Vet Pay ChartGeorgia disabled veteran benefits
Official state programs, rating thresholds and other eligibility conditions. Checked September 30, 2026.
| Program | Benefit | Who may qualify |
|---|---|---|
| Property taxDisabled veteran homestead exemption | The 2026 exemption removes up to $126,526 of assessed homestead value from eligible property taxes. Value above the exemption remains taxable. | Qualifying Georgia resident homeowner with honorable service and 100% total disability, individual unemployability compensated at 100%, or specified VA limb or vision disability awards. Apply to the local assessor; surviving-family provisions differ.Official program detailsCurrent amount |
| Vehicle registrationOne-vehicle ad valorem exemption | Eligible disabled veterans can exempt one owned vehicle from ad valorem tax. A disabled-veteran plate is no longer required for this tax exemption. | Qualifying total service-connected disability, individual unemployability compensated at 100%, or specified severe limb or vision disabilities; state certification and vehicle ownership rules apply. This tax exemption is separate from accessible-parking eligibility and other fees.Official program details |
| Hunting and fishingDisability sporting licenses | Discounted annual or three-year hunting and fishing licenses are available to qualifying residents with disabilities. | For the veteran pathway, provide VA documentation of 100% disability and Georgia residency. The licensing agency also accepts qualifying Social Security disability documentation; permit and hunter-education rules remain applicable.Official program detailsAdditional eligibility rules |
| State parksService-connected disability discount card | The state veterans agency offers a card providing 25% off eligible state-park entrance fees. | Georgia resident veteran with honorable discharge and a VA-rated service-connected disability. Provide discharge, VA disability and residency documents. Other recreation discounts and facility charges follow park rules.Official program details |
| EducationGeorgia HERO Scholarship | Eligible recipients may receive up to $2,000 per academic year and $8,000 total, subject to category, enrollment and available funds. | Qualifying Georgia National Guard or reserve combat-zone service after February 1, 2003, and specified member, child or spouse pathways. Deployment-length, severe-injury, family-age, residency and institutional requirements apply; a VA rating alone does not establish eligibility.Official program detailsCurrent amount |
| Income taxMilitary retirement income exclusion | For 2026, retirees under 62 may exclude $17,500, plus another $17,500 with qualifying earned income; age-based retirement exclusions apply later. The enacted $65,000 military exclusion for those under 65 begins with tax year 2027. | Eligible military retirement income and state return requirements; each spouse must qualify separately. The 2027 military exclusion cannot be combined with the general retirement exclusion for the same income.Official program detailsAdditional eligibility rules |
| EmploymentState veteran preference | Covered state examinations give five veteran points or 10 qualifying disabled-veteran points on passing scores. Preference also applies under the rules for equally qualified applicants when no examination is used. | Qualifying service and discharge, position requirements and documentation. Disabled-veteran preference includes the state's service-connected rating or age-and-compensation conditions; specified spouses also qualify.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
- veterans.georgia.gov —
- veterans.georgia.gov — disabled veteran homestead tax exemption
- www.coweta.ga.us — 297/Exemptions
- veterans.georgia.gov — tax exemptions
- georgiawildlife.com — licenses permits passes/disability
- myarmybenefits.us.army.mil — Benefit Library/State/Territory Benefits/Georgia
- veterans.georgia.gov — other special state provisions
- www.gafutures.org — hope state aid programs/scholarships grants/hero/eligibility
- www.gafutures.org — hope state aid programs/scholarships grants/hero/award amounts
- veterans.georgia.gov — military retirement income tax exemption
- gov.georgia.gov — document/2025 signed legislation/hb 266/download
Retrieved September 30, 2026. Published VA rates, official rules and eligibility terms control.