Alabama

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.

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+.

Alabama fully exempts military retirement pay from state income tax.

Free DV plates plus exemption from registration fees and ad valorem vehicle tax.

Free DV specialty license plates for service-connected disabled veterans.

Veteran, Purple Heart, Medal of Honor, POW, and branch-specific plates available.

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.

Veterans receive in-state tuition at Alabama public institutions regardless of residency.

Preference in Alabama state government employment.

Veterans receive priority at Alabama Career Centers with dedicated LVER and DVOP specialists.

Alabama recognizes military training toward professional licensing with expedited processing.

Reduced-fee hunting and fishing licenses for disabled veterans: $17.70 for 50% disabled, $3.60 for 100% disabled. Fishing licenses available at reduced fee for 20%+ disabled veterans.

Alabama offers reduced-fee (not free) hunting and fishing licenses for disabled veterans. The 50% Disabled Veteran license costs $17.70 and the 100% Disabled Veteran license costs $3.60. Fishing licenses for veterans with 20%+ disability are also available at a reduced fee.

Four VA medical centers in Birmingham, Montgomery (Central Alabama), Tuscaloosa, and Tuskegee.

Skilled nursing care at four locations: Alexander City, Bay Minette, Huntsville, Pell City.

Free readjustment counseling in Birmingham, Huntsville, Mobile, and Montgomery.

Free VETERAN designation on your Alabama driver license or ID card.

Reduced or free day-use fees at some Alabama state parks for disabled veterans.

Free help filing VA disability, pension, and survivor benefit claims through county veteran service officers.

Free burial for eligible veterans at the Alabama National Cemetery in Montevallo.

Alabama state employees receive up to 21 days of paid military leave per year.