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Guam Veteran benefits

19 benefits from Guam for Veterans and their families, on top of what VA gives. Many need no disability rating.

Each one says who qualifies, how to apply, the official link, and the date we last checked it. Rules change, so the official page has the final word.

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19 benefits

Property tax

  • 100%+For family or survivors

    100% Disabled Veterans, Surviving Spouses, and Legal Guardians Property Tax Exemption

    Guam exempts from all real property taxes the home of a veteran rated 100% disabled or individually unemployable by the VA, and extends the exemption to an eligible surviving spouse or legal guardian.

    Who qualifies
    Rating: 100% VA rating, or paid at the 100% rate through TDIU (also called IU). Veteran must be rated by the USDVA as 100% disabled or individually unemployable due to service-connected injuries; exemption continues only while the rating remains 100%, the surviving spouse stays unremarried, or the legal guardian remains vested with power; limited to one residence and excludes commercial use.
    How to apply
    File the Application for Veteran Exemption with the Real Property Tax Division of DRT, including a VA Benefit Information letter and proof of service.
    Official page

    Last checked September 28, 2026.

  • No rating neededFor family or survivors

    Gold Star Spouses and Parents Property Tax Exemption

    Guam extends the real property tax exemption to Gold Star spouses and parents of a service member who died in the line of duty, letting them own and occupy a residence tax-free.

    Who qualifies
    Rating: No disability rating needed. Must be a Gold Star spouse or parent under Guam law, and must keep owning and living in the home.
    How to apply
    File the Application for Veteran Exemption with the Real Property Tax Division of DRT.
    Official page

    Last checked September 28, 2026. Law: 16 GCA §7120.3(b).

Income tax, retirement pay and other taxes

  • No rating needed

    Guam Income Tax Treatment of Military Retirement and VA Benefits (Mirror Code)

    Guam has no separate territorial income tax code; it mirrors the U.S. Internal Revenue Code, so the same federal rules on taxing military retirement pay and excluding VA disability benefits apply, but returns and payments go to Guam DRT instead of the IRS.

    Who qualifies
    Rating: No disability rating needed. Applies to bona fide residents of Guam, who file with Guam DRT instead of the IRS for Guam-source income.
    How to apply
    File the Guam territorial income tax return with the Department of Revenue and Taxation instead of the IRS.
    Official page

    Last checked September 28, 2026.

Vehicles, driver's licenses and plates

  • No rating needed

    Driver's License Fee Waiver for Veterans and Extended Beneficiaries

    Guam waives motor vehicle driver's license fees, including all classes and endorsements, for qualifying veterans and for the spouse, surviving spouse, legal guardian, or Gold Star parent of a veteran.

    Who qualifies
    Rating: No disability rating needed. Applies to veterans and to their spouse, legal guardian or surviving spouse, and to Gold Star parents, as Guam law defines them. Service must be honorable, shown by a DD214 or other accepted military ID.
    How to apply
    Apply at DRT's License Division with DD214, military ID, or other accepted proof of service certified by the Office of Veterans Affairs.
    Official page

    Last checked September 28, 2026. Law: 10 GCA §67101; 16 GCA §7120.3(b).

  • No rating needed

    Veteran Designation on Driver's License and ID Card

    Qualifying veterans may have the word "Veteran" printed on their Guam driver's license or identification card, including at renewal, to make their status easy to verify for local benefits.

    Who qualifies
    Rating: No disability rating needed. Must qualify as a veteran under Guam law and ask for the designation at the Driver's License and Identification Card Branch.
    How to apply
    Request the Veteran designation when applying for or renewing a license or ID card at DRT's License Division with a DD214 or other accepted proof of service.
    Official page

    Last checked September 28, 2026. Law: 16 GCA §7120.2(b).

  • No rating needed

    Veteran License Plates

    Guam issues distinctive Veteran license plates to eligible resident veterans, including Republic of Korea veterans and other recognized service groups, letting them display their status on their vehicle.

