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H-3 (Act 48) total homestead exemption: Lee County filing
100% P&TProperty tax
Lee County's way of applying Alabama's full P&T property tax exemption. You pay $0 property tax on your home.
Who qualifies
Owner-occupant retired due to total and permanent disability. Lee County accepts a VA award letter or benefit verification letter showing the effective date and that you're totally and permanently disabled. No annual recertification if you qualify through the VA.
How to apply
File at any Lee County Revenue Commission office (Opelika, Auburn or the Smiths Station annex), in person or by mail. Bring your deed and VA letter.
Deadline
You must live in the home on October 1; file between October 1 and December 31 of the year you qualify. Refile if the deed or occupancy changes.
General Lee County homestead rules: residential property is assessed at 10% instead of 20%, the owner on the deed must live there, and you must refile after deed or occupancy changes.
Your principal residence and up to 160 adjacent acres are exempt from ALL state, county and municipal property taxes. No income limit and no age limit.
Who qualifies
Alabama resident homeowner who is permanently and totally disabled. A VA award letter or benefit verification letter showing 100% P&T is acceptable proof. Veterans who qualify through a service-connected disability don't have to recertify every year.
How to apply
Apply in person or by mail at your county Revenue Commissioner / tax assessing office (see your county page).
Deadline
Must own and live in the home on October 1; file by December 31 of the year you qualify (county rule; confirm with your county).
Vehicles Paid for by a U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Grant is Exempt from all License Fees and Property Taxes
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Vehicles owned by disabled Veterans that are all or partly paid for by the VA are exempt from all license fees and property taxes. The vehicle must only be used for the private use of Veteran.
Who qualifies
Any vehicle, owned by a Veteran who was disabled in any U.S. war, conflict or during a period of hostilities against a foreign country, that is all or partly paid with funds from the VA to accommodate the Veteran’s disabilities is exempt. For more information, please contact the Alabama Department of Revenue, County Offices where the vehicle is located for more information and to apply. Alabama Social Security Benefits Tax Exemption: Alabama does not tax Social Security benefits.
How to apply
For more information, please contact the Alabama Department of Revenue, County Offices where the vehicle is located for more information and to apply.
Military retired pay and survivor benefits are exempt from all state, county and municipal income tax. (Federal VA disability compensation is not taxable anyway.)
Who qualifies
Retired from U.S. military service (or survivor-benefit recipient).
How to apply
Automatic; just exclude it on your Alabama return.
Military disability retirement pay received as a pension, annuity or similar allowance for personal injury or sickness resulting from active service in the U.S. Armed Forces should not be included in taxable income. Some of the payments which are considered disability benefits include: Disability compensation and pension payments for disabilities paid to Veterans or their families; Grants for homes designed for wheelchair living; Grants for motor vehicles for Veterans who lost their sight or the use of limbs, or; Benefits under a dependent-care assistance program; See for more information.
Who qualifies
See the official source for full eligibility rules.
How to apply
See the official source linked below for how to apply.
Alabama Taxes on Military Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP), Reserve Component Survivor Benefit Plan (RCSBP), and Retired Serviceman’s Family Protection Plan (RSFPP) Annuities
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Survivor benefits derived from military retirement (SBP, RCSBP, RSFPP) are exempt from Alabama state, county and municipal income tax.
Who qualifies
See the official source for full eligibility rules.
How to apply
See the official source linked below for how to apply.
Alabama Veterans have the option of displayingproof of military service on their driver license. There is no charge for the Veteran designation for a first-time driver license applicant or when renewing a license.
Who qualifies
Veterans who received an Honorable or General Under Honorable Conditions Discharge are eligible. To apply Veterans must visit an and provide a copy of their DD124, NGB22, DD2 or retired ID card as proof of eligibility.
How to apply
To apply Veterans must visit an and provide a copy of their DD124, NGB22, DD2 or retired ID card as proof of eligibility.
Alabama Vehicle Privilege or License Tax and Registration Fee Exemption for Reserve Component Service Members, Retired Service Members and Gold Star Families
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Alabama National Guard members (active or retired) and Alabama residents who joined a Reserve unit are exempt from vehicle privilege/license tax and registration fees on one vehicle. Disabled veteran and other categories are covered under the plate entries.
Who qualifies
The following Alabama residents are eligible for the exemptions: Active and retired Alabama National Guard Service members; Service members currently serving in the U.S. Armed Forces Reserves; Gold Star Families; Disabled Veterans who have a 10% or greater service-connected disability rating from the VA
How to apply
See the official source linked below for how to apply.
Alabama Distinctive Military and Veteran License Plates
Any veteranVehicles
Alabama offers many distinctive military and veteran plates for service members, veterans, retirees and eligible family members. Eligibility and fees vary by plate.
