Arizona Veteran Benefits
BBenefits organized by category so you can quickly compare tax relief, education support, recreation perks, and more.
How Arizona compares
Arizona offers a solid middle-tier package with 9 tracked benefits and decent support in Property Tax, Income Tax, Education, Employment.
Quick categories
🏠 Property Tax
2 tracked items100% Disabled Veteran Full Property Tax Exemption
Rating: 100%Veterans with 100% service-connected disability receive a full property tax exemption on their primary residence. Effective January 1, 2026.
Partial Disabled Veteran Property Tax Exemption
Rating: Any rated disabilityVeterans with less than 100% disability receive an exemption up to $4,873 (2026) of assessed value, multiplied by their VA disability percentage. Income limits apply: $39,865 (no children) or $47,826 (with children).
💰 Income Tax
1 tracked itemNo Tax on Social Security or VA Pensions
Rating: NoneArizona does not tax Social Security benefits. VA pension payments are excluded from income calculations for exemption purposes.
🎓 Education
1 tracked itemTuition Waiver Program
Rating: 100% or Purple HeartCovers tuition and fees at public colleges for 100% disabled veterans, Purple Heart recipients, and dependents of veterans killed in the line of duty. Immediate in-state residency for tuition purposes.
💼 Employment
1 tracked itemVeterans Employment Preference
Rating: None (enhanced for disabled)Arizona provides hiring preference for veterans in state government positions. Disabled veterans receive enhanced preference.
🎣 Recreation
1 tracked itemFree Hunting and Fishing License (100% Disabled)
Rating: 100% for free; any rating for reducedFree hunting and fishing licenses for 100% disabled veterans and veterans age 70+ with 25 years of Arizona residency. Reduced fee ($42) for partially disabled veterans. Purple Heart recipients pay $28.
🚗 Vehicle
2 tracked itemsFree Vehicle Registration for 100% Disabled Veterans
Rating: 100%License tax and registration fees waived for one personally owned vehicle for 100% disabled veterans.
Disabled Veteran License Plates
Rating: VariesSpecial license plates available for disabled veterans, Purple Heart recipients, and other qualifying military categories.
🏥 Healthcare
1 tracked itemArizona State Veteran Homes
Rating: NoneFour skilled nursing facilities in Flagstaff, Phoenix, Tucson, and Yuma. Veterans must be honorably discharged and certified as needing skilled nursing care.