Vet Pay ChartArizona disabled veteran benefits
Official state programs, rating thresholds and other eligibility conditions. Checked September 30, 2026.
| Program | Benefit | Who may qualify |
|---|---|---|
| Property taxDisabled veteran property exemptions | Current law fully exempts a qualifying primary residence with 100% service-connected disability or total disability based on individual unemployability. Other veteran disability pathways receive the annually adjusted partial exemption multiplied by the VA disability percentage. | Arizona residency, qualifying honorable separation and VA disability evidence filed with the county assessor. Ownership, application and statutory category rules apply. Service-connected and nonservice-connected categories differ; consult the assessor's current form and adjusted amount.Official program detailsAdditional eligibility rules |
| Vehicle registration100% disabled veteran vehicle exemption | VA-certified 100% disabled veterans can exempt one owned or co-owned vehicle from vehicle license tax and registration fees. The benefit transfers to a replacement vehicle. | VA certification and MVD application. A separate exemption covers vehicles purchased with qualifying VA financial aid. Surviving spouses have remarriage and annual recertification conditions.Official program details |
| Hunting and fishingDisabled veteran combination license | The combination hunting and fishing license is free for qualifying 100% permanent-total service-connected veterans; the reduced-fee license for less than 100% service-connected disability costs $42. | Arizona residency for at least one year immediately before application and VA evidence. Individual unemployability compensation alone does not qualify for the free license. Tags, stamps, season rules and renewal certification remain applicable.Official program detailsAdditional eligibility rules |
| State parksVeterans Discount Program | Eligible resident veterans with partial service-connected disability receive 50% off day-use entrance fees; those with 100% service-connected disability receive free day use. | VA disability documentation and photo ID; the qualifying person and up to three accompanying adults are covered under program rules. Camping, cave and historic tours, reservations and special-event fees are excluded.Official program detailsAdditional eligibility rules |
| EducationPublic tuition waiver scholarships | Statutory tuition waivers serve qualifying Purple Heart veterans, selected Arizona National Guard members and eligible surviving family members at Arizona public universities and community colleges. | The veteran Purple Heart pathway requires Arizona residency or stationing when injured and at least 50% VA disability, agency verification and admission. Separate Guard and surviving-family service, age, credit and other statutory restrictions apply; a disability rating alone is insufficient.Official program details |
| Income taxMilitary retired pay exemption | Arizona exempts military retired pay from state income tax. VA disability compensation is tax-free. | Qualifying military retirement income; other distributions and earnings follow separate rules.Official program details |
| EmploymentPublic merit-system veteran preference | Eligible veterans receive five points on passing merit examinations; qualifying disabled veterans receive 10. Unscored assessments apply preference codes under the statute. | Honorable service, required service duration or statutory exception, documented disability when applicable, and job qualifications. The maximum preference is 10 points; federal merit systems can have different rules.Official program details |
Property tax rating thresholds
Before you apply
Bring your current VA benefit or award letter and the documents required by the administering agency. Exemptions may require an application, county approval and renewal. Federal compensation and state benefit eligibility are separate.
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Sources for this page
- dvs.az.gov —
- www.azleg.gov — ars/42/11111.htm
- www.mcassessor.maricopa.gov — page/valuation_relief
- azdot.gov — mvd/services/driver license ID/military veterans
- www.azgfd.com — hunting/hunt draw and licenses/special licenses 2/disabled veteran license
- www.azgfd.com — hunting/hunt draw and licenses/special licenses 2
- myarmybenefits.us.army.mil — Benefit Library/State/Territory Benefits/Arizona
- azstateparks.com — fee schedule
- www.azleg.gov — ars/15/01808.htm
- www.azleg.gov — ars/38/00492.htm
Retrieved September 30, 2026. Published VA rates, official rules and eligibility terms control.