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Veterans benefits in Arizona

Veterans can combine federal VA benefits with Arizona state benefits. Free help from an accredited veteran service officer is the best place to start.

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Accredited counselors help with VA claims at no cost.

Free veteran benefits counselingFree service or coverageAccredited counselors help you file VA claims and find state benefits at no charge.Who qualifies: Arizona veterans, service members and their families.

Money and health care from the VA

VA disability compensationFree moneyTax-free monthly payments for conditions connected to your military service.Up to $3,939/mo · starts at $180/moWho qualifies: Veterans with an injury or illness connected to their military service.VA health careFree service or coverageMedical care at VA medical centers and community clinics, often at little or no cost.Who qualifies: Veterans who served on active duty and meet basic service requirements.VA pensionFree moneyMonthly payments for wartime veterans 65+ or disabled with limited income and assets.Up to $17,441/yrWho qualifies: Wartime veterans 65+ or with a disability, with limited income and assets.VA family caregiver programFree moneyA monthly stipend, training and health coverage for family members caring for seriously injured veterans.Who qualifies: Family caregivers of veterans with a serious service-connected disability.

Arizona tax breaks for veterans

Full property tax exemption for 100% disabled veteransTax breakYour primary home is fully exempt from Arizona property tax.Who qualifies: Veterans rated 100% service-connected disabled by the VA who own and live in their Arizona home.Partial property tax exemption for disabled veteransTax breakA smaller reduction in assessed value based on your VA disability percentage.Who qualifies: Veterans with a VA disability rating below 100% who own their home and meet income and value limits.Vehicle license tax exemption for disabled veteransTax breakNo vehicle license tax on one vehicle you own.Who qualifies: Arizona veterans rated 100% service-connected disabled.Arizona income tax exemption on military retirement payTax breakMilitary retirement pay is fully exempt from Arizona income tax.Who qualifies: Arizona residents who receive military retirement pay.

Education and housing

GI Bill education benefitsFree moneyPays tuition, fees and a housing allowance for college, trade school or apprenticeships.Who qualifies: Veterans and service members with qualifying active-duty service, and some family members.Education benefits for veterans' children and spouses (DEA)Free moneyMonthly education payments for children and spouses of veterans permanently and totally disabled from service.Who qualifies: Children and spouses of veterans who are permanently and totally disabled or died from service.VA home loanLoan, must be repaidBuy a home with no down payment and no private mortgage insurance. Funding fee waived for disabled veterans.Who qualifies: Veterans, service members and some surviving spouses with enough service time.VA adapted housing grantsFree moneyGrants to build, buy or modify a home for certain service-connected disabilities.Who qualifies: Veterans with specific serious service-connected disabilities, such as loss of mobility.

Support and recreation

Vet Center counselingFree service or coverageFree, confidential counseling for veterans, service members and families, outside the VA hospital.Who qualifies: Combat veterans, certain other service members and veterans, and their families.Arizona State Veteran Home in TucsonFree service or coverageSkilled nursing care for veterans, often at reduced cost for those with high VA ratings.Who qualifies: Arizona veterans who need nursing home care.Free hunting and fishing license for disabled veteransDiscountA complimentary lifetime hunting and fishing license.Who qualifies: Arizona resident veterans rated 100% service-connected disabled.National parks passesDiscountLifetime senior pass, free access pass for permanent disability, or free military pass for veterans. Good at national parks and other federal recreation sites.Who qualifies: Seniors 62+, veterans, and people with a permanent disability.

Good to know

  • Never pay anyone to file an initial VA disability claim. Accredited help is free.
  • A higher VA rating can unlock more state benefits, like the full property tax exemption.

Rules, limits and deadlines change. Each program page links to the official source for current details. Use the Arizona benefits finder to check your situation.