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Wyoming provides a $6,000 assessed-value property-tax exemption for qualifying Veterans or unremarried surviving spouses, subject to qualifying wartime, campaign or disability status and the state residency rules. The benefit may be applied to property or, when not used on property, to the county vehicle licensing tax.
Wyoming counties provide last-resort burial assistance for Veterans who die in the county without enough resources for necessary funeral expenses and whose discharge was other than dishonorable. The statutory limits are $500 for transportation and $1,500 for burial in a Veterans cemetery. The county verifies service, discharge, financial need and other available benefits before taking responsibility. Current law does not require wartime service.
Wyoming residents deployed on active military duty to a combat zone may receive free general elk, general deer, game-bird/small-game and daily fishing licenses while home on military leave during the applicable season and returning to combat-zone duty. Bring current military identification, leave orders, a Leave and Earnings Statement showing hostile-fire compensation, and residency evidence to a Wyoming Game and Fish regional office or Cheyenne headquarters.
Complimentary Wyoming Lifetime Game Bird, Small Game and Fishing license for Resident Purple Heart Medal Recipients: The Wyoming Game and Fish Department will issue a free lifetime bird hunting, small game hunting and fishing license to resident Veterans who are Purple Heart recipients.…
Active military members and honorably discharged members or Veterans may apply for an exemption from Wyoming hunter-education requirements. Military identification or a DD214 may be requested. Submit a signed application at a regional Wyoming Game and Fish office or mail the original with a wet signature to the License Section. This exemption does not itself waive hunting-license fees or other hunting rules.
Free Wyoming State Park Lifetime Veterans Permit for Resident Disabled Veterans: Wyoming resident Veterans who have a 50% or more service-connected disability rating from the VA are eligible for the free Lifetime Veteran's Pass that allows free day use and camping at Wyoming State Parks. Veterans will be required to provide proof of residency and certification from the VA of their disability percentage.…
A Wyoming VA hospital may issue a no-charge special limited fishing permit to a hospitalized Veteran under its care. The Wyoming Departments of Health or Family Services may also issue it to residents of the Veterans Home of Wyoming and other designated institutions. Fishing must remain under the issuing institution’s direct supervision; ordinary fishing rules and any permit-area limits apply. Ask the institution to arrange the permit.
The Veterans’ Home of Wyoming in Buffalo has assisted-living/domiciliary and skilled-nursing communities. The assisted-living community includes two-room suites for married couples and private rooms for single residents; skilled nursing uses three cottages with private resident rooms. Qualifying dependents may be considered, with priority for Veterans and their accompanying dependents. The facility decides admissions and fees depend on ability to pay.
Residents of the Veterans’ Home of Wyoming can receive primary and nursing care, dietary and laundry services, social and recreational support, fitness activities, resident-account assistance and chaplain services. The home also has a benefits coordinator. These are facility services subject to admission and care needs, not a general cash-assistance program. Call 307-684-5511 for the pre-admission process.
Honorably discharged Veterans may request the Veteran designation on a Wyoming driver license or identification card. Accepted evidence includes a DD214, NGB-22, DD256 or valid Wyoming Veteran-plate registration. An existing Veteran designation on another state’s credential can be accepted at the Wyoming exam station without separate status verification. Confirm normal credential fees with WYDOT.
Wyoming Workforce Centers help Veterans, transitioning service members and other eligible people with job searches, training referrals, résumés, skills assessments and career guidance. Veterans and eligible persons receive priority of service. Some qualifying family members and caregivers may receive services; ask a Veteran Employment Specialist which program applies. Register through HireWYO or contact a Workforce Center.
Wyoming residents receiving VA compensation for at least 50% service-connected disability may apply for a disabled-Veteran vehicle plate. The first qualifying plate is free and exempt from registration fees; one additional motorcycle or multipurpose-vehicle plate requires regular registration fees. These plates do not authorize disability parking: a separate parking placard is required. Submit the current application and disability evidence to the county treasurer.
Active-duty personnel and their dependents do not have to obtain a Wyoming driver license. If an active-duty member chooses a Wyoming license and presents a valid military ID when applying, WYDOT may issue an I restriction that waives its expiration while accompanied by active-duty orders or military ID. The expiration waiver described here is for the member, not automatically for dependents; standard application requirements still apply.
Wyoming residents who receive VA compensation for a service-connected disability of 50% or more may apply for a free lifetime fishing license. The current application requires proof of qualifying Wyoming residency and official disability documentation. Apply at a Wyoming Game and Fish regional office or headquarters, or mail the application to its License Section. The 50% route is not limited to ratings below 100%.
Wyoming residents who are determined 100% disabled by VA may apply for a no-charge lifetime game-bird, small-game and fishing license. It remains valid while the license holder remains a Wyoming resident. The current application expressly distinguishes a 100% disability determination from compensation paid at the 100% rate. Submit official disability documentation and proof of qualifying residency to Wyoming Game and Fish.
Wyoming participates in the NASWA–Hilton Honors Military Program. Eligible transitioning service members and Veterans may request hotel points for verified job interviews, qualifying employment training or pre-employment testing. Awards are not guaranteed, previous stays are not reimbursed, and the lifetime limit is 100,000 points. Applicants must live in or plan to move to a participating state; state-specific rules apply. Contact an American Job Center Veterans representative or NASWA before travel.
