States Veteran Benefits

ALABAMA

Disability Property Tax Exemption:
Yes. 100% disabled veterans are exempt from property tax.  Contact your county for the application.

Non-Disability Property Tax Exemption:
No exemption for non-disabled veterans.

Vehicle Excise/ad valorem Tax Exemption:
Yes. A disabled veteran whose vehicle is partly or fully paid for by the VA is exempt.

Active Pay Exemption:
No. Active military pay is not tax exempt.  However, military allowances paid to active-duty military, National Guard, and active reserves for quarters, subsistence, uniforms, and travel is exempt.  Also, compensation received from the United States for active service as a member of the Armed Forces in a combat zone designated by the President of the United States is exempt.

Retired Pay Tax Exemption:
Yes. Military retirement pay is exempt from state taxes.

State Parks [Free or Reduced]:
Offers free access to resident veterans and active service members.  Non-resident veterans and active service members are offered free access on state and federal holidays.

Hunting & Fishing [Free or Reduced]:
Disabled veterans are offered reduced fees.

Scholarships/Tuition Assistance:
This benefit is offered to veterans and their spouses.

Hiring Preferences:
Hiring preference offered to both veterans and their family members.

Disabled Veteran License Plate:
You can get the Disabled Veteran License Plate with a 50% or more disability.