Vet Pay ChartHawaii disabled veteran benefits
Official state programs, rating thresholds and other eligibility conditions. Checked September 30, 2026.
| Program | Benefit | Who may qualify |
|---|---|---|
| Property taxCounty disabled veteran home exemption | Counties offer property-tax relief for qualifying totally disabled veterans and eligible survivors. | Own and occupy the home. Amounts, minimum taxes and eligibility vary by county; apply through the county real-property assessor.Official program details |
| Vehicle registrationState vehicle registration waiver | The current OVS program waives the $46 state registration fee on one vehicle. Other charges remain. | Hawaii resident, discharge other than dishonorable and VA 100% service-connected rating. Obtain a new OVS letter each year.Official program details |
| Hunting and fishingResident military hunting rate | Nonresident active-duty members and dependents stationed in Hawaii may purchase resident hunting licenses. | Stationing and military documentation requirements apply. This benefit does not arise from a VA disability percentage.Official program details |
| State parksState park camping permits | State park camping requires a paid permit; the state reservation service states that there is no free camping. | Use the current park reservation system and location-specific resident rates. A federal veteran park pass does not establish a state camping waiver.Official program details |
| EducationResident college tuition | Qualifying veterans, stationed members and certain dependents receive resident tuition treatment. | Qualifying military status or use of specified VA education benefits; institution residency documentation applies.Official program details |
| Income taxMilitary retirement exemption | Military retired pay is exempt from Hawaii income tax. | Other retirement distributions follow separate rules; VA disability compensation is tax-free.Official program details |
| EmploymentCivil-service preference points | Open competitive recruitments provide five-point and ten-point veteran preference categories. | Submit DD214 for five points; ten-point eligibility requires a recent qualifying VA or service statement. Meet all position qualifications.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/Hawaii
- dod.hawaii.gov — ovs/benefits and services
- camping.ehawaii.gov — camping/welcome.html
- dhrd.hawaii.gov — wp content/uploads/2019/07/Important Information for job announcement_DOT.pdf
Retrieved September 30, 2026. Published VA rates, official rules and eligibility terms control.