Rhode Island offers various property tax emptions for eligible Veterans their surviving spouse and the parents of service members who are killed in the line of duty. Property taxes are assessed by local municipalities, each with their own forms, regulations, and exemption amounts. Please contact the local tax assessor for exemption amounts, eligibility, and documentation requirements. - Veterans exemptions by county; – Gold Star Parents’ exemption ; - Reevaluation of Real Property; Rhode Island Taxes on Military Pay for Service in a Combat Zone : Rhode Island follows federal guidelines for…
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How to apply
Please contact the local tax assessor for exemption amounts, eligibility, and documentation requirements.
Military retired pay is exempt from Rhode Island personal income tax. 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.
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How to apply
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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 payments considered disability benefits include: Disability compensation and pension payments for disabilities paid either 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 their limbs, or; Benefits under a dependent-care assistance program; See for more information.
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How to apply
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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.
Who qualifies
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How to apply
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Rhode Island State Taxes on Military Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP), Reserve Component Survivor Benefit Plan (RCSBP), and Retired Serviceman’s Family Protection Plan (RSFPP) Annuities
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SBP, RCSBP and RSFPP annuities are exempt from Rhode Island income taxes.
Who qualifies
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How to apply
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Rhode Island Veteran Designation on Driver’s License or ID Card
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Rhode Island offers a free Veteran or Disabled Veteran designation on Rhode Island driver’s licenses and ID cards.
Who qualifies
Veterans who received an honorable discharge from the U.S. Armed Forces are eligible for the Veterans designation. Disabled Veterans who received an honorable discharge and have a service-connected, 100% disability rating from the VA are eligible for the Disabled Veteran designation. Veterans are required to complete the , or the and provide a copy of their DD214, or other proof they received an honorable discharge. Disabled Veterans will also be required to provide certification from the as proof of eligibility for the Disabled Veteran designation. Veterans can apply at any .
Rhode Island Disabled Veteran Disability Parking Placard
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Rhode Island offers a Disabled Veteran Parking Placard to Veterans who have a 100% service-connected disability rating from the VA. Disabled Veterans are required to provide a War Related Disabled Declaration letter from the as proof of eligibility. Once the Veteran receives the War Related Disabled Declaration letter from the VA, they can send their letter and a completed by fax to 401-462-0829, or by mail to: Rhode Island Division of Motor Vehicles Attn: Disability Parking Placard Office 600 New London Avenue Cranston, RI 02920-3024
Who qualifies
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How to apply
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Free Rhode Island Vehicle Registration and Driver’s License for Disabled Veterans
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Wartime Veterans with serious disabilities may be exempt from Rhode Island vehicle registration and driver’s license fees.
Who qualifies
To be eligible Veterans must have received an honorable discharge for service in the U.S. Armed Forces during a wartime period and meet one of the following requirements: Lost or lost the use, one or both of their arms, hands, feet, or legs; Received a grant from the VA for a specially adapted vehicle; Received a VA combined, service-connected disability rating of 100%; Rated "individually unemployable" from the VA due to a service-connected disability
How to apply
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Rhode Island offers eight distinctive military and Veteran license plates to honor the service and sacrifice of Veterans, retired service members, service members and family members. Applicants must provide proof of service (i.e., DD214) and a to apply for military and Veteran License plates. Some license plates may require further documentation to verify eligibility. Costs are listed in the . Applicants must visit a to apply. Rhode Island Purple Heart License Plate: The Rhode Island Purple Heart license plate is available to recipients of the Purple Heart Medal. These plates may be used…
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Applicants must meet the eligibility requirements for a to be eligible for a Rhode Island Gold Star Family license plate. These family members include: Parents, adoptive parents, or foster parents (in loco parentis); Surviving spouse; Child, adopted child, stepchild, or foster child; Sibling, half-sibling, adopted sibling or step-sibling; The Rhode Island Office of Veterans Services must certify eligibility. Applicants must mail a completed and a copy of the Department of Defense, Report of Casualty (DD1300), death notice of the service member, or any other supporting documentation to: Rhode Island Office of Veterans Services Attention: Gold Star Family Special Registration Plate Certification 560 Jefferson Boulevard, Suite 206 Warwick, RI 02886-1371 If the applicant is not listed on the Report of Casualty, or death notice, other official documentation will be required to prove family re
How to apply
Applicants must provide proof of service (i.e., DD214) and a to apply for military and Veteran License plates. Applicants must visit a to apply.
