Federal Veteran and Disabled Veteran Benefits

(These benefits are generally available nationwide and are administered by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs)

VA Disability Compensation: Monthly payments ranging from $171.23 to $3,737.85 (as of 2025, for 10%-100% disability).
- Link: VA Disability Compensation
VA Healthcare: Free or low-cost medical care.
- Link: VA Health Care
GI Bill: Financial assistance for tuition, housing, and books for education.
- Link: VA Education Benefits (GI Bill)
VA Home Loans: Loans often with no down payment requirement.
- Link: VA Home Loans

Common State Benefits

(These are types of benefits frequently offered by multiple states, often with specific disability percentage requirements)

Property Tax Exemptions: Full exemptions for 100% disabled veterans; partial exemptions for those with 10%-90% disability.
Vehicle Registration: Free license plates for 100% disabled veterans; discounts for 60% + disabled.
Education: Tuition waivers for dependents of 100% disabled veterans; free passes for 50%+ disabled.
Parks: Free passes for 50%+ disabled veterans.

State-Specific Veteran and Disabled Veteran Benefits

Below is a detailed list of state-specific benefits extracted from the image. "Property tax" benefits typically refer to exemptions or reductions, and "free licenses" generally include hunting, fishing, or driver's licenses. The specific disability percentage required for eligibility is noted where available.

Alabama

Key Benefits: Property tax ($15,000), free licenses
Disability %: 100%
Resource: Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs

Alaska

Key Benefits: Property tax ($150,000), free licenses (50%+)
Disability %: 50%+
Resource: Alaska Department of Military and Veterans Affairs

Arizona

Key Benefits: Property tax ($3,172), free park pass
Disability %: 100%
Resource: Arkansas Department of Veterans' Services

Arkansas

Key Benefits: Property tax ($6,500), free licenses
Disability %: 100%
Resource: Arkansas Department of Veterans Affairs

California

Key Benefits: Property tax ($100,000+), free licenses (50%+)
Disability %: 50%+
Resource: CalVet (California Department of Veterans Affairs)

Colorado

Key Benefits: Property tax (50% of $200,000), free licenses
Disability %: 50%+
Resource: Colorado Department of Human Services - Veterans Services

Connecticut

Key Benefits: Property tax ($10,000), free licenses
Disability %: 100%
Resource: Connecticut Department of Veterans Affairs

Delaware

Key Benefits: Property tax ($2,000), free licenses
Disability %: 100%
Resource: Delaware Office of Veterans Services

Florida

Key Benefits: Full property tax, free licenses (10%+)
Disability %: 10%+
Resource: Florida Department of Veterans' Affairs

Georgia

Key Benefits: Property tax ($100,000), free licenses
Disability %: 100%
Resource: Georgia Department of Veterans Service

Hawaii

Key Benefits: Property tax (varies), free licenses
Disability %: 100%
Resource: Hawaii Office of Veterans Services

Idaho

Key Benefits: Property tax ($1,500), free licenses (40%+)
Disability %: 40%+
Resource: Idaho Division of Veterans Services

Illinois

Key Benefits: Property tax ($250,000 for 100%), free licenses (50%+)
Disability %: 50%+
Resource: Illinois Department of Veterans' Affairs

Indiana

Key Benefits: Property tax ($24,960), free licenses
Disability %: 100%
Resource: Indiana Department of Veterans Affairs

Iowa

Key Benefits: Property tax ($1,852), lifetime licenses
Disability %: 100%
Resource: Iowa Department of Veterans Affairs

Kansas

Key Benefits: Property tax ($2,000), free licenses
Disability %: 100%
Resource: Kansas Commission on Veterans Affairs Office

Kentucky

Key Benefits: Property tax ($38,080), free licenses
Disability %: 100%
Resource: Kentucky Department of Veterans Affairs

Louisiana

Key Benefits: Property tax ($150,000), free licenses
Disability %: 100%
Resource: Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs

Maine

Key Benefits: Property tax ($6,000), free licenses
Disability %: 100%
Resource: Maine Bureau of Veterans' Services

Maryland

Key Benefits: Property tax ($70,000), free licenses (50%+)
Disability %: 50%+
Resource: Maryland Department of Veterans Affairs

Massachusetts

Key Benefits: Property tax ($2,000), free licenses
Disability %: 100%
Resource: Massachusetts Department of Veterans' Services

