affordable, low downpayment mortgage financing for U.S. Armed Forces Veterans. Program features: Up to 97% financing on single-family homes and condominiums; 95% financing on two, three, and four family homes ; Loans feature MI Plus, which covers principal and interest payments for up to six months in case of unemployment or deployment ; Closing cost assistance is available through MassHousing grants; ;
Who qualifies
The Home for the Brave Program is available to: Veteran of the U.S. Armed Forces; Active duty service members; Surviving spouses of service members killed while serving on active duty; To qualify for a Home for the Brave mortgage, applicants must: Purchase a primary residence, applicants do not have to be a first-time home buyer, but may not own more than one home upon closing the loan; Have good credit.; Have a total housing debt of less than 41% and a total monthly debt of less than 45%; Have two months' reserves If buying two, three, and four family properties; Complete a if a first-time homebuyer or purchasing a multi-family property,; Home for the Brave loans are made through approved community banks and are made possible by MassHousing. To apply, please . For more information, please contact: MassHousing One Beacon Street Boston, MA 02108 Phone: 617-854-1000
How to apply
To apply, please . For more information, please contact: MassHousing One Beacon Street Boston, MA 02108 Phone: 617-854-1000
The Massachusetts Executive Office of Veterans Services (EOVS) offers an annuity payment of $2,500 to eligible disabled Veterans, Gold Star Parents and surviving spouses.
Who qualifies
To be eligible applicants must meet the following requirements: Veteran: Meet service requirements set forth in ; Discharged from active duty service in the U.S. Armed Forces under conditions other than dishonorable; Resident of Massachusetts at the time of applying and continue to live in Massachusetts while receiving annuity payments; Blind, paralyzed, or double amputee certified by the VA, or; Veteran who has a service-connected 100% disability rating from the VA; Parent or Surviving Spouse: Death of Service member was service-connected; Parents or unremarried Surviving Spouse must be a resident of Massachusetts at the time of application and continue to live in Massachusetts while receiving annuity payments; The parents or the unremarried Spouse who lost a Family member due to COVID-19 while they were residing at a Massachusetts Veterans Home are also eligible to apply for the Vetera
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Armed Forces under conditions other than dishonorable; Resident of Massachusetts at the time of applying and continue to live in Massachusetts while receiving annuity payments; Blind, paralyzed, or double amputee certified by the VA, or; Veteran who has a service-connected 100% disability rating from the VA; Parent or Surviving Spouse: Death of Service member was service-connected; Parents or unremarried Surviving Spouse must be a resident of Massachusetts at the time of application and continue
Massachusetts provides bonuses for eligible resident Service members and honorably discharged Veterans who served during various conflicts in single or multiple deployments. To be eligible for all bonuses the Veteran must have lived in Massachusetts for six months immediately prior to entry in the U.S. Armed Forces. Massachusetts National Guard, COVID-19 Bonus: $500 first time bonus for Massachusetts National Guard Service members who served on state active duty in direct response to the state of emergency declared by the governor on March 10, 2020. Additional activations are eligible for…
Who qualifies
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How to apply
Global War on Terrorism (GWOT), Welcome Home Bonus: Available to service members and Veterans who served on active duty on or after September 11, 2001, through a date yet to be determined, and: Family member of a Service member who died while serving on active duty eligible for a $2000 bonus * See Veterans' Bonus for Families of Deceased Service Members Information below ; Service members and Veterans who served for the first time on active duty in Iraq, Afghanistan, or other imminent danger loc
The Massachusetts Chapter 115 Benefits Program provides financial aid for Veterans and their dependents who have limited income. Financial aid can be used for: Daily living expenses; Medical costs; Rent assistance; Support of dependents; Prevention of homelessness; Behavioral health services;
Who qualifies
Applicants must meet the following requirements: Veteran or their eligible dependent; Have financial need; Live in Massachusetts; Veterans’ Eligibility Requirements: Served in the U.S. Armed Forces and received a discharge under honorable conditions for their most recent period of service; Meets at least one of the following requirements: Served on active duty for at least 90 days; Has a service-connected disability that occurred while on either active duty or during training; Purple Heart recipient; Died while serving on active duty; ; Veteran’s Dependent Eligibility Requirements: Spouse or Surviving Spouse; Child 18 years old or younger; Child 19 to 23 years old who is in high school or college; Child 19 years old or older who is totally disabled and was disabled before age 18; Veteran’s dependent parent; Veterans and their family members are encouraged to use the to determine eligibil
How to apply
For more information and to apply, applicants should contact their nearest Massachusetts Veterans Service Officer (VSO) or the Massachusetts Executive Office of Veterans Services: Massachusetts Executive Office of Veterans Services 600 Washington Street 7th Floor, Boston, MA 02111 Phone: 617-210-5480 Fax: 617-210-5755
The Massachusetts Women Veterans Network is the central resource for women Veterans in Massachusetts. Their mission is to: Provide women Veterans with information on federal, state, and local benefits; Expand awareness of the needs of women Veterans and identify available health and human resources to meet those needs; Advocate on behalf of women Veterans in Massachusetts; The Women Veterans Network maintains a confidential database that is used as a mailing list for their biannual newsletter, which contains information on benefits, programs, and events for women Veterans. Women Veterans…
Who qualifies
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How to apply
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Massachusetts Statewide Advocacy for Veterans Empowerment (SAVE Program)
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SAVE is an outreach program that connects Veterans with peers to help them access the right benefits and services to support their overall mental health. The SAVE program’s primary mission is to prevent suicide and address mental health issues among Veterans, to help them transition positively back to civilian life. SAVE Program Contact information:
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General Inquiries Email: SAVE@mass.gov Main Phone Line
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617-210-5743 Boston Office: SAVE Team Executive Office of Veterans Services 600 Washington Street, 7th Floor Boston, MA 02111 Phone: 888-844-2838 Fax: 617-210-5755 Email: save@massmail.state.ma.us Chelsea Office: SAVE Team Chelsea Veterans Home 91 Crest Avenue, Building D Chelsea, MA 02150 Holyoke Office: SAVE Team Holyoke Veterans Home 110 Cherry Street, Office 065 Holyoke, MA 01040
Who qualifies
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How to apply
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Massachusetts has two Veterans Homes, one in Holyoke and one in Chelsea, that provide acute hospital care, domiciliary care and long-term nursing care to Veterans. Each home provides a variety of services to meet the needs of their residents, which includes: Physical and occupational therapies; Laboratory and radiology services; Outpatient department; Social services; Recreational activities; Religious services; Veterans Homes Locations: - offers residential and long-term care programs 91 Crest Avenue Chelsea, MA 02150 Phone: 617-884-5660 Fax: 617-884-1162 - offers long-term health care…
Who qualifies
To be eligible for admission the Veteran must be a Massachusetts resident prior to application and meet the following service requirements: Served on active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces (other than for training) for 90 consecutive days, one of which was during a time of war and received an other than dishonorable discharge Service members who were awarded the Purple Heart, or have a service-connected disability rating do not need to meet the time in service requirement to be eligible; ; Considered a Veteran by the VA; Was awarded a service-connected disability rating during active duty or training, including a U.S. Armed Forces Reserve or National Guard service member
How to apply
To be eligible for admission the Veteran must be a Massachusetts resident prior to application and meet the following service requirements: Served on active duty in the U.S.
