State Veterans Benefits
Beyond federal VA benefits, every state offers additional perks worth thousands of dollars. Find out what your state provides.
🏈Alabama
Heart of Dixie
GI Dependents' Scholarship Program
Free tuition for dependents at Alabama public colleges.
Who Qualifies: Dependents of 100% P&T disabled or deceased veterans.
Learn MoreProperty Tax Exemption
FULL exemption from property taxes on your primary residence (up to 160 acres, single-family home).
Who Qualifies: Veterans with 100% permanent and total disability. Unremarried surviving spouses maintain the exemption.
Learn MoreFree License Plates
Free disabled veteran license plates with special parking privileges.
Who Qualifies: 100% service-connected disabled veterans.
Learn More🏔️Alaska
Last Frontier
Hunting & Fishing License Discount
Reduced-cost hunting and fishing licenses for disabled veterans.
Learn MoreNo State Income Tax
Alaska has no state income tax - your income is never taxed by the state.
Learn MoreProperty Tax Exemption
First $150,000 of assessed value exempt from property taxes.
Who Qualifies: Veterans 65+ with 50%+ disability, OR any age with 100% disability.
Learn More🌵Arizona
Grand Canyon State
Tuition Waiver for Dependents
Free tuition at Arizona public colleges for qualifying dependents.
Who Qualifies: Dependents of veterans killed in action or who died from service-connected injuries.
Learn MoreProperty Tax Exemption
$4,188 property tax exemption for homes assessed under $28,458. Varies by county.
Who Qualifies: 50%+ disabled veterans who are permanent Arizona residents.
Learn MoreVehicle License Tax Exemption
Exemption from vehicle license tax and special DV plates.
Who Qualifies: 100% service-connected disabled veterans.
Learn More💎Arkansas
Natural State
Free Tuition for Dependents
Free tuition at Arkansas public colleges.
Who Qualifies: Dependents of 100% P&T disabled veterans or veterans killed in action.
Learn MoreFree Hunting & Fishing Licenses
Free lifetime hunting and fishing licenses.
Who Qualifies: 100% disabled veterans.
Learn More100% Property Tax Exemption
FULL exemption from property taxes on homestead.
Who Qualifies: Veterans with loss/loss of use of limbs, total blindness, OR 100% service-connected disability. Unremarried surviving spouse maintains exemption.
Learn More☀️California
Golden State
College Fee Waiver for Dependents
Full tuition and fee waiver at California Community Colleges, CSU, and UC schools.
Who Qualifies: Dependents of 100% disabled veterans or veterans killed in action.
Learn MoreState Veterans Homes
Access to 8 state-operated veterans homes offering skilled nursing care.
Who Qualifies: Honorably discharged California veterans. Priority given to 100% disabled veterans.
Learn MoreProperty Tax Exemption
Basic: $175,298 off assessed value. Low-Income: $262,950 off if household income under $78,718.
Who Qualifies: Veterans rated 100% disabled OR compensated at 100% due to unemployability.
Learn MoreDisabled Veteran License Plates
Special disabled veteran license plates with parking privileges.
Who Qualifies: Veterans with 50%+ disability or specific injuries.
Learn More⛰️Colorado
Centennial State
Property Tax Exemption
50% of first $200,000 of home value exempt from property tax.
Who Qualifies: 100% permanently disabled veterans.
Learn More⚓Connecticut
Constitution State
🐓Delaware
First State
Property Tax Credit
Some counties offer full property tax exemption (like New Castle County).
Who Qualifies: 100% P&T disabled veterans who lived in DE 3+ years.
Learn More🌴Florida
Sunshine State
Free College for Dependents
Scholarships for Children and Spouses of Deceased or Disabled Veterans (CSDDV). Full tuition and fees at Florida public colleges (up to 120 credit hours).
Who Qualifies: Dependents of 100% P&T disabled veterans.
Learn MoreFree Lifetime Hunting & Fishing License
FREE 5-year hunting and fishing license (renewable). Includes saltwater, freshwater, hunting, and various permits.
Who Qualifies: 100% permanent and total service-connected disabled veterans.
Learn MoreNo State Income Tax
Florida has NO state income tax. Your VA disability compensation, military retirement pay, and all income is free from state taxes.
Learn MoreFree Lifetime State Parks Pass
Free lifetime Military Entrance Pass to ALL Florida state parks. Free admission for up to 8 people per vehicle.
Learn More100% Property Tax Exemption
COMPLETE exemption from property taxes on your homestead.
