Disabled veteran property tax exemption (full at 100%)
10%+Property tax
For 2026, $4,873 of assessed value is exempted, prorated by your rating. A 100% rated veteran's primary residence is fully exempt (confirm with your county).
Who qualifies
Arizona resident, honorably discharged, with a service-connected rating. Income limits apply, but military pension and VA pay are excluded.
The property of a resident disabled Veteran who ha s a service- or non-service - connected total and permanent disability rating from the VA are eligible for a complete property tax exemption. Veterans who do not have a 100% total and permanent disability rating are eligible for an exemption up to $4,748 of the assessed value of their property . To determine the amount of exemption , multiply $4,748 by the Veteran ’ s VA disability percentage. T he t otal assessed value of property must not exceed $3 6,454 . Applicants mus t also meet the following income limitations: Total Income – no…
Who qualifies
All applicants must be Arizona residents. Veterans must have received an honorable discharge from service in an active or reserve component of the U.S. Armed Forces and received a disability rating from the VA (may be service-connected or non-service-connected) to be eligible for an exemption. An unremarried surviving spouse of a deceased disabled Veteran is also eligible for this property tax exemption. Applicants must provide the following documentation when they apply: Veterans – DD214, proof of residency, , and proof of meeting income limitations; Surviving Spouse – Death certificate, proof of residency, and proof of meeting income limitations; Property tax is administered by county assessors. Applicants should contact their local county assessors for more information and to apply.
How to apply
Applicants must provide the following documentation when they apply: Veterans – DD214, proof of residency, , and proof of meeting income limitations; Surviving Spouse – Death certificate, proof of residency, and proof of meeting income limitations; Property tax is administered by county assessors. Applicants should contact their local county assessors for more information and to apply.
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.
DIC is a tax-free monetary benefit paid to eligible survivors of military service members who died in the line of duty or eligible survivors of Veterans whose death resulted from a service-connected injury or disease.
Who qualifies
See the official source for full eligibility rules.
How to apply
See the official source linked below for how to apply.
Arizona State Tax Exemption for Military Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP), Reserve Component Survivor Benefit Plan (RCSBP), and Retired Serviceman’s Family Protection Plan (RSFPP) Annuities
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SBP, RCSBP and RSFPP annuities are not subject to Arizona income taxes.
Who qualifies
See the official source for full eligibility rules.
How to apply
See the official source linked below for how to apply.
Veterans who receive financial assistance from the VA to purchase a specially adapted vehicle to accommodate their disabilities are exempt from vehicle license tax and registration fee.
Who qualifies
See the official source for full eligibility rules.
How to apply
See the official source linked below for how to apply.
Veteran specialty plates ($25/yr; disability symbol free)
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Arizona Veteran plates are $25 at first and $25 a year (part supports the Veterans' Donation Fund). A version with the disability symbol is available at no extra charge to qualified applicants.
Who qualifies
Veteran designation on your license, or a DD-214 or other listed proof.
Arizona State Parks: 50% off day-use entrance for military retirees and service-disabled veterans (and for active duty, Guard and Reserve).
Who qualifies
See the official source for full eligibility rules.
How to apply
Discounts apply to the individual eligible and up to three accompanying adults. Armed Forces Reserve Service Members – 50% off day-use entrance fee for active and reserve component service members, must show military ID at park entrance (no pass required); Arizona Retired Veterans - 50% off day-use entrance fee for retired Veterans, must provide a copy of their DD214, or retired military ID card (no pass required); Partially Disabled Veteran - 50% off day-use pass for all service-connected disab
A complimentary combination hunting/fishing license, lifetime (or 3 years if your rating will be re-evaluated). Below 100%, a reduced-fee license costs $42.
Who qualifies
Arizona resident for at least 1 year, receiving VA compensation for a permanent service-connected disability rated 100%.
How to apply
Bring your VA letter to any AZGFD office, or mail the 100% application form.
