Vet Pay ChartWisconsin disabled veteran benefits
Official state programs, rating thresholds and other eligibility conditions. Checked September 30, 2026.
| Program | Benefit | Who may qualify |
|---|---|---|
| Property taxVeterans and Surviving Spouses Property Tax Credit | Eligible veterans and surviving spouses can receive a refundable credit for qualifying property taxes paid on the primary residence and up to one acre. | Honorable active-service discharge, qualifying Wisconsin entry residency or five consecutive years of residency, and either 100% service-connected disability or VA individual unemployability compensated at 100%. State veterans-agency certification and separate survivor rules apply.Official program detailsAdditional eligibility rules |
| Vehicle registrationDisabled-veteran plates and parking privileges | Qualifying disabled-veteran plates provide disability parking privileges, specified meter-fee exemptions and relief from certain parking time limits. | Service-connected disability must cause a qualifying functional mobility limitation, such as severe walking limitation. VA healthcare certification is required; a numeric VA rating alone does not establish eligibility.Official program detailsAdditional eligibility rules |
| Hunting and fishingReduced fishing license and recreation card | The resident disabled-veteran fishing license costs $3. A separate $7 recreation card combines qualifying fishing, small-game and park/trail privileges. | Fishing eligibility includes at least 70% service-connected disability, VA individual unemployability or a qualifying non-service-connected pension. The recreation card has a 50% service-connected or unemployability pathway. Species and permit rules still apply.Official program detailsAdditional eligibility rules |
| State parksVeteran admission passes | Qualifying disabled veterans and former prisoners of war can receive a free park/forest/trail admission pass. A qualifying annual disabled-veteran recreation card also includes park access. | Wisconsin residency plus at least 70% compensated service-connected disability, VA individual unemployability, or former-POW status for the free pass. Camping and other non-admission charges are separate.Official program detailsAdditional eligibility rules |
| EducationWisconsin GI Bill tuition remission | Eligible veterans, spouses and children can receive full tuition and segregated-fee remission for up to eight full-time semesters or 128 credits, whichever is greater, at participating public institutions. | Qualifying Wisconsin residency and service/discharge; veteran students have no universal disability threshold. Dependent eligibility includes at least 30% parental service-connected disability or qualifying death, with age and survivor conditions. State and institutional certification are required.Official program details |
| Income taxMilitary retirement exclusion | Wisconsin excludes qualifying military retired pay from state income tax. VA disability compensation is tax-free. Ordinary TSP distributions have separate taxable-income rules. | Qualifying military retired pay and applicable state-return instructions.Official program details |
| EmploymentVeteran preference and disabled-veteran appointments | Eligible veterans receive state hiring preference. A separate noncompetitive appointment pathway can cover eligible veterans rated at least 30% service-connected. | Qualifying service/discharge and position requirements. Noncompetitive eligibility requires current VA documentation and does not guarantee a position; restrictions apply to current permanent state employees.Official program detailsAdditional eligibility rules |
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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/Wisconsin
- dva.wi.gov — services/housing and financial services/property tax credit
- wisconsindot.gov — Pages/dmv/vehicles/dsbld prkg/dvetplat.aspx
- dnr.wisconsin.gov — permits/veterans.html
- dpm.wi.gov — Pages/Job_Seekers/VeteranHiring.aspx
Retrieved September 30, 2026. Published VA rates, official rules and eligibility terms control.