Alabama
Disclaimer: This information is for general guidance only and may not reflect recent changes. Always verify with the official source linked below. This is not legal, medical, or financial advice.
Filter by Disability Rating
Property Tax
2 benefits100% Disabled Veteran Property Tax Exemption
Full exemption from all property taxes on your homestead.
Veterans with 100% permanent and total service-connected disability pay $0 in property taxes on their homestead. Surviving unremarried spouse retains the exemption.
Partially Disabled Veteran Homestead Exemption
Reduced property taxes through the state homestead exemption program.
Veterans with partial disability may qualify for the homestead exemption ($5,000 off assessed value for state taxes, varies by county). Also available to residents age 65+.
Income Tax
1 benefitMilitary Retirement Pay Exemption
Alabama fully exempts military retirement pay from state income tax.
Vehicle / Registration
3 benefits100% DV Plates + Free Registration
Free DV plates plus exemption from registration fees and ad valorem vehicle tax.
Disabled Veteran License Plates
Free DV specialty license plates for service-connected disabled veterans.
Military Specialty Plates
Veteran, Purple Heart, Medal of Honor, POW, and branch-specific plates available.
Education
2 benefitsGI Dependent Scholarship Program
Free tuition, fees, and books at Alabama public colleges for dependents of qualifying veterans.
Covers children, spouses, and unremarried widow(er)s. Provides up to 5 years of benefits at any Alabama public institution.
In-State Tuition for Veterans
Veterans receive in-state tuition at Alabama public institutions regardless of residency.
Employment
3 benefitsState Veteran Hiring Preference
Preference in Alabama state government employment.
Priority of Service at Career Centers
Veterans receive priority at Alabama Career Centers with dedicated LVER and DVOP specialists.
Professional License Reciprocity
Alabama recognizes military training toward professional licensing with expedited processing.
Hunting & Fishing
1 benefitFree Hunting and Fishing License
Free hunting and fishing licenses for veterans with 50%+ service-connected disability.
100% disabled veterans receive the free All Game Hunting and Freshwater/Saltwater Fishing License.
Healthcare
3 benefitsVA Medical Centers
Four VA medical centers in Birmingham, Montgomery (Central Alabama), Tuscaloosa, and Tuskegee.
Alabama State Veterans Homes
Skilled nursing care at four locations: Alexander City, Bay Minette, Huntsville, Pell City.
Vet Centers
Free readjustment counseling in Birmingham, Huntsville, Mobile, and Montgomery.
Free Stuff & Parks
2 benefitsFree VETERAN Designation on Driver License
Free VETERAN designation on your Alabama driver license or ID card.
State Park Discounts
Reduced or free day-use fees at some Alabama state parks for disabled veterans.
Other Benefits
3 benefitsFree VA Claims Assistance
Free help filing VA disability, pension, and survivor benefit claims through county veteran service officers.
Alabama National Cemetery
Free burial for eligible veterans at the Alabama National Cemetery in Montevallo.
Paid Military Leave for State Employees
Alabama state employees receive up to 21 days of paid military leave per year.