WYDOT and county treasurers process military-related plates including Veteran, National Guard, Disabled Veteran, Purple Heart, former POW, Pearl Harbor survivor and Gold Star designs. Each design has its own eligibility, documentation and fee rules; some require county approval before WYDOT submission. Use the specific plate’s instructions rather than assuming every Veteran or family member qualifies.
Wyoming’s Military Assistance Trust Fund offers discretionary, last-resort emergency grants when financial hardship results from military duty. Eligible routes include activated Wyoming Guard or Wyoming-based reserve members, qualifying Wyoming residents serving elsewhere, and their specified immediate family members. Funding and approval are not guaranteed. Begin with the member’s unit, then use the WYMD Benefits Portal with military-status, dependency, residency when applicable, and financial documentation.
Wyoming’s Military Funeral Honors Program coordinates trained teams and Veteran service organizations to honor eligible service members and Veterans at a family’s request. Minimum honors include Taps and folding and presenting the U.S. flag. Eligibility includes qualifying active-duty or Selected Reserve service and qualifying discharges other than dishonorable. Follow the program’s request-form instructions and include available discharge documentation.
The Wyoming National Guard Association administers voluntary State Sponsored Life Insurance under an agreement with the Military Department. Eligible Wyoming Guard members have a $1,000 no-cost benefit; additional policies and spouse/child coverage are available under their own terms. This is association-administered insurance, not VA compensation. Ask WYNGA about enrollment, eligibility, premiums and the applicable policy.
Oregon Trail State Veterans Cemetery in Evansville accepts eligible Veterans with a discharge other than dishonorable and qualifying spouses or minor/disabled children sharing the Veteran’s burial plot. Plots and casket grave vaults are provided without charge; funeral-director services and transportation remain the survivors’ responsibility. Services are held on weekdays in the chapel/patio area, not at the graveside. Contact the cemetery for arrangements and eligibility documentation.
Wyoming Purple Heart License Plate: Wyoming resident Purple Heart recipients are eligible for the Wyoming Purple Heart Recipient license plate. Applicants must provide official documentation they received the Purple Heart. There is no application fee for this license plate. These license plates are requested through local county treasurer offices.…
Wyoming State Veteran Service Officers help Veterans understand and pursue federal and state benefits, health care, VA disability and pension claims. Use the current county-by-county service-officer list to arrange help, or call the Wyoming Veterans Hotline at 1-800-833-5987.
Wyoming law provides tuition and matriculation fees at Wyoming universities, junior colleges and vocational-training institutions for the spouse and children of a Wyoming National Guard member who dies or sustains permanent total disability resulting from state active duty or authorized training duty. This is a qualifying Guard-duty benefit, not a general benefit for every Veteran with a VA P&T rating. Confirm documentation and administration with the Wyoming Military Department.
Qualifying Vietnam and overseas-combat Veterans and qualifying surviving spouses/dependents may receive tuition—not general fees—at the University of Wyoming or Wyoming community colleges. The combat pathway generally allows eight semesters within eight academic years, with service, Wyoming-residency history, child-age and academic-progress requirements. The law has distinct survivor and Veteran routes, so a school certifying official should confirm the applicable route before enrollment.
Wyoming Veteran License Plates: Resident Veterans who served in the U.S. Armed Forces and received an honorable discharge are eligible for the Wyoming Veteran license plate. These license plates are available with the Seal of the Veteran’s branch of service. Veterans must provide a copy of their DD214 when applying. The fee for the Veteran license plate is $50.…
For initial Wyoming public-department hiring, eligible Veterans and surviving spouses receive a pre-interview preference: a 5% numerical advantage, or 10% for Veterans with at least a 10% service-connected disability. Comparable preference applies without numerical scoring. A Veteran must be honorably discharged and have lived in Wyoming for at least one year at some time before applying; a qualifying surviving spouse receives federal survivor benefits based on the Veteran’s service. The preference does not apply to a Veteran already employed by a public department.
The Wyoming Veterans Memorial Museum in Casper preserves Veterans’ service stories and the history of Casper Army Air Base, including its World WarII B-17 and B-24 training mission. The museum provides exhibits and public reference resources; staff can arrange group tours, hands-on activities and outreach programs. Check the museum’s current hours and contact staff before arranging a group visit.
Wyoming Veterans Property Tax Exemption: Wyoming offers a property tax exemption of $6000 on the assessed value of a Veteran’s primary residence. If the exemption is not used on real property, it may be applied to a vehicle’s licensing fee.Wyoming Veterans Property Tax Exemption? Veterans must be residents of Wyoming for three or more years prior to claiming the tax exemption. Additionally, one of the following must apply: Served in the U.S.…
Wyoming’s Uniform Veterans’ Guardianship Act provides a court process when VA requires appointment of a guardian before paying benefits to a beneficiary. It covers qualifying minor or legally incapacitated beneficiaries and governs the guardian’s handling of VA-derived funds. A petition, supporting VA findings and court approval are required; age, a disability rating or Veteran status alone does not establish entitlement to guardianship. Consult the appropriate court or qualified legal counsel.