Rhode Island Hunting and Fishing Benefits for Service Members and Veterans
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Rhode Island offers several hunting and fishing benefits to service members and Veterans. A short description of each is listed below. Applicants are required to show documentation proving eligibility when they apply: Active duty service members – military ID; Veterans – DD214; Disabled Veterans – ; Ext ension of Rhode Island Hunting and Fishing Licenses for Service Members Serving in the U.S. Armed Forces: If a Rhode Island resident has a valid hunting or fishing license when they join the U.S. Armed Forces it will remain valid until six months after their discharge. Free Rhode Island…
Who qualifies
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How to apply
Applicants are required to show documentation proving eligibility when they apply: Active duty service members – military ID; Veterans – DD214; Disabled Veterans – ; Ext ension of Rhode Island Hunting and Fishing Licenses for Service Members Serving in the U.S. Applicants can apply online at , in person at the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management, Office of Boating Registration and Licenses in Providence (Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m.
Free Rhode Island State Park Passes for 100% Disabled Veterans
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Rhode Island provides a free State Park Disability Pass to Veterans with a 100% service-connected VA disability rating. This pass grants free entry and parking at state-owned recreational facilities and beaches. If the disabled Veteran cannot drive, the vehicle transporting the Veteran will not be charged. Veterans must apply in person at the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management, Parks Headquarters and are required to show their (dated within the past year) that states they have a 100% service-connected disability. Those Veterans who have a permanent disability rating will…
Who qualifies
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How to apply
Veterans must apply in person at the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management, Parks Headquarters and are required to show their (dated within the past year) that states they have a 100% service-connected disability.
Goddard Park Golf Course Fee Exemption for Totally Disabled Veterans
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Rhode Island resident Veterans who have a 100% service-connected disability rating from the VA are exempt from paying any fees to play golf at the Goddard Park Golf Course. For more information call the Clubhouse at Goddard Memorial State Park from April 1st through the 3rd Saturday in November at 401-884-9834 or year-round at Division Headquarters at 401-667-6200.
Who qualifies
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How to apply
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Rhode Island resident disabled Veterans may be eligible for a tuition waiver at Rhode Island public institution of higher learning. This waiver only covers tuition and does not pay any required fees or the cost of books.
Who qualifies
Veterans must be a permanent Rhode Island resident and have a service-connected disability rating of 10% or higher to be eligible. Veterans must complete the before applying and are required to provide a recent copy of documentation from the VA as proof of their disability. Any scholarships or grants the Veteran is eligible for is applied toward the cost of tuition first and will reduce the amount of the Veteran’s Tuition Waiver. Veterans should contact the school’s financial aid office for more information and to apply.
How to apply
Veterans should contact the school’s financial aid office for more information and to apply.
Rhode Island Residency for Tuition Purposes for Service Members, Veterans and Eligible Dependents
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Active duty service members, their dependents and eligible Veterans can receive in-state tuition rates at the Community College of Rhode Island, Rhode Island College, or the University of Rhode Island.
Who qualifies
The following individuals are eligible for in-state tuition regardless of their state residency: Service members who served on active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces for 30 or more days, their spouse, and dependents; Veterans discharged from active duty service in the U.S. Armed Forces after less than 30 days due to a service-connected injury; Students living in Rhode Island using transferred VA education benefits or Fry Scholarship recipients; For more information, please call 401-736-1164.
How to apply
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Rhode Island Civil Service Veterans Hiring Preference
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Rhode Island offers a Veteran hiring preference for Veterans applying for competitive state employment. Preference is given by adding points to passing civil service entrance exam scores. Veterans are awarded the following: Veterans receive 5-point credit; Disabled wartime Veterans receive 10-point credit;
Who qualifies
Veterans must meet one of the following requirements to be eligible for Veteran’s preference: Served 30 or more days on active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces and received a discharge other than dishonorable; Served less than 30 days on active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces and was discharged due to a service-connected disability; Retired from the National Guard or U.S. Armed Forces Reserves after 20 or more years of service; Disabled Veterans must meet the following requirements: Was awarded a campaign ribbon or expeditionary medal earned in a conflict, war, undeclared war, or contingency operation, and; Received an Honorable or General discharge, and; Was awarded a service-connected disability rating from the VA
How to apply
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Rhode Island City Housing Authorities' Veterans' Preference
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Wartime disabled Veterans receive first placement preference when space is available in public housing for the elderly. In addition, some local housing authorities have additional policies for Veterans' preference for their housing programs. Veterans’ preference in local housing developments - Cranston, East Greenwich, East Providence, Woonsocket, Johnston (in elderly and disabled housing); Service-connected disabled Veterans’ preference - Burrillville (100% disability required), Bristol (in elderly housing), East Greenwich, Lincoln, Warren, Woonsocket; Preference to families of deceased…
Who qualifies
To be eligible for elderly placement preference, Veterans must have received a discharge from active duty service in the U.S. Armed Forces under conditions other than dishonorable and were disabled while serving in a war or conflict. Veterans must meet all other eligibility requirements for the housing project. For more information, applicants should contact the local housing authority in their city or town.
