Vet Pay ChartNew Jersey disabled veteran benefits
Official state programs, rating thresholds and other eligibility conditions. Checked September 30, 2026.
| Program | Benefit | Who may qualify |
|---|---|---|
| Property taxDisabled veteran property-tax exemption | Eligible 100% permanently and totally service-disabled veterans may exempt their principal home from property tax. | Honorable discharge, active-duty service, VA certification, New Jersey residence and ownership. Apply to the municipal assessor; a temporary 100% rating is insufficient.Official program details |
| Vehicle registrationAdapted-vehicle registration waiver | Free registration is available for specific service-disabled or blind veteran vehicle pathways. | Qualifying wartime blindness or eligibility for a VA automobile benefit with necessary adaptations; vehicle insurance, licensing and agency certification required.Official program details |
| Hunting and fishingFree disabled veteran licenses | Resident veterans with any service-connected disability can receive free hunting and fishing licenses, eligible permits and state stamps. | Honorable discharge, VA disability proof, residency and hunter education. Federal requirements remain separate.Official program details |
| State parksDisabled veteran park entry | Eligible resident service-disabled veterans receive free state-park and forest entrance. | Proof of disability and veteran status; camping and other facility services follow separate rules. National Guard and Gold Star routes also exist.Official program details |
| EducationNational Guard tuition waiver | Eligible Guard members and qualifying survivors receive public-institution tuition waivers for up to 16 credits per semester. | Current service in good standing and completed initial training, or eligible line-of-duty survivor; other aid applies first. Books and other expenses remain separate.Official program details |
| Income taxMilitary retirement and veteran tax relief | Military retired pay is exempt; eligible veterans may also claim a $6,000 state income-tax exemption. | Qualifying honorable discharge or release from active duty by year-end; each eligible spouse may claim the veteran exemption.Official program detailsAdditional eligibility rules |
| EmploymentCivil-service veterans preference | Qualified disabled veterans precede veterans and nonveterans on open competitive lists after a passing score. | Qualifying wartime service and honorable discharge; disabled-veteran status generally requires compensation for at least 10% disability. Family preference routes differ.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/New Jersey
- www.nj.gov — treasury/taxation/lpt/lpt disabledvet.shtml
- www.nj.gov — mvc/drivertopics/veterans.htm
- dep.nj.gov — njfw/licenses and permits/disabled veteran license information
- education.njarmyguard.com — njngtp
- www.nj.gov — treasury/taxation/military/vetexemption.shtml
- www.nj.gov — csc/jobs/veterans/competitive.shtml
Retrieved September 30, 2026. Published VA rates, official rules and eligibility terms control.