Who Qualifies: Veterans with 100% permanent and total disability, or paraplegic, hemiplegic, or permanently wheelchair-bound veterans.
Learn MoreFree Driver's License & DV Plates
FREE Florida driver's license or ID card for life. One free set of DV license plates.
Who Qualifies: 100% service-connected permanent and total disability.
Learn More🍑Georgia
Peach State
Free Hunting & Fishing Licenses
Permanently disabled residents get free honorary fishing license. Georgia residents 65+ get free lifetime senior hunting and fishing license.
Learn MoreMotor Fuel Service Assistance
Gas station employees must pump gas at self-service price for DV plate holders.
Who Qualifies: Disabled veterans with DV plates who are driving alone or with only someone under 16.
Learn MoreProperty Tax Exemption (Up to $121,812)
Exemption of up to $121,812 (2025) off your home's assessed value.
Who Qualifies: Veterans with 100% service-connected disability OR specific disabilities (loss of limbs, blindness, paraplegic).
Learn MoreVehicle Tax Exemption
Exemption from ad valorem taxes on ONE vehicle. Free disabled veteran plates.
Who Qualifies: Veterans with 100% service-connected disability.
Learn More🌺Hawaii
Aloha State
Property Tax Exemption
Varies by county - Honolulu offers exemption from all property taxes except minimum tax.
Who Qualifies: 100% disabled veterans.
Learn More🥔Idaho
Gem State
Property Tax Reduction
100% disabled veterans may reduce property taxes by up to $1,500 (income limits apply).
Learn More🌽Illinois
Prairie State
Income Tax Exemption
Military retirement pay and disability compensation fully exempt from state income tax.
Learn MoreProperty Tax Exemption
First $250,000 of assessed value exempt for 70%+ disabled veterans.
Who Qualifies: 70-100% service-connected disabled veterans.
Learn More🏀Indiana
Hoosier State
Free Tuition
Children of 100% disabled veterans may qualify for free tuition at Indiana state schools.
Learn MoreProperty Tax Deduction
100% disabled veterans get property tax deduction based on disability percentage.
Learn More🌾Iowa
Hawkeye State
100% Property Tax Credit
FULL property tax credit covering 100% of property taxes. Applies to land and outbuildings up to 40 acres.
Who Qualifies: Veterans with 100% P&T rating or IU paid at 100%.
Learn More🌻Kansas
Sunflower State
🐴Kentucky
Bluegrass State
Tuition Waiver
Spouses and dependents of 100% P&T disabled veterans may receive tuition waivers.
Learn More🎺Louisiana
Pelican State
Free Hunting & Fishing
Special licenses for disabled veterans through parish veterans service offices.
Learn MoreProperty Tax Exemption
100% disabled veterans fully exempt from property taxes (except certain municipal taxes). 50%+ disabled veterans get partial exemption.
Learn More🦞Maine
Pine Tree State
Hunting & Fishing Licenses
Lifetime licenses available for disabled veterans at reduced cost.
Learn MoreProperty Tax Exemption
$6,000 property tax exemption for 100% disabled or age 62+ wartime veterans. Paraplegic veterans with VA adapted housing grant get $50,000 exemption.
Learn More🦀Maryland
Old Line State
100% Property Tax Exemption
FULL exemption from property taxes on dwelling house and yard. Surviving spouses can take exemption to new Maryland home (capped at original exemption amount).
Who Qualifies: 100% service-connected disabled veterans.
Learn More⚾Massachusetts
Bay State
MassVets Tuition Waiver
Tuition waived for veterans at Massachusetts state colleges and universities.
Learn MoreProperty Tax Exemption
$400-$1,500 property tax exemption depending on disability and age. 100% disabled eligible for $1,000+ exemption.
Learn More🚗Michigan
Great Lakes State
Free State Parks
Medal of Honor recipients, 100% disabled veterans, and ex-POWs get free entry to state parks (must have specialty license plate).
Learn More100% Property Tax Exemption
FULL exemption from property taxes on homestead.
Who Qualifies: 100% disabled veterans OR those with VA specially adapted housing certificate OR rated unemployable.
Learn More🏒Minnesota
North Star State
Property Tax Exclusion
Market value exclusion based on disability percentage (100% disabled may qualify for significant exclusion).
Learn More🎸Mississippi
Magnolia State
Property Tax Exemption
100% disabled homeowners eligible for property tax exemption (pathway available for totally disabled).