How to apply
For more information, applicants should contact the local housing authority in their city or town.
Rhode Island Department of Labor and Training (DLT) Career Centers, Veteran Services
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DLT Career Centers offer specialized assistance and "Priority of Service" to eligible Veterans and their spouse. Priority of service gives eligible individuals preference over others for Workforce Investment Act employment, training, and placement services. This includes providing first access to services when offered for a limited time and giving preferred registration in limited enrollment situations. Some of the services offered include: Job search assistance and access to online job listings; Career counseling; Coaching on job search skills; Workshops on a variety of job search…
Who qualifies
Eligible Veterans include those who have served in an active or reserve component of the U.S. Armed Forces and were discharged or released under conditions other than dishonorable. A spouse is eligible if their Veteran spouse meets one of the conditions: Died as a result of a service-connected disability; Are totally disabled as a result of a service-connected disability; Service members who are listed as missing in action, captured, or forcibly detained for more than 90 days; For more information, please contact the Veterans Service Coordinator by calling 401-462-4131, by email to dlt.vets@dlt.ri.gov , or visit a Rhode Island DLT Career Center.
How to apply
A spouse is eligible if their Veteran spouse meets one of the conditions: Died as a result of a service-connected disability; Are totally disabled as a result of a service-connected disability; Service members who are listed as missing in action, captured, or forcibly detained for more than 90 days; For more information, please contact the Veterans Service Coordinator by calling 401-462-4131, by email to dlt.vets@dlt.ri.gov , or visit a Rhode Island DLT Career Center.
Rhode Island Bus Pass Program for Disabled Veterans
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The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority Bus Pass Program offers no-fare and half-fare bus passes for eligible Veterans. The no-fare pass is offered to low-income Veterans and authorizes free rides on all fixed routes. Half-fare passes are offered to eligible disabled Veterans and authorizes half price fares during off-peak hours and full fare prices during peak hours on all fixed route service.
Who qualifies
Veterans must meet the following requirements to be eligible: Half-fare pass – Veterans who have a 70% or higher disability rating from the VA; No-fare pass - Veteran’s income must be below 200% of ; Eligible Veterans will be issued a Bus Pass ID Card for $25 that is valid for five years. Veterans should apply at the Kennedy Plaza Ticket Sales and Information Window at 1 Kennedy Plaza, in Providence. Veterans are required to provide the following documentation: Photo ID; showing disability rating of 70% or higher for half-fare passes; Proof of income for the no-fare passes; Veterans may be eligible for a personal care assistant to ride free. For more information, please call 401-784-9500, extension 604.
How to apply
Veterans should apply at the Kennedy Plaza Ticket Sales and Information Window at 1 Kennedy Plaza, in Providence.
The Rhode Island Military Family Relief Fund provides grants for emergency situations for eligible active duty, Rhode Island National Guard or U.S. Armed Forces Reserves service members and their families. Grants are provided for emergencies that can reasonably be expected to be resolved with one time assistance. Emergency assistance grants can be provided for expenses such as rent or mortgage, utilities, medical services, prescriptions, insurance, or vehicle payments. The Rhode Island Military Family Relief Fund also provides casualty based grants for the families of service members who…
Who qualifies
To be eligible for a grant the service member must be serving in the Rhode Island National Guard, a U.S. Armed Forces Reserve service member assigned to a unit in Rhode Island, or an active duty service member who is a legal resident of Rhode Island. All service members must have at least one year of satisfactory service and have a documented financial need. Family members of eligible service members who are enrolled in Defense Eligibility Enrollment Reporting System (DEERS) may also apply. Casualty based grants have the additional requirements that the service member: Received Purple Heart, or; Received a non-combat injury, or; Was killed in the line of duty, or; Is listed as MIA or a POW; For more information, please call a Family Assistance Center Specialist at 401-275-1241, 401-275-1242, 401-275-1243, or 401-275-1240.
