Vet Pay ChartLouisiana disabled veteran benefits
Official state programs, rating thresholds and other eligibility conditions. Checked September 30, 2026.
| Program | Benefit | Who may qualify |
|---|---|---|
| Property taxDisability homestead exemptions | Additional assessed-value exemptions apply at 50% and 70%; qualifying total-disability or unemployability status can exempt the remaining homestead value. | Own and occupy a qualifying homestead and obtain parish/LDVA certification. Municipal taxes and constitutional limits require assessor review.Official program details |
| Vehicle registrationDisabled veteran plate | Resident veterans with at least 50% service-connected disability qualify for a free DV plate without renewal requirements. | VA proof and resident vehicle ownership; apply through the appropriate motor-vehicle office.Official program details |
| Hunting and fishingFree hunting and fishing | Resident and nonresident veterans with qualifying permanent disability receive free recreational hunting and fishing privileges. | At least 50% permanent service-connected disability; submit VA proof. Federal stamps and other applicable regulations remain.Official program details |
| State parksDisabled veteran park entrance | A qualifying permit waives state park day-use entrance for the veteran and accompanying people in one private vehicle. | Disabled Louisiana resident veteran; apply through the parish Veterans Service Office. Camping and other services are separate.Official program details |
| EducationTitle 29 dependent education | Eligible children and spouses receive qualifying public-college tuition and fee exemptions. | Living-veteran child pathway: 90% service-connected disability or IU plus residency. Death, POW and MIA pathways differ; child ages 16–25 and duration rules apply.Official program details |
| Income taxFederal military retirement exclusion | Qualifying federal military retirement benefits may be excluded from Louisiana taxable income. | Use the state return instructions for the federal-retirement exclusion; VA disability compensation is tax-free.Official program details |
| EmploymentCivil-service veteran preference | Qualifying veterans receive five examination points; service-connected disabled veterans receive ten. | Passing examination, honorable service and qualifying service-period rules. Certain family members qualify; initial hiring rather than promotions.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/Louisiana
- legis.la.gov — legis/Law.aspx
- legis.la.gov — legis/Law.aspx
- revenue.la.gov — tax education and faqs/faqs/individual income tax/is there a list of retirement system benefits that may be excluded from louisiana income tax
Retrieved September 30, 2026. Published VA rates, official rules and eligibility terms control.