Before applying for a VA loan, do your due diligence to find out exactly what each lender expects. For the most part, however, to be eligible for a VA business loan, businesses must be at least 51% owned and controlled by one of the following: An honorably discharged veteran. A service-disabled veteran.

Washington State Disabled Veteran Property Tax Reduction: Washington offers a property tax reduction for eligible disabled Veterans. Veterans receive a reduction in the amount of property taxes due based on their income, the value of the residence, and local levy rates.

Business Start-up and Financing Links Please contact your local SBA office and ask for the Veterans Business Development Officer. CalVet, the United States Department of Veterans Affairs (USDVA), and the Department of General Services (DGS) do not have programs for business start-up funding.

A VBE is defined as: At least 51 percent of the business must be directly and unconditionally owned by one or more veteran(s) or service-disabled veteran(s). The veteran owner(s) must have full control over the day-to-day management, decision-making, and strategic policy of the business.