Who qualifies
Alabama residents who received the Medal of Honor are eligible for this license plate. The surviving spouse of an eligible deceased Veteran can keep/request this license plate. Veterans must provide a copy of their DD214, or an affidavit certifying eligibility requested from the ADVA. Alabama Purple Heart License Plate: Alabama offers the Purple Heart license plate to Purple Heart recipients. The first license plate is exempt from registration fees (taxes must still be paid). Registration fees must be paid for any additional plates. Who is eligible for the Alabama Purple Heart License Plate? Alabama residents who received the Purple Heart are eligible for the Purple Heart license plate. The surviving spouse of an eligible deceased Veteran can keep this license plate. Veterans must provide a copy of their DD214, or an affidavit certifying eligibility requested from the ADVA. Alabama Disab
How to apply
Applicants can apply for a distinctive military or Veteran license plates at an . Applicants for license plates who require an affidavit from the Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs (ADVA) as proof of eligibility should contact their nearest Alabama Veterans Service Office (VSO).
Special hunting license ($2 at 100%, half price at 50%)
50%+Outdoors & parks
Annual hunting license for $2 plus issuance fee at 100% service-connected (half price at 50%), plus a free-of-license-fee nighttime feral swine & coyote license.
Who qualifies
Alabama resident with USDVA certification of a 50%+ (half price) or 100% ($2) service-connected disability.
How to apply
Contact Outdoor Alabama at 1-888-848-6887 or a license office; bring VA certification.
Organizations that sponsor hunting events in Alabama for disabled Veterans can purchase a three day hunting license for up to 10 Veterans for $173.90. To be eligible Veterans must have a 50% or more disability rating from the VA. Completed applications, fees and required documentation (listed on the application) must be mailed to: Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries Division Attn: License Sales P.O. Box 301456 Montgomery, AL 36130-1456
Who qualifies
See the official source for full eligibility rules.
How to apply
Completed applications, fees and required documentation (listed on the application) must be mailed to: Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries Division Attn: License Sales P.O.
Tuition up to $400 per credit hour plus up to $1,000 per semester for books and fees at Alabama public colleges (some private ones are capped lower). Children/stepchildren: 5 academic years. Spouse of a 100% P&T veteran: 5 years (3 years at 40-90%).
Who qualifies
Veteran rated 40%+ service-connected and meeting Alabama residency rules (a 100% P&T vet who didn't enter service from AL qualifies after 5 years of AL residency). The student must file a FAFSA and, for children, start before age 26 (up to 30 in some cases).
How to apply
Apply through the ADVA G.I. Dependent Scholarship Portal (va.alabama.gov/dependents-scholarship/), or get help at a county Veterans Service Office.
Deadline
Apply before the term starts; children must start before age 26.
Alabama Tuition Waiver for Purple Heart Medal Recipients
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Alabama public colleges (including community and technical colleges) MAY waive tuition and fees for Purple Heart recipients pursuing undergraduate studies. It is up to each school.
Who qualifies
To be eligible, the Veteran must be an Alabama resident, enrolled as a full time, part time, or summer school student in an undergraduate program that results in a degree or certificate and was an Alabama resident at the time they were awarded the Purple Heart. This waiver is only available after all other educational benefits are used, except for benefits that are partially funded by the Veteran, such as the Montgomery GI Bill or Post 9/11 GI Bill. Veterans should contact the public institution they plan to attend for more information.
How to apply
Veterans should contact the public institution they plan to attend for more information.
Alabama Operation Recognition, High School Diplomas for Wartime Veterans
Any veteranEducation
Honorably discharged veterans who served Dec 7, 1941–Jan 1, 1946, Jun 27, 1950–Jan 31, 1955, or Nov 15, 1961–Mar 28, 1973, were Alabama residents before entry, and left high school to serve, can get a standard diploma.
Who qualifies
See the official source for full eligibility rules.
How to apply
Veterans or their family members can apply by contacting the high school principal's office of the Veteran's former high school, or the County Superintendent of Education.
Alabama Department of Labor Veteran Employment, Training and Services
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The Alabama Department of Labor offers personalized employment assistance to Veterans. This assistance includes: Resume assistance; Interview skills; Job searches; Apprenticeships and on-the-job training opportunities; Referrals to additional resources; ; Training programs; For more information, please contact the nearest .
Who qualifies
See the official source for full eligibility rules.
How to apply
This assistance includes: Resume assistance; Interview skills; Job searches; Apprenticeships and on-the-job training opportunities; Referrals to additional resources; ; Training programs; For more information, please contact the nearest .
Retirement System of Alabama (RSA) Benefits for Service Members
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Retirement rights of state employees and teachers who leave for military service and return after discharge are preserved. Limited military service credit may be available (check with RSA).
Who qualifies
A member of the RSA who enters the U.S. Armed Forces and continues to make contributions, and then returns to state employment within one year after being honorably discharged is eligible to keep their RSA benefits. The required contributions must be made within the time equal to the length of service in the U.S. Armed Forces or before reaching age 60. Additionally, the Veteran can purchase service credit for each full year of military service. Service credit may increase state retired pay or allow RSA members to receive retired pay sooner. The cost to purchase military service credit is 4% of the average salary paid to a state employee during each claimed year, plus 8% interest, compounded from the last date of service to the date of payment.
How to apply
See the official source linked below for how to apply.
Alabama Reduced Cost Business and Occupational Licenses for Disabled Veterans
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Eligible disabled Veterans are charged a reduced fee of $25 for state/county/municipal business or occupational license taxes.