Arizona In-State Tuition Status for Veterans and their Dependents
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Eligible Veterans and their dependents can be granted immediate residency, making them eligible for in-state tuition rates when using VA educational benefits.
Who qualifies
To be eligible the student must be a Veteran, the spouse or dependent of a Veteran, who has been discharged within the last 36 months from a period of active duty service 90 days or longer and is using VA Chapters 30, 31, 33 or 35 benefits. Students must also comply with the following requirements: Live in Arizona; Complete one of the following: Register to vote in Arizona; Get an Arizona driver license; Register a motor vehicle in Arizona; Work in Arizona; Transfer of major banking services to Arizona; Change of permanent address on all pertinent records; Other materials that prove domicile or residency status
How to apply
See the official source linked below for how to apply.
Veterans and their Dependents Tuition and Fees Deferred at Arizona State Supported Schools
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Any student who is using VA educational benefits at an Arizona community college, college or university is eligible for a deferment of payment of tuition, fees, required books and materials for up to 120 days, with no interest.
Who qualifies
An Arizona Veteran or their dependent s are eligible for a deferment of fees while awaiting VA education benefits.
How to apply
See the official source linked below for how to apply.
Arizona Honorary Diploma Program for War Time Veterans
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Arizona’s Honorary Diploma program will provide high school diplomas to eligible Veterans who left high school before graduating to serve in the U.S. Armed Forces during World War II, the Korean War or the Vietnam War.
Who qualifies
To be eligible Veterans must meet the following requirements: Arizona resident; Left high school to serve in the U.S. Armed Forces during World War II, the Korean War or the Vietnam War; Received an honorable discharge; To request an honorary diploma, Veterans must provide official documentation as proof they enlisted in the U.S. Armed Forces before completing high school and served during World War II, the Korean War or the Vietnam War and they received an honorable discharge. The surviving spouse or other immediate family member of a deceased Veteran may request a diploma. To apply complete the and provide required documentation by email to benefits@azdvs.gov , or by mail to: Arizona Department of Veterans’ Services 3839 N 3rd Street, Suite 209 Phoenix, AZ 85012-1570 For questions or more information, please email benefits@azdvs.gov or call 602-255-3373.
How to apply
To apply complete the and provide required documentation by email to benefits@azdvs.gov , or by mail to: Arizona Department of Veterans’ Services 3839 N 3rd Street, Suite 209 Phoenix, AZ 85012-1570 For questions or more information, please email benefits@azdvs.gov or call 602-255-3373.
Arizona Department of Education Initial Education Certification Fee Waiver for Veterans and Military Spouses
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The Arizona Department of Education offers an initial education certification fee waiver to Veterans who separated from the U.S. Armed Forces in the past two years and active duty military spouses. Those interested must submit a at least three months prior to submitting an application for certification. Completed requests and supporting documentation (listed on the application) can be mailed to: Arizona Department of Education Certification Unit PO Box 6490 Phoenix, AZ 85005-6490 For more information, please call 602-542- 037 7.
Who qualifies
See the official source for full eligibility rules.
How to apply
Those interested must submit a at least three months prior to submitting an application for certification. Completed requests and supporting documentation (listed on the application) can be mailed to: Arizona Department of Education Certification Unit PO Box 6490 Phoenix, AZ 85005-6490 For more information, please call 602-542- 037 7.
Arizona Tuition Waiver (Purple Heart 50%+ / Gold Star dependents)
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Free undergraduate tuition at Arizona public universities and community colleges for (1) Purple Heart veterans rated 50%+ who were AZ residents or stationed in AZ when injured, and (2) unremarried spouses and children (to age 30) of service members killed in the line of duty.
Who qualifies
See the tiers; certain Arizona National Guard members also qualify.
How to apply
Send the Tuition Waiver Verification Form to ADVS (benefits@azdvs.gov).
Arizona State Employment Veterans Hiring Preference
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Arizona offers Veterans preference to applicants who test for Arizona public employment. Preference is given by adding points to passing scores on employment exams.
