Veterans Benefits in Utah

Utah National Guard members activated on state orders are provided health and dental insurance through the state, covering both the service member and their family during the period of activation.

Utah operates four state veterans nursing homes in Ogden, Salt Lake City, Ivins (St. George area), and Payson, providing skilled nursing and memory care to eligible veterans.

Utah Purple Heart recipients receive a full waiver of tuition and fees at any Utah System of Higher Education institution. This is one of the most targeted and honored veteran education benefits in the state.

Utah grants veterans preference in state employment with preference points added to passing exam scores. Disabled veterans receive additional consideration.

Utah veterans with a service-connected disability rating of 10% or more receive a proportional exemption on their primary residence assessed value. For 2025, the maximum exemption is $521,620 of assessed value for 100% disabled veterans. Veterans with lower ratings receive a proportional share (e.g., 50% disabled veterans receive an exemption on 50% of $521,620). The exemption applies to the homestead and up to one acre of land or tangible personal property for personal use.

Utah disabled veterans with a service-connected disability receive a free Honor Pass providing free day-use access to all Utah state parks.

Utah veterans with a 50% or greater service-connected disability receive free or reduced-fee hunting and fishing licenses.

The Utah Veterans Cemetery and Memorial Park at Camp Williams provides burial at no cost for eligible veterans, their spouses, and dependent children.