    Who qualifies
    Rating: No disability rating needed. Available to Guam resident veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces or recognized groups such as the Guam Combat Patrol, discharged or released under conditions other than dishonorable.
    How to apply
    Apply through DRT's Motor Vehicle/License Division with a DD214 or other qualifying discharge documentation certified by the Guam Office of Veterans Affairs.
    Official page

    Last checked October 26, 2026.

  • No rating neededFor family or survivors

    Special Gold Star License Plates

    Guam offers Gold Star license plates to parents and surviving spouses of a service member killed in the line of duty, honoring their loss on the vehicle they register.

    Who qualifies
    Rating: No disability rating needed. Given to parents (including step-, adoptive and other parents who raised them) and widows or widowers of a qualifying deceased service member, as Guam law defines them.
    How to apply
    Apply through DRT's Motor Vehicle Division with documentation verified by the Guam Office of Veterans Affairs.
    Official page

    Last checked September 28, 2026. Law: 16 GCA §7120.3.

Jobs and hiring preference

  • No rating needed

    Civil Service Veteran and Disabled Veteran Hiring Preference

    Guam government job applicants who are veterans or Guam Police Combat Patrol members receive preference points added to their passing civil service exam score, with extra points for a service-connected disability.

    Who qualifies
    Rating: No disability rating needed. Veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces or Guam Police Combat Patrol receive preference points on a passing score; veterans certified with a service-connected disability receive a higher combined preferential credit.
    How to apply
    Submit a Preference Points request form with the government employment application, along with a DD-214 or VA disability letter.
    Official page

    Last checked September 28, 2026.

  • No rating needed

    SERVE Act Veterans Bill of Rights

    Guam's SERVE Act establishes a Veterans Bill of Rights directing the Office of Veterans Affairs, as lead agency, to help veterans access housing assistance, employment support, higher education opportunities, and health care through local and federal programs.

    Who qualifies
    Rating: No disability rating needed. Available to Guam veterans and their families seeking help navigating housing, employment, education, or health care benefits.
    How to apply
    Contact the Guam Office of Veterans Affairs, the lead agency responsible for implementing Veterans Bill of Rights programs and services.
    Official page

    Last checked September 28, 2026.

  • No rating needed

    Veterans Affairs Officer Benefits Counseling and Claims Assistance

    The Guam Veterans Affairs Officer helps veterans and dependents prepare and file claims for federal and local veterans' benefits, including disability compensation, pensions, education, and burial benefits, at no charge.

    Who qualifies
    Rating: No disability rating needed. Open to Guam veterans, dependents, and survivors seeking help navigating benefit claims.
    How to apply
    Visit the Guam Office of Veterans Affairs in Tamuning for free counseling and claims preparation assistance.
    Official page

    Last checked September 28, 2026.

  • No rating neededFor family or survivors

    Military Family Leave Act of Guam

    Guam government employees who are family members of an activated service member are entitled to protected leave under the Military Family Leave Act, codified alongside veterans' personnel protections.

    Who qualifies
    Rating: No disability rating needed. Applies to Government of Guam employees who are the spouse, parent, or other qualifying family member of an activated service member.
    How to apply
    Request leave through the employee's department Human Resources office citing the Military Family Leave Act, 4 GCA Article 1A.
    Official page

    Last checked September 28, 2026.

Business certification and contracts

  • Any rating

    Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Business Procurement Preference

    Guam government entities must generally procure supplies or services from a qualified service-disabled veteran owned business if it can deliver on time and its price does not exceed 105% of the lowest bid.

    Who qualifies
    Rating: Any VA service-connected rating, even 0%. Business must be licensed and headquartered on Guam and at least 51% owned by a service-disabled veteran with an honorable discharge and VA-certified service-connected disability, documented by DD214 and VA award letter for every offer.
    How to apply
    Submit a DD214 and VA disability award letter to the procuring Guam government entity with each bid or proposal to claim the preference.
    Official page

    Last checked September 28, 2026.

