Vet Pay ChartMaine disabled veteran benefits
Official state programs, rating thresholds and other eligibility conditions. Checked September 30, 2026.
| Program | Benefit | Who may qualify |
|---|---|---|
| Property taxVeteran assessed-value exemption | Qualifying veterans receive a $6,000 just-value exemption; certain specially adapted housing cases receive $50,000. | Resident with qualifying wartime/expeditionary service and age 62 or total disability; separate 100% disability pathway. Adapted-housing exemption has specific paraplegia and grant requirements.Official program details |
| Vehicle registrationPermanent disabled veteran registration | Eligible veterans receive no-fee registration for qualifying vehicles up to 26,000 pounds registered weight. | Permanent disability and receipt of 100% service-connected benefits. Separate limb-loss provisions may waive excise, sales and title taxes.Official program details |
| Hunting and fishingFree hunting, trapping and fishing | Qualifying disabled veterans receive a free license with listed state permits. | At least 50% service-connected disability and honorable discharge. Residents qualify; nonresident reciprocity is required. Moose and antlerless-deer applications remain separate.Official program details |
| State parksVeteran lifetime day-use pass | Resident veterans receive a free lifetime park, museum and historic-site pass. Qualifying DV-plate holders may also receive camping waivers. | Qualifying discharge. Pass excludes named facilities including Acadia and Baxter; camping requires 100% P&T DV-plate eligibility and separate approval.Official program details |
| EducationVeteran dependent education waiver | Eligible spouses and children receive tuition and related-fee waivers at specified Maine public institutions. | Qualifying parent 100% service-connected P&T, death, POW or MIA status; veteran Maine connection, student age, credit, academic and duration rules apply.Official program details |
| Income taxMilitary retirement exemption | Maine does not tax military retired pay. | Other retirement income has separate deduction rules; VA disability compensation is tax-free.Official program details |
| EmploymentState hiring interview preference | Qualified veterans and eligible surviving spouses receive an interview for state employment. | Qualifying active or reserve service, discharge other than dishonorable and required documentation; satisfy the job 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/Maine
- legis.maine.gov — statutes/29 A/title29 Asec523.html
Retrieved September 30, 2026. Published VA rates, official rules and eligibility terms control.