New Jersey Veteran Benefits
BBenefits organized by category so you can quickly compare tax relief, education support, recreation perks, and more.
How New Jersey compares
New Jersey offers a solid middle-tier package with 8 tracked benefits and decent support in Property Tax, Income Tax, Education, Recreation.
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🏠 Property Tax
2 tracked items$250 Annual Property Tax Deduction
Rating: None$250 annual property tax deduction for honorably discharged veterans who served 14+ days in a combat zone.
100% Disabled Veteran Full Property Tax Exemption
Rating: 100%Veterans rated 100% permanently and totally disabled (or paid at the 100% rate) are fully exempt from property tax on their home. Surviving spouses may also qualify. New Jersey has no partial exemption for lower ratings yet: a proportional 30%+ exemption (S1053) is only a pending bill.
💰 Income Tax
1 tracked itemMilitary Pension Exemption
Rating: NoneU.S. Armed Forces pensions fully exempt from NJ income tax. Total and permanent VA disability income not taxed. Additional $6,000 exemption for honorably discharged veterans.
🎓 Education
1 tracked itemNational Guard Free Enrollment
Rating: NoneNational Guard members get free enrollment at state institutions for up to 16 credits per semester. Vietnam-era veterans get partial reimbursement up to $400/year.
🎣 Recreation
2 tracked itemsFree Hunting/Fishing Licenses for Disabled Veterans
Rating: Any rated disabilityFree hunting and fishing licenses, permits, and stamps for veterans with any degree of service-connected disability. Unlimited antlerless permits and one free antlered deer permit per season. National Guard members also get free licenses.
Free State Park Admission (Limited)
Rating: Totally disabled, Guard member, or 62+New Jersey gives free state park admission to residents who are active National Guard members, totally disabled, or 62 or older. Bills to extend free state park and state beach access to ALL veterans (e.g. A697/S801) have not passed. Many shore towns give veterans free beach badges; check with the town.
🚗 Vehicle
1 tracked itemFree Vehicle Registration for Disabled Veterans
Rating: Qualifying disability for VA auto grantFree vehicle registration for disabled veterans who qualify for VA specially adapted vehicle.
🏥 Healthcare
1 tracked itemNew Jersey Veterans Memorial Homes
Rating: NoneThree homes in Paramus, Menlo Park, and Vineland. Open to honorably discharged veterans, spouses, surviving spouses, and Gold Star parents.