Learn More🎖️Missouri
Show Me State
Property Tax Credit
100% disabled veterans may qualify for property tax credit (income limits apply).
Learn More🏔️Montana
Big Sky Country
Hunting & Fishing
Resident 100% P&T disabled veterans: $3 combined license, free lifetime state parks pass.
Learn MoreProperty Tax Exemption
Up to $200,000 reduction in taxable value for qualifying disabled veterans.
Learn MoreReduced Vehicle Registration
100% disabled veterans qualify for reduced vehicle registration fees.
Learn More🌽Nebraska
Cornhusker State
🎰Nevada
Silver State
Property Tax Exemption
Up to $34,400 property tax exclusion for 100% disabled veterans. All veterans get $3,440 exemption for wartime service (regardless of disability).
Learn More🏛️New Hampshire
Granite State
Free Tuition for Dependents
Children of 100% P&T disabled NH veterans receive tuition waivers at University System of New Hampshire. Value up to $80,000+ per child.
Learn MoreFree Lifetime Hunting & Fishing
Free lifetime hunting and fishing license (value up to $1,564.80).
Who Qualifies: 100% P&T disabled residents.
Learn MoreProperty Tax Exemption
Minimum $700 tax credit for 100% disabled veterans. Double amputees, paraplegics, or blind veterans with 100% P&T AND specially adapted home get FULL property tax exemption.
Learn More🏖️New Jersey
Garden State
Income Tax Exemption
Military retirement income up to $40,000 exempt (100% disabled exempt up to $100,000).
Learn MoreProperty Tax Exemption
100% P&T disabled veterans exempt from property taxes on primary residence.
Learn More🌶️New Mexico
Land of Enchantment
Free College
New Mexico Legislative Lottery Scholarship provides tuition assistance for veterans.
Learn More100% Property Tax Exemption
FULL exemption from property taxes on principal residence. Surviving spouse can take exemption to new home if they continuously occupy as principal residence.
Who Qualifies: Veterans with 100% service-connected permanent and total disability.
Learn More🗽New York
Empire State
Property Tax Exemption
Partial or full property tax exemption (varies by county - up to 50% reduction typical).
Who Qualifies: 100% disabled veterans.
Learn More🌲North Carolina
Tar Heel State
Free College for Dependents
Scholarships for children of certain disabled or deceased veterans. Free tuition, room, board, and books at UNC schools and NC community colleges.
Who Qualifies: Dependents of 100% disabled veterans or those killed/MIA.
Learn MoreIncome Tax Deduction
Up to $4,000 deduction on state income taxes. All VA disability compensation is fully tax-free.
Learn More100% Property Tax Exemption
FULL exemption from property taxes on your primary residence.
Who Qualifies: Veterans rated 100% permanently and totally disabled. Unremarried surviving spouses continue to receive the exemption.
Learn MoreFree Disabled Veteran License Plates
Special DV license plates at no additional cost.
Who Qualifies: Veterans with 100% disability or Individual Unemployability.
Learn More🌾North Dakota
Peace Garden State
Free College for Dependents
FREE tuition at ND state colleges for dependents of 100% disabled veterans. Diploma must be earned within 45 months or 10 semesters.
Learn MoreDiscounted Licenses
$3 combined hunting/fishing license for 100% P&T disabled residents. Free lifetime state parks pass.
Learn More🌰Ohio
Buckeye State
Tuition Assistance
Ohio War Orphans Scholarship for dependents of 100% disabled or deceased veterans.
Learn MoreProperty Tax Reduction
100% P&T disabled veterans eligible for homestead exemption (varies by county - some offer full exemption).
Learn More🌪️Oklahoma
Sooner State
Free Tuition
Dependents of 100% disabled veterans may receive tuition waivers at Oklahoma state schools.
Learn More100% Property Tax Exemption
FULL exemption from property taxes on homestead. Surviving spouse may claim and transfer exemption to new property.
Who Qualifies: Veterans with 100% service-connected permanent disability.
Learn More🌲Oregon
Beaver State
Property Tax Exemption
Up to $24,150 reduction in assessed value for 40%+ disabled veterans.
Learn More🔔Pennsylvania
Keystone State
Education Benefits
Tuition assistance for veterans and dependents at Pennsylvania state schools.
Learn MoreProperty Tax Reduction
100% disabled veterans may qualify for property tax relief (varies by county).
