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Portland and Vancouver Veteran Community Resource Guide
City services, county veteran offices, VA health care and benefits for 20 Portland metro and SW Washington communities
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When you're picking a place to live, the house is only part of the picture. You also want to know who picks up the trash, where the kids go to school, how far it is to the nearest VA clinic, and who can help you file for the benefits you earned. After more than 25 years helping buyers and sellers across the Portland area, and as a Marine Corps veteran myself, I put this page together so you can find all of that without digging through dozens of websites.
Every city and county below has three sets of links. Community Resources go straight to the right local department, from animal care to utility billing. Veteran Resources point you to the closest VA care, the county veteran service office, and local property tax exemptions for disabled veterans. Plan Your Move links to my guides for that area. If you're still deciding where to land, start with my guide to the best Portland areas for veterans.
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Veteran Resources for the Whole Region
These offices serve veterans no matter which city you call home. Oregon and Washington each run their own veterans department with state benefits on top of your federal VA benefits.
Federal VA
Oregon
Washington
Nearby Military Installations
Relocating on PCS Orders?
Oregon Cities
Beaverton, OR
Washington CountyA Washington County city where parks and recreation are run by Tualatin Hills Park & Recreation District. The closest VA clinic is in Hillsboro.
Clackamas, OR
Clackamas CountyAn unincorporated community, so most services come from Clackamas County and North Clackamas Parks & Recreation District. Willamette National Cemetery sits just to the north.
Gresham, OR
Multnomah CountyEast Multnomah County's largest city. The Fairview VA Clinic is a short drive away.
Happy Valley, OR
Clackamas CountyA Clackamas County city right next to Willamette National Cemetery.
Hillsboro, OR
Washington CountyThe Washington County seat. It has its own VA clinic, and the Portland Vet Center has a satellite office here at Washington County Disability, Aging and Veteran Services.
Lake Oswego, OR
Clackamas CountyMost of the city is in Clackamas County, with small portions in Multnomah and Washington counties. The West Linn VA Clinic is nearby.
Milwaukie, OR
Clackamas CountyA Clackamas County city on Portland's south edge, close to the Portland VA Medical Center and the West Linn VA Clinic.
Newberg, OR
Yamhill CountyA Yamhill County city in wine country, served by Chehalem Park & Recreation District. Veterans here work with the Yamhill County Veteran Service Office.
Oregon City, OR
Clackamas CountyThe Clackamas County seat. The Portland Vet Center has a satellite office at Clackamas Community College, and the West Linn VA Clinic is close by.
Portland, OR
Multnomah CountyHome to the Portland VA Medical Center, the Portland Vet Center on NE Glisan, and the Vietnam Veterans of Oregon Memorial in Washington Park.
Tigard, OR
Washington CountyA Washington County city between Portland and Tualatin. The West Linn and Hillsboro VA clinics are both within reach.
Tualatin, OR
Washington CountyMostly in Washington County, with a small part in Clackamas County. The West Linn VA Clinic is the closest VA clinic.
West Linn, OR
Clackamas CountyA Clackamas County city with its own VA clinic on Blankenship Road.
Wilsonville, OR
Clackamas CountyMostly in Clackamas County. The city hosts a Veterans Day remembrance ceremony each November.
Oregon Counties
Clackamas County, OR
County resourcesCovers Happy Valley, Lake Oswego, Milwaukie, Oregon City, West Linn, Wilsonville and unincorporated Clackamas.
Multnomah County, OR
County resourcesCovers Portland, Gresham and East County.
Washington County, OR
County resourcesCovers Beaverton, Hillsboro, Tigard and Tualatin.
Washington Cities
Camas, WA
Clark CountyA Clark County city on the Columbia River. The VA's Vancouver campus is the closest VA facility.
Vancouver, WA
Clark CountyHome to the VA's Vancouver campus on East Fourth Plain and the Clark County Veterans Assistance Center. The Portland Vet Center also has a satellite office here at American Legion Post 176.
Washington Counties
Clark County, WA
County resourcesCovers Vancouver, Camas and the rest of Southwest Washington's largest county.
Veteran Home Buying and Selling Guides
Once you know where you want to live, these guides walk you through using your VA benefit to buy, or getting top dollar when it's time to sell.
Buying With Your VA Benefit
Finding the Right Home
Moving, Retiring and Benefits
Resources by Branch of Service
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is the closest VA medical center to Portland?
The Portland VA Medical Center on Marquam Hill is the main hospital for the region, and the VA also runs a Vancouver campus on East Fourth Plain. Community clinics in Hillsboro, West Linn and Fairview handle a lot of primary care closer to home. The Portland Vet Center offers free counseling, with satellite offices in Hillsboro, Oregon City and Vancouver.
What does a county veteran service office do?
County veteran service officers help you file VA disability claims, appeals, pension and survivor benefits, and they can request records like your DD214. Their help is free. Every county on this page has one, and it's a good first call after you move.
Do Oregon and Washington have property tax breaks for disabled veterans?
Yes. Oregon offers a property tax exemption for veterans with a service connected disability of 40 percent or more, and for some surviving spouses. You apply through your county assessor. Washington offers an exemption for disabled veterans with qualifying ratings, with income limits. See my Oregon veteran property tax guide for details.
Should I live in Portland or Vancouver as a veteran?
It depends on how you earn and spend. Washington has no state income tax but does have sales tax, while Oregon has no sales tax but taxes income, and military retirement pay is treated differently in each state. My Vancouver WA vs Portland OR guide walks through the numbers.
Where can I get help right away?
The Veterans Crisis Line is available any time: dial 988 and press 1, or text 838255. If you are homeless or at risk of losing your housing, call the National Call Center for Homeless Veterans at 877.424.3838.
How current is the market information for each community?
Each Market Snapshot updates automatically from local listing data, so it shows current prices and activity for that city or county. For a detailed price estimate on a specific home, request a free custom market analysis.
What if a link on this page doesn't work?
Agencies move their pages from time to time. The links were last checked in October 2026. If one doesn't work, let me know and I'll fix it.
Have a question about a neighborhood? I've spent more than 25 years helping veterans and their families buy and sell homes across Portland and SW Washington. If you want to talk through school boundaries, commute times, or how far your VA benefit will stretch in a particular city, call 503.997.4169 or schedule a free call.
Meet Your Veteran Realtor
Troy Doty, Principal Broker
Troy Doty is a Principal Broker with Northwest Realty Source in Portland, with 25 years in real estate and over 1,000 homes sold across the Portland metro and SW Washington. As a Marine Corps veteran, Troy has a true passion for helping Portland veterans and active duty military families buy and sell homes, whether you're PCSing in, transitioning out, buying your first home, investing in a duplex, triplex, or fourplex, or right sizing later in life.
Schedule a Call or Video Meeting ➜ More About Troy ➜ Free Veteran Buyer E-BookPrefer to call, text, or email? 503.997.4169 · Text Us · troy@nwrealtysource.com
Troy Doty, Principal Broker, Northwest Realty Source. Licensed in Oregon and Washington. ABR®, MRP, and SRES® are credentials of the National Association of REALTORS® and its affiliates. CIAS™ is a designation of U.S. Realty Training. This page is general information, not legal, tax, or lending advice.
Please note: Portland Veteran Homes is a private, veteran owned real estate company and is not affiliated with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Loan programs, limits, and market conditions change, so confirm details with your lender.
