Hawaii

Veterans with 100% service-connected disability receive a full property tax exemption on their primary residence.

Totally disabled veterans are completely exempt from real property taxes on their primary residence. Exemption amounts vary by county as Honolulu, Maui, Hawaii, and Kauai counties each set their own rates and administer the program locally.

Military retirement pay is fully exempt from Hawaii state income tax.

Hawaii fully exempts military retirement pay from state income tax. Hawaii's income tax rates range from 1.4% to 11%, so this exemption provides significant savings for military retirees.

DV specialty plates available for veterans with service-connected disability, with free or reduced registration for 100% disabled veterans.

Veterans with a service-connected disability can obtain DV specialty license plates. Veterans with 100% disability receive free or reduced registration fees. Additional specialty plates are available including Purple Heart, Pearl Harbor Survivor, and branch-specific plates.

100% disabled veterans are exempt from vehicle registration fees.

Veterans with a 100% service-connected disability rating are exempt from vehicle registration fees in Hawaii.

Veterans using GI Bill receive in-state tuition rates at University of Hawaii regardless of residency.

Hawaii complies with federal Section 702, ensuring veterans using GI Bill benefits receive in-state tuition rates at University of Hawaii campuses regardless of their state of residency. Some campuses also participate in the Yellow Ribbon Program for additional tuition coverage.

Hawaii National Guard members are eligible for state tuition assistance.

Active members of the Hawaii National Guard can receive state-funded tuition assistance for education at eligible institutions.

Veterans receive preference points on civil service examinations: 5 points for veterans, 10 points for disabled veterans.

Honorably discharged veterans and disabled veterans receive preference points added to civil service examination scores for state government positions. Veterans receive 5 points and disabled veterans receive 10 points.

Veterans receive priority of service at American Job Centers with dedicated DVOP and LVER services.

Veterans receive priority of service at Hawaii's American Job Centers. Disabled Veterans' Outreach Program (DVOP) specialists and Local Veterans' Employment Representatives (LVER) are available to provide dedicated employment assistance.

Hawaii recognizes military training and experience toward professional licensing, with temporary licenses for military spouses.

Hawaii recognizes military training and experience toward professional licensing requirements. Military spouses are eligible for temporary professional licenses to ease their transition when relocating to Hawaii.

Active duty military stationed in Hawaii are treated as residents for hunting license purposes.

Active duty military personnel stationed in Hawaii are treated as residents for hunting and fishing licensing purposes, allowing them to purchase licenses at resident rates. Note that Hawaii does not require a freshwater fishing license for residents. No specific veteran discount on hunting licenses exists.

Full VA medical center in Honolulu with community clinics across the islands.

The Spark M. Matsunaga VA Medical Center in Honolulu serves as the hub of the VA Pacific Islands Health Care System. Community-Based Outpatient Clinics (CBOCs) are located in Hilo, Kailua-Kona, Kahului (Maui), and Lihue (Kauai). The system also serves American Samoa, Guam, and CNMI.

Skilled nursing facility for eligible veterans located in Hilo.

The Yukio Okutsu State Veterans Home in Hilo provides skilled nursing care for eligible veterans. This is the state's dedicated veterans home facility.

Free readjustment counseling available at Vet Centers in Honolulu and Lihue.

Vet Centers in Honolulu and Lihue provide free readjustment counseling services for eligible veterans, including counseling for PTSD, military sexual trauma, and bereavement.

Hawaii provides a $300 burial allowance for eligible veterans.

The state of Hawaii provides a $300 burial allowance to help cover funeral and burial costs for eligible veterans.

Free state-level claims assistance and benefit counseling with officers on each major island.

The Hawaii Office of Veterans Services provides state-level claims assistance and benefit counseling. Veterans Service Officers are available on each major island to help veterans navigate VA claims and state benefits.

Free burial for eligible veterans at the state veterans cemetery in Kaneohe.

The Hawaii State Veterans Cemetery in Kaneohe provides free burial for eligible veterans. The National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific (Punchbowl) in Honolulu is also available as a federal cemetery.

Specialized court program for veterans available in Honolulu.

A specialized veterans treatment court program is available in Honolulu, providing an alternative to traditional criminal proceedings for eligible veterans with service-related issues.

Hawaii state employees receive 15 days of paid military leave per year.

Hawaii state employees who are members of the military reserves or National Guard receive 15 days of paid military leave per year for training or active duty service.