Who qualifies
Points are added to the following applicants scores: Veteran Preference (5 Points) – Veterans who served on active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces for at least six months and received an honorable discharge and former reserve component service members who are eligible for military retired pay. Disabled Veteran (10 Points) – Veterans who received an honorable discharge from the U.S. Armed Forces and have a service-connected disability rating or is receiving compensation or disability retirement benefits from the VA. Veteran’s Spouse / Surviving Spouse (5 Points) - A spouse or surviving spouse of a: Veteran who died of a service-connected disability; Service member listed for 90 days or more as: Missing in action; Captured in the line of duty by a hostile force; Forcibly detained or interred in the line of duty by a foreign government or power; ; Veteran who has a total and permanent service
How to apply
Veteran’s Spouse / Surviving Spouse (5 Points) - A spouse or surviving spouse of a: Veteran who died of a service-connected disability; Service member listed for 90 days or more as: Missing in action; Captured in the line of duty by a hostile force; Forcibly detained or interred in the line of duty by a foreign government or power; ; Veteran who has a total and permanent service-connected disability, or who died while such disability was in existence; If an individual qualifies for preference bu
Arizona DES Offices have dedicated staff who provide individualized career and training-related services to Veterans and “covered persons” with significant barriers to employment. They provide case management to remove barriers to help Veterans become job-ready and find gainful employment. DES Offices offers the following services: Tutoring, study skills training and instruction leading to completion of secondary school; Alternative school services; Mentoring; Paid and unpaid work experience (such as internships, apprenticeships, or job shadowing); Occupational skills training; Leadership…
Who qualifies
See the official source for full eligibility rules.
How to apply
See the official source linked below for how to apply.
The Gold Card initiative provides unemployed post-9/11 era Veterans with employment assistance and follow-up services at . The Gold Card initiative is a joint effort of the Department of Labor's Employment and Training Administration (ETA) and the Veterans' Employment and Training Service (VETS). Eligible Veterans can receive the following services: Job readiness assessment, including interviews and testing; Individual development plan; Career guidance through group or individual counseling; Labor market, occupational, and skills transferability information; Job referrals; Referral to…
Who qualifies
See the official source for full eligibility rules.
How to apply
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Arizona Department of Veterans’ Services (ADVS), Veteran Toolkit Program
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The ADVS Veteran Tool Kit Program was created to help unemployed Veterans get the supplies needed to start working. Items available include: Work clothing; Tools; Protective equipment; Transportation; Essential electronic devices; Other required items on a case by case basis;
Who qualifies
Veterans must meet the following requirements to be eligible: Live in Arizona; Served in the U.S. Armed Forces; Enrolled in the Arizona Job Connection with ARIZONA@WORK ; Identify the job they need supplies for; Veterans can apply at any ARIZONA@WORK locations .
How to apply
Armed Forces; Enrolled in the Arizona Job Connection with ARIZONA@WORK ; Identify the job they need supplies for; Veterans can apply at any ARIZONA@WORK locations .
The Arizona TTE program is a free service to help active duty service members, reserve component service members, Veterans and their spouses complete the certification process to begin a new career in education. Eligible participants can receive academic counseling, certification recommendations, employment referral assistance throughout Arizona and information regarding internship opportunities.
Who qualifies
To be eligible for the TTE program applicants must be an active duty service member or their spouse, reserve component service members and Veterans who served at least four years in the U.S. Armed Forces and r eceived an honorable discharg e . Those interested can apply online using the . For more information, please call 602-542- 0377 .
Arizona MFRF provides financial assistance to activeduty service members, Veterans, and their families for unforeseen financial hardships caused by the service member’s or Veteran’s military service. MFRF is designed to help with basic living expenses caused by unforeseen circumstances and can provide one-time assistance of $3,000 with a lifetime limit of $20,000. Basic living expenses include (but are not limited to) rental assistance, vehicle payments, utility assistance, etc. Common issues not covered by MFRF are VA debts, education, child support, credit cards, legal fees, etc.