Learn More⚓Rhode Island
Ocean State
🌴South Carolina
Palmetto State
100% Property Tax Exemption
FULL exemption from property taxes on primary residence.
Who Qualifies: 100% permanently and totally disabled veterans.
Learn MoreFree License Plates (2 vehicles)
Free registration and license plates for up to TWO vehicles.
Learn More🤬South Dakota
Mount Rushmore State
🎸Tennessee
Volunteer State
Free Tuition
Dependents of 100% disabled veterans can receive free tuition at Tennessee public colleges.
Learn MoreNo State Income Tax
Tennessee has no tax on earned income (Hall income tax was repealed in 2021).
Learn MoreProperty Tax Relief
100% disabled veterans may qualify for property tax freeze or reduction (varies by county).
Learn More🤠Texas
Lone Star State
Hazlewood Act - Free College Tuition
Up to 150 semester credit hours of FREE tuition at Texas public colleges/universities. For Dependents: Spouses and children of 100% P&T disabled veterans also qualify for full tuition waiver. Value: $40,000 - $80,000+ in tuition savings.
Who Qualifies: Texas veterans AND their children (Legacy Program).
Learn MoreFree Hunting & Fishing Super Combo Package
Free Super Combo Hunting and All-Water Fishing Package (value ~$68). Includes resident hunting license, all-water fishing, saltwater fishing stamp, archery endorsement, migratory game bird endorsement.
Who Qualifies: Veterans with 50%+ disability OR loss of use of foot/leg (Texas residents AND non-residents).
Learn MoreNo State Income Tax
Texas has NO state income tax - your VA disability compensation and military retirement pay are never taxed.
Learn MoreFree State Parks Access
Disabled Veterans Parklands Passport - FREE entry to all Texas state parks. One companion gets 50% discount on entry.
Who Qualifies: Veterans with 60%+ disability or loss of lower extremity.
Learn More100% Property Tax Exemption
Complete exemption from ALL property taxes on your primary residence (homestead). Potential savings: $3,000 - $8,000+ per year.
Who Qualifies: Veterans with 100% VA disability rating OR Individual Unemployability (TDIU). Unremarried surviving spouses can keep this exemption.
Learn MoreFree Driver's License & Vehicle Registration
Free Texas driver's license or ID card (with all endorsements). Disabled Veteran license plates available for $3 (50%+ rating).
Who Qualifies: Veterans with 60%+ service-connected disability.
Learn More🏔️Utah
Beehive State
🍁Vermont
Green Mountain State
Property Tax Exemption
Property tax exemption available for veterans based on disability percentage.
Learn More🦅Virginia
Old Dominion
Free College for Dependents
Virginia Military Survivors and Dependents Education Program (VMSDEP). ALL tuition and mandatory fees for 8 semesters at Virginia public colleges. May include money for room, board, and books. Value: $80,000 - $120,000+ per dependent.
Who Qualifies: Spouses and children of veterans with 90-100% permanent disability from armed conflict.
Learn MoreFree Lifetime Hunting & Fishing Licenses
FREE lifetime hunting and fishing licenses. Non-residents with 100% P&T can get lifetime licenses for $10-$30. Value: $500+ over lifetime.
Who Qualifies: 100% permanent and total service-connected disabled Virginia residents.
Learn MoreFree State Parks Pass
Virginia State Parks 100% Disabled Veteran Passport. Includes FREE admission, parking, boat launch, and 50% discount on camping/equipment rental.
Who Qualifies: 100% VA disabled veterans (don't need to be Virginia resident).
Learn More100% Property Tax Exemption
FULL exemption from real property taxes on your primary residence and up to 1 acre of land. Portable: Surviving spouses can take exemption with them if they move to a new Virginia home.
Who Qualifies: Veterans with 100% service-connected permanent and total disability (including TDIU rated P&T).
Learn MoreFree Vehicle Property Tax Exemption
Exemption from local property tax on ONE motor vehicle (car or pickup truck). Savings: $200 - $1,500+ per year depending on county.
Who Qualifies: 100% service-connected permanent and total disabled veterans.
Learn More🌲Washington
Evergreen State
Property Tax Exemption
Property tax exemption based on income and disability percentage. 100% disabled veterans may qualify for significant relief.
Learn More⛰️West Virginia
Mountain State
🧀Wisconsin
Badger State
🤬Wyoming
Cowboy State
Disclaimer: Benefits information is compiled from public sources and may not be current. Always verify eligibility and details with your state's Department of Veterans Affairs. Contact your local VSO for assistance.