Louisiana

Full property tax exemption on your homestead with no cap.

Veterans with 100% permanent service-connected disability receive a complete property tax exemption on their homestead with no assessed value cap. Surviving unremarried spouses retain the exemption.

First $75,000 of assessed value exempt from property tax for all homeowners.

All Louisiana homeowners, including veterans, receive a homestead exemption on the first $75,000 of assessed value. This is a general benefit that all veteran homeowners can take advantage of.

Property assessment freeze for disabled veterans age 65 and older.

Disabled veterans age 65 and older may qualify for a freeze on the assessed value of their homestead, preventing increases in property tax assessments.

Louisiana fully exempts military retirement pay from state income tax.

DV plates with exemption from registration fees and vehicle sales tax on one vehicle.

Veterans with 100% service-connected disability receive DV plates, exemption from registration fees, and exemption from vehicle sales tax on one vehicle.

DV specialty license plates for service-connected disabled veterans.

Veteran, Purple Heart, Medal of Honor, POW, branch-specific, Gold Star Family, and Combat Veteran plates available.

Free tuition at Louisiana public colleges for dependents of qualifying veterans (up to 150 credit hours).

Provides free tuition at any Louisiana public college or university for up to 150 credit hours. Available to children and spouses of veterans who died in service, are MIA, or have 90%+ service-connected disability. Veteran must have been a Louisiana resident at time of entry into service.

Tuition exemption at Louisiana public institutions for up to 15 credit hours per semester.

Veterans using GI Bill receive in-state tuition regardless of residency.

Veterans and dependents may qualify for the Taylor Opportunity Program for Students if academic criteria are met.

The TOPS program provides tuition at Louisiana public institutions for students who meet academic requirements. Veterans and their dependents are eligible to apply.

5-point preference for veterans and 10-point preference for disabled veterans in state civil service hiring.

Louisiana grants a 5-point preference for veterans and a 10-point preference for disabled veterans in state civil service hiring.

Priority of service and dedicated veteran specialists at Louisiana career centers.

Veterans receive priority of service at Louisiana Workforce Commission career centers. Disabled Veterans Outreach Program (DVOP) specialists and Local Veterans Employment Representatives (LVER) staff are available.

Expedited professional licensing for veterans and military spouses.

Louisiana provides expedited professional licensing for veterans and military spouses. Military training and experience are credited toward licensing requirements.

Louisiana encourages state agencies to use veteran-owned small businesses for procurement.

Free basic hunting and fishing license for 100% permanently disabled veterans.

Reduced-rate licenses for veterans with 50%+ service-connected disability.

Active duty military stationed in Louisiana can purchase resident licenses; those on leave can purchase short-term resident licenses.

VA medical centers in New Orleans, Shreveport, and Alexandria.

Louisiana has three VA Medical Centers: New Orleans, Shreveport (Overton Brooks), and Alexandria (Central Louisiana). Multiple CBOCs are located throughout the state including Baton Rouge, Hammond, Houma, Lafayette, Lake Charles, Monroe, and Slidell.

State-run skilled nursing and domiciliary care in Jackson, Jennings, Reserve, Monroe, and Bossier City.

Louisiana operates five state veterans homes providing skilled nursing and domiciliary care: Northeast Louisiana War Veterans Home (Jackson), Southwest Louisiana War Veterans Home (Jennings), Southeast Louisiana War Veterans Home (Reserve), and facilities in Monroe and Bossier City.

Readjustment counseling and PTSD services in Baton Rouge, New Orleans, and Shreveport.

Vet Centers provide readjustment counseling, PTSD services, and Military Sexual Trauma (MST) counseling. Located in Baton Rouge, New Orleans, and Shreveport.

Free day-use admission at Louisiana state parks for 100% disabled veterans; camping discounts for all veterans.

Veteran designation available on Louisiana driver's licenses and ID cards.

Requires DD-214 verification at Louisiana OMV. Serves as proof of veteran status for discounts and benefits.

Commemorative honor medal awarded to Louisiana veterans of specific conflicts.

Louisiana DVA provides referrals and the Veterans Trust Fund may provide temporary aid for veterans in crisis.

Louisiana DVA provides referrals for emergency financial assistance. The Louisiana Veterans Trust Fund may provide temporary aid for veterans experiencing crisis situations.

Free VA claims assistance through parish veteran service officers and regional offices.

Louisiana DVA provides free VA claims assistance through parish veteran service officers and regional offices throughout the state.

Free burial at national cemeteries in Alexandria, Baton Rouge, Port Hudson, and Natchitoches.

Louisiana has four national cemeteries: Alexandria National Cemetery, Baton Rouge National Cemetery, Port Hudson National Cemetery, and Natchitoches National Cemetery. Free burial for eligible veterans and dependents.

Specialized courts connecting veteran offenders with VA services and treatment programs.

Louisiana has veterans treatment courts in multiple judicial districts that connect veteran offenders with VA services and treatment programs as an alternative to traditional sentencing.

Up to 15 days of paid military leave per calendar year for state employees.

Statewide veteran memorial programs and events honoring Louisiana veterans.