The Most Popular Veterans Benefit in Every State

Alabama provides homes for veterans who need living assistance. The staff at the homes also provide activities and outings that keep resident veterans active and engaged.

Alaska’s property tax exemption provides a tax break on the first $150,000 of assessed value of the home for veterans with a 50% or greater disability rating.

Arizona offers special license plates that recognize and honor military veterans. The funds from the plates provide grants to nonprofit organizations for the benefit of veterans in Arizona.

Military pensions are exempt from state taxes, saving veterans money.

The mortgage bonds provide flexible financing for veterans purchasing homes in the state of California

Colorado waives license tax on one vehicle for veterans with a 50% or more service-connected disability and permanent and totally disabled veterans.

These designations are used by community-based organizations, agencies, and retailers to verify veteran status for various local and state programs, services, and discounts.

The plates are used to identify special designations, including Purple Heart Recipients, Medals of Valor Recipients, disabled veterans, and many more.

Eligible Florida resident veterans with a VA-certified service-connected disability of 10% or greater are entitled to a $5,000 deduction.

These Georgia plates are available in a special veteran-themed design, like a veteran’s branch or era of service or a special military decoration.

Each island has its own tax exemption benefit in place.

Disabled veterans with a service-connected disability rating of 40% or greater only pay $5.75 for combination hunting and fishing licenses and reduced tag fees. Nonresident disabled veterans can obtain hunting licenses for $31.75 and reduced tag fees.

The Illinois license plates identify those who served.

Remission of tuition and fees may be used at approved state-sponsored universities for up to 124 credits.

The program provides $5,000 for first time veteran homebuyers.

Kansas offers a wide variety of hunting and fishing opportunities, and veterans are entitled to discounts on fees for hunting and fishing licenses.

Kentucky waives tuition at all state colleges and universities for dependents of certain veterans.

Louisiana has 74 parish service offices across the state that are accessible to all veterans and their families.

The pass gives veterans free admission to state parks across the state as well as to the Maine State Museum.

Veterans who are rated at 100% disabled are fully exempt from property taxes on their primary dwelling.

Massachusetts has two soldiers’ homes that offer both residential and long-term care options for veterans.

The trust fund provides emergency grants to help combat-era veterans and their families weather unforeseen, temporary financial emergencies.

In Minnesota, claims representatives assist state veterans with their needs.

Veterans in Mississippi are exempt from all ad valorem taxes on the assessed value of homestead property.

Service officers in Missouri provide counseling and assistance when veterans have questions about compensation, pensions, education benefits, life insurance, medical benefits, state benefits, and burial benefits.

Veterans in Montana can receive a special designation on their drivers’ licenses for a fee of $10.

The registry allows for easy application for benefits provided such as military license plates and special discounts sometimes offered at establishments.

Because Nevada does not have a state income tax, all residents, including veterans, are exempt.

New Hampshire offers qualified veterans a tax credit of up to $750 annually.

Veterans are eligible for a $6,000 exemption on their income tax return.

New Mexico veterans can receive up to a $4,000 reduction in the taxable value of a veteran’s primary residence.

The FreshConnect Checks program allows veterans and their families to access $20 in fresh food vouchers to be used at farmers markets.

North Carolina allows a special designation for veterans on their license plates.

The state offers a Hardship Assistance Grant and a grant for North Dakota veterans with PTSD.

Each Ohio county has a commission to assist veterans with benefits, transportation, and even financial assistance — at no charge.

Oklahoma veterans who are 100% disabled are exempt from property taxes.

This program includes multiple recognition plate options that allow veterans to display pride in their military service.

Pennsylvania provides real estate tax exemption for any honorably discharged veteran who is 100% disabled, is a resident of the commonwealth, and has a financial need.

All Rhode Island National Guard members receive free tuition to certain schools.

Disabled veterans over 65 can access a tax exemption in South Carolina.

South Dakota awards a bonus to active-duty military members and veterans who meet service qualifications.

In Tennessee, certain 100% disabled veterans and their surviving spouses can receive property tax relief of up to $175,000.

The claims program has assisted over 7,000 veterans in receiving over $250 million in retroactive payments plus annual increases.

The widely used abatement is designed to reduce certain property taxes veterans owe on normally taxed property, including homes, automobiles, and recreational vehicles.

The program is available to veterans with a VA disability rating of 50% or greater.

VDVS staff helped over 200,000 veterans submit over 70,000 claims and appeals.

Washington offers free license plates to disabled veterans and Purple Heart and Gold Star recipients.

West Virginia provides funds each year to pay for education and training opportunities that do not qualify under VA guidelines.

The tool at MyWisVets.com makes it easy for Wisconsinite veterans to check their eligibility benefits, upload supporting documents, apply for grants, pre-register at our veterans homes or for an internment, and more.

The exemption saves veterans in Wyoming money on their homesteads.