Michigan

Key Benefits: Full property tax, free plates (50%+)
Disability %: 50%+
Resource: Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency

Minnesota

Key Benefits: Property tax ($300,000), free licenses (50%+)
Disability %: 50%+
Resource: Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs

Mississippi

Key Benefits: Full property tax, free licenses (50%+)
Disability %: 50%+
Resource: Mississippi Veterans Affairs Board

Montana

Key Benefits: Property tax ($100,000), free licenses (50%+)
Disability %: 50%+
Resource: Montana Department of Military Affairs - Veterans Affairs Division

Nebraska

Key Benefits: Full property tax, free licenses (40%+)
Disability %: 40%+
Resource: Nebraska Department of Veterans' Affairs

Nevada

Key Benefits: Property tax (60%+), free licenses (50%+)
Disability %: 50%+
Resource: Nevada Department of Veterans Services

New Hampshire

Key Benefits: Property tax ($700+), free licenses (50%+)
Disability %: 50%+
Resource: New Hampshire Veterans Council

New Jersey

Key Benefits: Property tax ($250), free licenses (50%+)
Disability %: 50%+
Resource: New Jersey Department of Military and Veterans Affairs

New Mexico

Key Benefits: Property tax ($4,000), free licenses (50%+)
Disability %: 50%+
Resource: New Mexico Department of Veterans Services

New York

Key Benefits: Property tax (15%-50%), free licenses (50%+)
Disability %: 50%+
Resource: New York State Division of Veterans' Services

North Carolina

Key Benefits: Property tax ($45,000), free licenses (50%+)
Disability %: 50%+
Resource: North Carolina Department of Military & Veterans Affairs

North Dakota

Key Benefits: Property tax ($8,100), free licenses (50%+)
Disability %: 50%+
Resource: North Dakota Department of Veterans Affairs

Ohio

Key Benefits: Property tax ($50,000), free licenses (50%+)
Disability %: 50%+
Resource: Ohio Department of Veterans Services

Oklahoma

Key Benefits: Full property tax, free licenses (50%+)
Disability %: 50%+
Resource: Oklahoma Department of Veterans Affairs

Oregon

Key Benefits: Property tax ($25,000), free licenses (40%+)
Disability %: 40%+
Resource: Oregon Department of Veterans' Affairs

Pennsylvania

Key Benefits: Full property tax, free licenses (70%+)
Disability %: 70%+
Resource: Pennsylvania Department of Military and Veterans Affairs

Rhode Island

Key Benefits: Property tax (varies), free licenses (50%+)
Disability %: 50%+
Resource: Rhode Island Office of Veterans Affairs

South Carolina

Key Benefits: Full property tax, free licenses (50%+)
Disability %: 50%+
Resource: South Carolina Department of Veterans' Affairs

South Dakota

Key Benefits: Property tax (P&T), free licenses (40%+)
Disability %: 40%+
Resource: South Dakota Department of Veterans Affairs

Tennessee

Key Benefits: Property tax ($100,000), free licenses (50%+)
Disability %: 50%+
Resource: Tennessee Department of Veterans Services

Texas

Key Benefits: Full property tax, free driver's license (60%+), free licenses (50% +)
Disability %: 50%+
Resource: Texas Veterans Commission

Utah

Key Benefits: Property tax ($260,000), free licenses (50%+)
Disability %: 50%+
Resource: Utah Department of Veterans & Military Affairs

Vermont

Key Benefits: Property tax ($40,000), free licenses (50%+)
Disability %: 50%+
Resource: Vermont Office of Veterans Affairs

Virginia

Key Benefits: Full property tax, free licenses (70%+)
Disability %: 70%+
Resource: Virginia Department of Veterans Services

Washington

Key Benefits: Property tax (varies), free licenses (50%+)
Disability %: 50%+
Resource: Washington State Department of Veterans Affairs

West Virginia

Key Benefits: Property tax ($20,000), free licenses (50%+)
Disability %: 50%+
Resource: West Virginia Department of Veterans Assistance

Wisconsin

Key Benefits: Property tax ($1,500), free licenses (40%+)
Disability %: 40%+
Resource: Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs

Wyoming

Key Benefits: Property tax ($3,000), free licenses (50%+)
Disability %: 50%+
Resource: Wyoming Veterans Commission