Utah Veteran Benefits
Complete guide to state benefits for Utah veterans in 2026
Utah Military Retirement Tax
Utah offers military retirement tax credit phasing to full exemption. VA disability is tax-free under federal law.
Utah Veteran Benefits Summary: Utah offers phasing military retirement tax credit (phasing to full exemption by 2025+), property tax abatement for disabled veterans, the Utah State Veterans Home, and education benefits. Utah has approximately 130,000 veterans.
State Income Tax
Military retirement: Tax credit (phasing to full exempt)
VA disability: Tax-free (federal law)
Property Tax
- Disabled veteran: Abatement up to $375,192
- Blind veteran: Additional abatement
Education
- Purple Heart: Tuition waiver
- In-state tuition: For all veterans
Employment
- Veterans' Preference: 5-10 points
2026 BAH Rates for Utah
| Installation | E-5 w/Dep |
|---|---|
| Hill AFB / SLC | $2,178 |