Homes, Veterans homes and cemeteries

  • No rating needed

    Burial in the Guam Veterans Cemetery

    The Guam Veterans Cemetery in Piti provides burial for veterans and eligible dependents, with eligibility rules similar to VA national cemeteries and coordination of military honors.

    Who qualifies
    Rating: No disability rating needed. Open to veterans discharged under conditions other than dishonorable and eligible dependents such as a spouse or minor children under 21 (or under 23 if a full-time student).
    How to apply
    Contact the Guam Veterans Affairs Office/Guam Veterans Cemetery and submit required documents, including an original death certificate, before the burial date.
    Official page

    Last checked September 28, 2026.

  • No rating needed

    Veterans Cemetery Trust Fund

    Guam maintains a dedicated Veterans Cemetery Trust Fund to help finance the maintenance, expansion, and operation of the Guam Veterans Cemetery for current and future burials.

    Who qualifies
    Rating: No disability rating needed. Not an individual benefit; the fund supports cemetery operations that veterans and dependents rely on for burial.
    How to apply
    Not applicable to individuals; administered by the Guam Office of Veterans Affairs.
    Official page

    Last checked September 28, 2026.

Money, grants and bonuses

  • No rating needed

    Bonus for Veterans of the Guam Combat Patrol

    Guam law provides a one-time bonus payment to veterans of the Guam Combat Patrol and other historically recognized wartime service groups, administered under standing Veterans' Bonus regulations.

    Who qualifies
    Rating: No disability rating needed. Veterans who served in one or more recognized conflict periods with the Guam Combat Patrol; payment amount is capped by regulation per veteran.
    How to apply
    File a bonus application with the Guam Office of Veterans Affairs/Director of Public Safety under the Veterans' Bonus administrative rules.
    Official page

    Last checked September 28, 2026.

Other help

  • No rating needed

    Guam Veterans Healthcare Assistance

    The Office of Veterans Affairs administers a Veterans Healthcare Assistance program that helps eligible veterans access health services and reduces reliance on other public assistance programs.

    Who qualifies
    Rating: No disability rating needed. The Guam Office of Veterans Affairs (GOVA) sets the rules. Contact GOVA for current income and service requirements.
    How to apply
    Contact the Guam Office of Veterans Affairs for eligibility screening and application assistance.
    Official page

    Last checked September 28, 2026. Law: 10 GCA §67111.

  • No rating needed

    Guam Veterans Registry

    The Office of Veterans Affairs maintains a Guam Veterans Registry recording veterans' DD214 and service information transmitted from other government agencies to streamline verification for local benefits.

    Who qualifies
    Rating: No disability rating needed. Any Guam veteran who consents to have their DD214 or proof of service shared with GOVA.
    How to apply
    Register directly with GOVA or consent to have your DD214 forwarded automatically when applying for a license, ID, or other government service.
    Official page

    Last checked September 28, 2026.

  • No rating needed

    Veterans Affairs Fund

    Guam maintains a dedicated Veterans Affairs Fund that helps finance programs, services, and gifts or donations administered by the Office of Veterans Affairs for the benefit of Guam veterans and their families.

    Who qualifies
    Rating: No disability rating needed. Supports GOVA operations rather than direct individual payments.
    How to apply
    Not directly applied for by individuals; administered by GOVA.
    Official page

    Last checked September 28, 2026.

  • No rating neededFor family or survivors

    Derived Veterans Benefits for Spouse, Surviving Spouse, or Legal Guardian

    Guam law extends certain veteran-related civil service and licensing benefits to the spouse, surviving spouse, or legal guardian of a qualifying disabled veteran, recognizing their caregiving role.

    Who qualifies
    Rating: No disability rating needed. Applies to the spouse, surviving spouse or legal guardian, as Guam law defines them, based on the veteran's disability.
    How to apply
    Contact the Department of Administration or Guam Office of Veterans Affairs to confirm derived-benefit eligibility and documentation.
    Official page

    Last checked September 28, 2026. Law: 4 GCA Article 1B (§§4B101-4B106).

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