Indiana Veteran Benefits

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Benefits organized by category so you can quickly compare tax relief, education support, recreation perks, and more.

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How Indiana compares

Indiana offers a solid middle-tier package with 8 tracked benefits and decent support in Property Tax, Income Tax, Education, Employment.

Quick categories

🏠 Property Tax 💰 Income Tax 🎓 Education 💼 Employment 🎣 Recreation 🚗 Vehicle 🏥 Healthcare

🏠 Property Tax

1 tracked item

Disabled Veteran Property Tax Deduction

Rating: 10%

Wartime veterans with 10%+ VA disability may receive a $24,960 deduction. Veterans 62+ with 10%+ VA disability or total disability may receive up to $14,000 deduction if property under $240,000. Reinstated May 2025, retroactive to Jan 1, 2025.

Eligibility: Wartime veteran, 10%+ VA disability Source

💰 Income Tax

1 tracked item

Military Pay and Retirement Tax Exemption

Rating: None

Indiana resident service members are exempt from state taxes on military pay. Military retired pay is fully exempt from Indiana income tax.

Eligibility: Active duty, reserve, and retired military Source

🎓 Education

2 tracked items

Free Tuition for Children of Disabled Veterans

Rating: Varies

Tuition and fee exemptions available for children of disabled veterans at Indiana public institutions.

Eligibility: Children of disabled veterans Source

Indiana National Guard State Grant

Rating: None

100% tuition and standard fees covered for Indiana National Guard members at public colleges and universities, full-time and part-time, Spring and Fall semesters.

Eligibility: Active Indiana National Guard member Source

💼 Employment

1 tracked item

State Employment Preference

Rating: None

Veterans preference in state government jobs for honorably discharged veterans. Local Veterans Employment Representative Program offers counseling and job placement.

Eligibility: Honorably discharged veterans Source

🎣 Recreation

1 tracked item

Disabled Veteran Hunting/Fishing License

Rating: Any rated disability

Disabled veterans may purchase an annual hunting and fishing license for $2.75 or a 10-year license for $27.50. Service members on leave can hunt/fish without a license with leave papers.

Eligibility: Disabled veteran (any rating) Source

🚗 Vehicle

1 tracked item

Veteran and Disabled Veteran License Plates

Rating: Varies

Veteran designation on plates for $15. Privileged plates for disabled veterans, ex-POWs, Purple Heart recipients, and Gold Star families.

Eligibility: Varies by plate type Source

🏥 Healthcare

1 tracked item

Indiana Veterans Home

Rating: None

Located in West Lafayette, offers long-term skilled nursing, short-term rehab, independent living, and memory care for veterans and eligible family members.

Eligibility: Veterans and eligible family members Source
⚠️ Verify Before You Rely: State veteran benefits change frequently. The information above is summarized for general guidance and may not reflect the most current laws, amounts, or eligibility requirements. Always verify with your state VA office or state Department of Veterans Affairs before making financial decisions. Last reviewed: April 2026.