How to apply
Family members of eligible service members who are enrolled in Defense Eligibility Enrollment Reporting System (DEERS) may also apply.
The Veterans Justice Outreach Program helps Veterans avoid unnecessary criminalization of mental illness and extended incarceration. This program involves cooperation between VA Medical Center staff, local law enforcement, and treatment services, to help Veterans avoid subsequent arrests. Veterans' Justice Outreach specialists (VJOs) are responsible for direct outreach, assessment, and case management for justice-involved Veterans in local courts and jails. VJOs link eligible Veterans to appropriate services provided through the VA Health Administration. VJOs also coordinate with judicial…
Who qualifies
Participants must meet basic VA health care eligibility. Those interested should call 401-639-0163.
How to apply
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The Rhode Island Veterans Treatment Court in Kent County District Court is a specialized docket for cases involving Veterans and service members, that provides treatment and support throughout their court process. The court’s mission is to give Veterans and service members the tools and skills to overcome their unique challenges and successfully reintegrate into society. This court focuses on Veterans and service members with trauma-related disorders and offers treatment that may lead to jail diversion, reduced charges, or alternative sentencing. Compliance with treatment options and court…
Who qualifies
To be eligible, Veterans and service members must have service-connected trauma. A participant’s criminal charges and history may affect eligibility. For more information, please email vetscourt@courts.ri.gov , or call 401-458-5106.
How to apply
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Recording of Rhode Island Veterans Military Records without Fee
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A Veteran’s military service records may be recorded in the office of the Town or City Clerk (except in Providence, where it is recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds) free of charge.
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The Rhode Island Veterans Home, located on Mount Hope Bay in Bristol, provides quality assisted living and nursing care to Rhode Island war Veterans. Services Provided Include: Comprehensive medical and nursing care; Rehabilitative services; X-ray; Lab; Podiatry; Dental care; Pharmacy services; Physical and occupational therapies; Social work services; Transportation to the Providence VA Medical Center; VA counselor onsite;
Who qualifies
To be eligible Veterans must meet the following criteria: Received an honorable discharge after at least 90 days of active duty service in the U.S. Armed Forces during wartime; Rhode Island resident for two consecutive years prior to date of application, or entered the U.S. Armed Forces from Rhode Island; Veterans are required to provide the following documentation: DD214; Medical records from primary care physician (at least two previous years); Copy of power of attorney documents for guardianship for health care or finances if applicable; For more information, please call 401-253-8000. Rhode Island Veterans Home 480 Metacom Avenue Bristol, RI 02809
How to apply
Armed Forces during wartime; Rhode Island resident for two consecutive years prior to date of application, or entered the U.S.
The Rhode Island Veterans Memorial Cemetery inExeter provides a dignified final resting place for service members, Veterans, and their eligible family members. The cemetery offers in-ground casket burial, in-ground cremation burial, above ground columbarium cremation sites and committal services. All Veterans and service members eligible for burial at the cemetery are entitled to Military Funeral Honors. Burials for Veterans are provided at no cost, eligible family members are charged a fee for the grave liner.
Who qualifies
Eligibility requirements for the burial at the Rhode Island Veterans Memorial Cemetery are the same as for VA National Cemeteries apart from a Rhode Island residency requirement. Exact eligibility requirements can be viewed at the . The following are the general eligibility requirements: Veteran must have been a Rhode Island resident for two consecutive years prior to death or entered the U.S. Armed Forces from Rhode Island, and; 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 qualified for military retired pay (or would have qualified except death occurred before age 60), or; Reserve component service members if they were activated for federal service, (active duty for training does not qualify), or; Spouses an
How to apply
Armed Forces Reserves and qualified for military retired pay (or would have qualified except death occurred before age 60), or; Reserve component service members if they were activated for federal service, (active duty for training does not qualify), or; Spouses and dependents (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 age 2
When requested by the family of an honorably discharged, wartime Veteran, the Rhode Island Adjutant General provides a firing squad, and when possible, a bugler to play "Taps," live (not synthesized or pre-recorded). Family members should request Military Funeral Honors through their funeral director.
Who qualifies
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How to apply
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Veterans who have a Veteran Designation on their Rhode Island driver’s license or ID card are eligible for a waiver of adoption fees when they adopt a dog or cat from a public animal shelter. Veterans are limited to one pet adoption every six months.
Who qualifies
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How to apply
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