Vet Pay ChartArkansas disabled veteran benefits
Official state programs, rating thresholds and other eligibility conditions. Checked September 30, 2026.
| Program | Benefit | Who may qualify |
|---|---|---|
| Property taxHomestead and personal property exemption | Eligible veterans are exempt from homestead and personal-property taxes. | 100% permanent and total service-connected disability, or qualifying SMC for limb loss or blindness. County certification is required annually.Official program details |
| Vehicle registrationDisabled veteran plate | An eligible resident receives a free disabled veteran plate. | At least 30% service-connected disability, or 100% nonservice-connected disability. Supply VA certification; additional plates and parking privileges have separate rules.Official program details |
| Hunting and fishingLifetime hunting and fishing | Qualifying permanently and totally disabled veterans receive low-cost lifetime licenses; partial-disability licenses have separate thresholds. | One year Arkansas residency. Full program: 100% P&T; partial program: 70% service-connected, or 50% plus Purple Heart. Extra permits can apply.Official program details |
| State parksHalf-price camping | State parks offer qualifying veterans a 50% camping discount. | Resident with 100% service-connected permanent and total disability; furnish current VA proof or accepted Arkansas DV plate documentation.Official program details |
| EducationArkansas Heroes Scholarship | Qualifying spouses and children receive assistance with tuition, housing and mandatory fees after applicable DEA payments. | Resident service member or veteran with qualifying 100% P&T disability, POW/MIA or death status; student and award-duration rules apply.Official program details |
| Income taxMilitary retirement exemption | Military retired pay is exempt from Arkansas income tax. | The exemption applies to qualifying military retirement, not every retirement account. VA disability compensation is tax-free.Official program details |
| EmploymentPublic employment preference | Eligible veterans receive five examination points; qualifying disabled-veteran applicants receive ten. | Passing score and statutory service qualifications. Disabled-veteran pathway includes age and compensation requirements; consult the current personnel policy.Official program details |
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
- myarmybenefits.us.army.mil — Benefit Library/State/Territory Benefits/Arkansas
- www.dfa.arkansas.gov — specialty plates/disabled veteran license plate free
- sas.arkansas.gov — wp content/uploads/13 Veterans Preference and Reemployment 5.26.2026.pdf
Retrieved September 30, 2026. Published VA rates, official rules and eligibility terms control.