Vet Pay ChartIndiana disabled veteran benefits
Official state programs, rating thresholds and other eligibility conditions. Checked September 30, 2026.
| Program | Benefit | Who may qualify |
|---|---|---|
| Property tax2026 property-tax law change | New benefits include a full principal-residence deduction for total disability, $350 wartime and $250 age-62 disability credits. | New benefits apply to taxes due in 2027. Full deduction requires 90 days honorable service and one year Indiana residence; credits have separate 10% disability criteria.Official program details |
| Vehicle registrationDisabled Hoosier veteran plate | Qualifying disabled veterans can receive a free disabled veteran plate. | IDVA certification and qualifying mobility impairment, limb or vision loss are required. A percentage alone does not establish mobility eligibility.Official program details |
| Hunting and fishingReduced hunting and fishing license | Resident service-connected disabled veterans receive reduced-price small-game hunting and fishing licenses. | IDVA disability certification; waterfowl, trout, salmon, deer and turkey permits are purchased separately.Official program details |
| State parksDisabled Hoosier Veteran Pass | Veterans eligible for the DHV plate can purchase a $25 annual entrance pass; former POWs have a separate mailed passport. | Qualify for the Indiana DHV plate and follow DNR application rules. Camping, historic sites, museums and memorials are excluded.Official program details |
| EducationDisabled veteran child tuition exemption | Eligible children receive up to 100% undergraduate-rate tuition and assessed fees for 124 semester credits. | Qualifying parent service/disability, Indiana connection and child-age rules. Parent enlistment after June 30, 2011 generally gives 20% plus the VA rating, capped at 100%.Official program details |
| Income taxMilitary retirement exemption | Military retirement income is exempt from Indiana income tax. | Use the state return deduction for qualifying retired pay; VA disability compensation is tax-free.Official program details |
| EmploymentState hiring preference | Qualifying veterans receive a 10% score increase in civil-service hiring. | At least 181 days qualifying active service and honorable discharge; minimum job and examination requirements remain.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
- myarmybenefits.us.army.mil — Benefit Library/State/Territory Benefits/Indiana
- www.in.gov — dva/divisions/training and services/disabled veteran property tax deduction
- www.in.gov — dva/divisions/training and services/disabled veteran discounted hunting and fishing license and golden hoosier passport
- www.in.gov — che/state financial aid/state financial aid by program/tuition and fee exemption children of disabled veterans
Retrieved September 30, 2026. Published VA rates, official rules and eligibility terms control.