💰 Property Tax Relief & Financial Support
• Disabled Veteran Tax Exemption (NEW 2024): As of January 2024, totally disabled veterans (100% P&T) are fully exempt from real property tax on their primary residence under Missouri SB 190.
🔗 https://dor.mo.gov | ☎ (573) 751-4450
• Military Retired Pay Exemption: Military retirement income is 100% state income tax-free for all veterans, including surviving spouses.
🔗 https://dor.mo.gov/personal/individual | ☎ (573) 751-3505
• Missouri Veterans Commission Assistance Fund: Provides financial relief to veterans facing medical emergencies, utilities crisis, or housing issues.
🔗 https://mvc.dps.mo.gov | ☎ (573) 751-3779
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🧰 Employment & Transition Programs
• Veterans Hiring Preference: State agencies provide preference points to veterans and surviving spouses in hiring and promotion decisions.
🔗 https://oa.mo.gov/personnel | ☎ (573) 751-4162
• Show-Me Heroes Program: A job initiative that connects Missouri veterans with employers offering apprenticeships, internships, and full-time careers.
🔗 https://jobs.mo.gov | ☎ (866) 506-0251
• SkillBridge & On-the-Job Training: Offered through the Missouri Division of Workforce Development and VA-approved employers.
🔗 https://jobs.mo.gov/military-transition
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🌲 Outdoor Privileges & Licenses
• Hunting & Fishing Permits: Veterans with 60%+ service-connected disability or 100% unemployability qualify for free small-game hunting and fishing permits.
🔗 https://mdc.mo.gov | ☎ (573) 751-4115
• Free State Park Admission: No admission fee for veterans with a 100% disability rating.
🔗 https://mostateparks.com | ☎ (800) 334-6946
• Military License Plates: Includes options for Purple Heart, Disabled Veteran, and branch-specific plates.
🔗 https://dor.mo.gov/motor-vehicle/license-plates/military.html
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🏠 Veterans Homes, Cemeteries & Local Services
• Missouri Veterans Homes: Located in Cape Girardeau, Cameron, Mexico, Mount Vernon, St. James, St. Louis, and Warrensburg. Skilled care with VA partnership.
🔗 https://mvc.dps.mo.gov/homes | ☎ (573) 522-4222
• State Veterans Cemeteries: Operate in Jacksonville, Bloomfield, Higginsville, and Fort Leonard Wood; available for veterans, spouses, and dependents.
🔗 https://mvc.dps.mo.gov/cemeteries
• Veteran Service Officers (VSOs): Missouri has trained local officers across all counties to assist with VA claims and state benefit applications.
🔗 https://mvc.dps.mo.gov/serviceofficer | ☎ (573) 751-3779
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🧠 Factoid: Missouri leads the Midwest in the number of state-run veterans homes per capita, ensuring rural and urban veterans receive long-term support options within 100 miles of their hometown.
⚠️ Disclaimer: This is NOT an official handout from DoD, VA, DOL, or FFSC. It was created by Dr. Tony Astro as part of his capstone counseling and veteran empowerment outreach. For updates, visit: https://www.linkedin.com/company/tonyastro