Who qualifies
To be eligible Veterans must meet the following requirements: Alabama resident; Served during a wartime period; 25% or more disability rating from the VA (the disability does not need to be service-connected); Self-employed and have no more than one employee; Veterans whose property (both real estate and personal property) is valued at $5,000 or more or whose net annual income is $2,500 or more are not eligible.
How to apply
See the official source linked below for how to apply.
Tentative P&T certificate before buying a home (new Oct 1, 2026)
100% P&THousing
Before you buy, get a certificate so your lender leaves property taxes out of your debt-to-income ratio.
Who qualifies
Veteran with a 100% service-connected P&T rating who will claim the H-3 exemption. Issued within 20 days of a complete request.
How to apply
Submit the ALDOR Taxpayer's Affidavit for Tentative Certificate, your purchase agreement and VA documentation of 100% P&T to the county tax assessing official. You must still file the homestead exemption after closing.
ADVA operates five State Veterans Homes providing nursing home and some assisted-living care for Alabama veterans.
Who qualifies
Veterans must meet the following requirements to be eligible for admission: Served at least 90 days on active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces and received an honorable discharge; Veterans who enlisted after September 7, 1980, and those commissioned after October 16, 1981, must have served a minimum of 24 continuous months or the full period of their service obligation and received an honorable discharge; Meets ; Alabama resident for 12 months prior to application; Must have had a medical examination by a physician that indicates the Veteran does not have: Care needs the Veterans Home cannot provide; Behavioral traits considered dangerous; Diagnosis or confirmed history of mental illness or mental retardation that outweighs their medical condition; ; Meets Alabama immigration law requirements; For more information, please call the Alabama State Veterans Home Director by calling 334-242-5077
How to apply
1784 Elkahatchee Road Alexander City, AL 35010 Phone: 256-329-3311 Fax: 256-329-3350 Email: Nicholssvh.application@va.alabama.gov 2701 Meridian Street Huntsville, AL 35811 Phone: 256-851-2807 Fax: 256-851-2967 Email: Fannsvh.application@va.alabama.gov 300 Faulkner Drive Bay Minette, AL 36507-1461 Phone: 251-937-8049 Fax: 251-937-2472 Email: Greensvh.application@va.alabama.gov 7054 Veterans Parkway Pell City, AL 35125 Phone: 205-338-6487 Email: Howardsvh.application@va.alabama.gov 552 Veterans Pa
One copy of any public record (birth or marriage certificate, divorce decree, etc.) is provided free of charge when required by the VA to be used when determining eligibility for benefits.
Who qualifies
See the official source for full eligibility rules.
How to apply
See the official source linked below for how to apply.
Guardianship for Alabama Veterans and Minor Dependents
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The Uniform Veterans Guardianship Act authorizes the appointment of a guardian for Veterans and their minor dependents who are mentally or physically incapacitated. This Act outlines the appointment process, duties, responsibilities, limits, as well as the costs and fees of guardianship.
Who qualifies
See the official source for full eligibility rules.
How to apply
See the official source linked below for how to apply.
Alabama State Veterans Memorial Cemetery at Spanish Fort
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The Alabama State VeteransMemorial Cemetery at Spanish Fort provides a dignified final resting place for Veterans and their eligible family members. The cemetery can provide in-ground casket or cremated remains burials, columbarium niches for the placement of cremated remains, and a scattering garden. For Veterans, the cemetery provides the following at no cost: Use of committal shelter for service (cemetery does not offer graveside services); Burial plot or columbarium niche; Opening and closing of the grave; Perpetual care of the gravesite; Inscribed gravestone; The fee for the burial of…
Who qualifies
Eligibility requirements for the burial at the Alabama State Veterans Memorial Cemetery at Spanish Fort are the same as for VA National Cemeteries except for an Alabama residency requirement. Exact eligibility requirements can viewed at the . The following are the general eligibility requirements: Discharged from active duty service in the U.S. Armed Forces under conditions other than dishonorable, or; Died while serving on active duty, or; Served at least 20 years in the National Guard or U.S. Armed Forces Reserves and qualified for military retired pay (or would have qualified except death occurred before age 60), or; Reserve component service members if they were activated for federal service, (active duty for training does not qualify); Spouses and dependents (burial of dependent children is limited to unmarried children under 21 years old, or 23 years old if a full-time student at a
How to apply
Applicants can mail, fax, or email the completed application and copies of the required supporting documents (listed on the application) to: Alabama State Veterans Memorial Cemetery at Spanish Fort 34904 Alabama Highway 225 Spanish Fort, AL 36527 Phone: 251-625-1338, 251-626-7183 Fax: 251-626-9204 Email: cemetery@va.alabama.gov
Whenever an incompetent Veteran is eligible for treatment in a VA Medical Center, and that commitment is in the best interest of the Veteran, Alabama courts are authorized to make arrangements on the Veterans behalf. Notice of pending commitment is provided to the Veteran and they are given the right to appeal the court’s decision.
Who qualifies
See the official source for full eligibility rules.
How to apply
See the official source linked below for how to apply.