Who qualifies
Service members and Veterans discharged under honorable conditions who meet the following requirements may be eligible for assistance: Deployed away from their home station, outside the continental U.S. and its territories; Arizona Residency (one of the following must apply): Arizona is the service member’s home of record, or; Arizona National Guard Service member at time of deployment, or; Deployed from an Arizona military installation, or; 12 months of continuous residence in Arizona prior to application; ; Financial Hardship (one of the following must apply): Current or past military service caused their current financial hardship; Family members must demonstrate that a financial hardship is due to the service member’s current military service; Surviving families of a service member or Veteran who died, or was wounded in the line of duty and need financial assistance with travel and l
How to apply
and its territories; Arizona Residency (one of the following must apply): Arizona is the service member’s home of record, or; Arizona National Guard Service member at time of deployment, or; Deployed from an Arizona military installation, or; 12 months of continuous residence in Arizona prior to application; ; Financial Hardship (one of the following must apply): Current or past military service caused their current financial hardship; Family members must demonstrate that a financial hardship is
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The Arizona Gold Star Military Medal is awarded to the family of an Arizona Service member who was killed in action while serving in the U.S. Armed Forces.
Who qualifies
The Arizona Gold Star Military Medal may be awarded to the families of an Arizona resident service member who was killed in action on or after February 13, 1912, while: Engaged in action against an enemy of the U.S.; Engaged in military operations involving conflict with an opposing foreign force; Serving with friendly foreign forces engaged in an armed conflict against an opposing armed force in which the U.S. is not a belligerent party; Serving in a combat zone as designated by a presidential order; Only one medal will be issued to the next-of-kin per qualifying individual. Families applying must submit a completed application, DD1300 Report of Casualty as well as proof of family relationship to: Arizona Gold Star Military Medal c/o Arizona Department of Veterans’ Services 3839 N 3rd Street Phoenix, AZ 85012
How to apply
Families applying must submit a completed application, DD1300 Report of Casualty as well as proof of family relationship to: Arizona Gold Star Military Medal c/o Arizona Department of Veterans’ Services 3839 N 3rd Street Phoenix, AZ 85012
Arizona Veterans Court is a collaborative process that includes the prosecutor, defense counsel, Judge, the VA, the Arizona Department of Veterans’ Services, and other community-based support organizations. The goal of Veterans Court is to rehabilitate and restore Veterans as active, contributing members of their community. Veterans Court programs typically focus on Veterans who are currently in, or entering, the Criminal Justice System. The Court creates and supervises treatment plans to address the underlying causes of the Veteran's issues. Issues commonly addressed include:…
Who qualifies
See the official source for full eligibility rules.
How to apply
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Arizona has five State Veteran Cemeteries that offer a dignified final resting place for service members, Veterans, and their eligible family members. 1300 S Buffalo Soldier Trail Sierra Vista, AZ 85635 Email: avmc-sv@azdvs.gov Phone: 520-458-7144 14317 Veterans Drive Bellemont, AZ 86015 Email: avmc-cn@azdvs.gov Phone: 928-214-347 5 15950 North Luckett Road Marana, AZ 85653 Email: avmc-m@azdvs.gov Phone: 520-638-4869 Burial in the cemetery includes a burial plot, opening and closing of the grave, a concrete liner (casket burials only), government marker, and perpetual care. A Columbaria…
Who qualifies
Eligibility requirements for the burial at the Arizona Veterans’ Memorial Cemetery are the same as for VA National Cemeteries. Complete 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 an approved educational institution, or a child who develops a
How to apply
For more information, please contact the cemetery directly. 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 an approved educational institution, or a
Four state veteran homes (Phoenix, Tucson, Yuma, Flagstaff) provide long-term and rehab care. The VA pays for eligible veterans rated 70%+ service-connected.
Who qualifies
Eligible veterans (VA covers the cost at a 70%+ combined rating).