Vet Pay ChartKansas disabled veteran benefits
Official state programs, rating thresholds and other eligibility conditions. Checked September 30, 2026.
| Program | Benefit | Who may qualify |
|---|---|---|
| Property taxHomestead refund programs | Qualifying disabled homeowners may receive property-tax refunds through the Homestead or SVR programs. | Kansas resident, qualifying permanent disability of at least 50% and program-specific income/home-value limits. Use current tax-year forms; different refund programs cannot be conflated.Official program details |
| Vehicle registrationDisabled veteran plate | The first qualifying DV plate registration has no registration fee. | At least 50% service-connected disability, qualifying limb or vision loss, or eligible transport provider; VA endorsement required. Additional plates have normal fees.Official program details |
| Hunting and fishingFree hunting and fishing | Honorably discharged resident veterans at 30% service-connected disability or above receive free hunting and fishing licenses. | Provide official disability and discharge proof; species, permit and stamp rules remain.Official program details |
| State parksDisabled park vehicle permit | Kansas offers discounted senior/disabled park vehicle permits; active Kansas Guard members have a separate free-permit program. | Meet the permit disability/residency requirements. Campsite and utility fees are separate; use current published fees.Official program details |
| EducationHero’s Scholarship | Eligible dependents receive tuition and required-fee waivers for up to ten undergraduate semesters. | Qualifying Kansas veteran at 80% service-connected disability, qualifying duty death or severe duty injury; POW pathway also exists. Institution and residency rules apply.Official program details |
| Income taxMilitary retirement exemption | Military retired pay included in federal adjusted gross income is exempt from Kansas income tax. | VA disability compensation is tax-free; other retirement-account distributions have separate rules.Official program details |
| EmploymentState employment interview preference | Eligible applicants who meet job qualifications receive an interview and consideration. | Qualifying honorable service, campaign, disability or retirement pathway; certain spouses also qualify. Preference does not guarantee appointment.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/Kansas
- www.ksrevenue.gov — faqs taxhomestead.html
- www.ksoutdoors.gov — licenses permits fees/kansas state park entrance and camping fees
Retrieved September 30, 2026. Published VA rates, official rules and eligibility terms control.