Massachusetts has two state Veterans cemeteries that offer a dignified final resting place for Massachusetts Veterans and their eligible Family members. The cemeteries can accommodate casketed burials, cremated remains burials, a columbaria niche for cremated remains and has a chapel for committal services. Massachusetts Veterans Memorial Cemeteries Locations: 1390 Main Street Agawam, MA 01001 Phone: 413-821-9500 Fax: 413-821-9839 111 Glenallen Street Winchendon, MA 01475 Phone: 978-297-9501 Fax: 978-297-4271 Veterans are buried at no cost; eligible Family member burials are charged a…
Who qualifies
Eligibility requirements for the burial at a Massachusetts Veterans Memorial Cemeteries are the same as for VA National Cemeteries. Complete eligibility requirements can viewed at the . The following are the general eligibility requirements: Discharged from active duty service in the U.S. Armed Forces under conditions other than dishonorable, or; Died while serving on active duty, or; Served at least 20 years in the National Guard or U.S. Armed Forces Reserves and is eligible for military retired pay (or would have been eligible except their death occurred before age 60), or; Reserve component Service members if they were activated for federal service, (active duty for training does not qualify); Spouses and Children (burial of dependent Children is limited to unmarried Children under 21 years old, or 23 years old if a full-time student at an approved educational institution, or a Child
How to apply
Armed Forces Reserves and is eligible for military retired pay (or would have been eligible except their death occurred before age 60), or; Reserve component Service members if they were activated for federal service, (active duty for training does not qualify); Spouses and Children (burial of dependent Children is limited to unmarried Children under 21 years old, or 23 years old if a full-time student at an approved educational institution, or a Child who develops a lifelong disability prior to
Those planning for a deceased Veteran’s funeral who wish to have Military Funeral Honors performed should request them through their funeral home. Those who are not using a funeral home should contact the Veteran’s branch of service. Army Phone: 774-286-1702 Fax: 508-233-6781 Navy Phone: 860-694-3475 Fax: 860-694-3699 Marine Corps Phone: 866-826-3628 Fax: 703-784-9827 Air Force Phone: 781-377-4850 Fax: 781-377-3153 Coast Guard Phone: 617-990-6249 Fax: 617-223-3490
Who qualifies
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How to apply
Those who are not using a funeral home should contact the Veteran’s branch of service.
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) for Veterans, Service Members and Family Members
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The Department of Transitional Assistance has a Veteran outreach initiative to reach Veterans and enroll them in SNAP (Formerly knowns as Food Stamps) to reduce food insecurity. This includes Veterans, active and reserve component Service members, and their Families. These efforts include: Hosting regional training on Veterans food security; Creation of the SNAP Veterans’ Guide; Hosting resource fairs for Veterans; Participates in Massachusetts Executive Office of Veterans Services annual conference
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How to apply
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Massachusetts Veterans’ Treatment Courts are designed to handle criminal cases involving defendants who are Veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces through a coordinated effort among Veterans service agencies, community-based providers, and the court. The courts try to address the underlying issues of posttraumatic stress disorder, traumatic brain injury and military sexual trauma. Participants are required to abstain from drug and alcohol use, attend required treatment and have weekly interaction with the court. Massachusetts Veterans’ Treatment Court Locations: - Boston; - Essex County; -…
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How to apply
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Massachusetts Supporting and Empowering Reintegration for Veterans Equality (SERVE)
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SERVE provides peer support and case management services across Massachusetts for Veterans involved in the justice system. The SERVE team is comprised of Veterans, Family members, and others connected to the Veteran community. SERVE helps Veterans to navigate the justice system with confidence, by providing tools and support necessary to achieve successful outcomes. Instead of operating within the traditional court system, SERVE offers peer specialists and treatment plans tailored to address Veterans' specific needs. The SERVE team operates as trusted advocates committed to promoting…
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How to apply
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One payment of $2,500 each August 1 to eligible 100% service-connected veterans (and parents and unremarried spouses of deceased veterans).
Who qualifies
100% VA rating with a qualifying condition (blindness, paraplegia, double amputation or another listed disability), MA resident, discharge not dishonorable.