Kansas 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 Kansas compares

Kansas has some useful programs, but its overall package is less generous than higher-rated states, particularly in Property Tax, Income Tax, Education, Employment.

Quick categories

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

🏠 Property Tax

1 tracked item

Property Tax Relief for Disabled Veterans

Rating: 50%+ permanent

Property tax refund (Form K-40SVR) for veterans with a 50%+ permanent service-connected disability, honorably discharged. 2025: household income $58,041 or less, home value not over $350,000. The refund covers the increase in property tax over the base year.

Eligibility: Disabled veteran, income and home value limits Source

💰 Income Tax

1 tracked item

100% Disabled Veteran Additional Exemption

Rating: 100% permanent

An extra $2,320 Kansas income tax exemption (tax year 2025 on; $2,250 in 2024) for honorably discharged veterans receiving VA disability compensation at the 100% rate for a permanent service-connected disability.

Eligibility: Service-connected disabled veteran Source

🎓 Education

1 tracked item

Kansas National Guard Educational Assistance

Rating: None

Tuition waiver covering all or portion of tuition up to full-time in-state rate at state institutions for Kansas National Guard members.

Eligibility: Active Kansas National Guard member Source

💼 Employment

1 tracked item

State Employment Preference

Rating: None (enhanced for disabled)

Veterans with campaign medal, service-connected disability, or who retired as O-3 or below receive preference and guaranteed interview for state jobs. Spouses of 100% disabled veterans also eligible.

Eligibility: Qualifying veterans and spouses of 100% disabled Source

🎣 Recreation

1 tracked item

Free Disabled Veteran Hunting/Fishing Licenses

Rating: 30%

Free permanent hunting and fishing licenses for disabled veterans with 30%+ service-connected disability who are honorably discharged Kansas residents. National Guard members also eligible.

Eligibility: 30%+ disabled, honorably discharged, KS resident Source

🚗 Vehicle

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Disabled Veteran License Plates

Rating: 50%

Kansas veterans rated 50%+ permanently (or with qualifying loss of use of hands, feet or sight) get one Disabled Veteran plate with no registration fee. Property tax on the vehicle is still due. Recertify every 3 years (Form TR-103).

Eligibility: 50%+ VA disability for no-fee plate Source

⭐ Other

1 tracked item

Sales Tax Exemption for 100% Disabled Veterans

Rating: 100%

Beginning July 1, 2026, 100% P&T disabled or unemployable veterans are exempt from Kansas sales tax on purchases up to $24,000 per year.

Eligibility: 100% P&T disabled or declared unemployable Source

🏥 Healthcare

1 tracked item

Kansas Veterans Homes

Rating: None

Three veterans homes in Fort Dodge, Winfield, and Topeka. Must have other-than-dishonorable discharge. Spouses may accompany on space-available basis.

Eligibility: Other-than-dishonorable discharge, disabled/indigent or willing to pay 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.