Michigan

Veterans with 100% total and permanent service-connected disability receive a full exemption from property taxes on their primary residence. Unremarried surviving spouses retain the exemption.

Partially disabled veterans who do not qualify for the full exemption may qualify for the Homestead Property Tax Credit through Michigan income tax filing.

This is not a veteran-specific program but is available to qualifying Michigan residents including veterans. Claimed on the MI-1040CR form.

Michigan is phasing in a full exemption of military retirement pay from state income tax under Public Act 4 of 2023, with full exemption by tax year 2026.

The exemption is being phased in from 2023 through 2026. Michigan has a flat 4.25% income tax rate.

VA disability compensation is completely exempt from Michigan state income tax under federal law.

Free disabled veteran plates for veterans with a service-connected disability. Veterans with 100% disability are also exempt from registration fees.

Specialty plates available for veterans including Veteran, Purple Heart, Medal of Honor, POW, and branch-specific designs.

Up to $2,800 per year at Michigan public or private colleges for children (ages 16-26) of Michigan veterans who died or became 100% disabled from service.

Tuition assistance at Michigan public institutions for active members of the Michigan Army or Air National Guard.

Veterans receive in-state tuition at Michigan public institutions regardless of residency status under federal Section 702 compliance.

Veterans receive preference in Michigan state civil service employment. Disabled veterans receive additional preference.

Priority of service at Michigan Works! career centers statewide with dedicated LVER and DVOP specialists.

Michigan recognizes military experience toward professional licensing and offers expedited licensing for veterans and military spouses.

Veterans with 100% service-connected disability receive free hunting and fishing licenses. Veterans with partial service-connected disability may qualify for reduced-fee licenses.

VA healthcare through five medical centers: Ann Arbor, Battle Creek, Detroit (John D. Dingell), Iron Mountain, and Saginaw.

State-run veterans homes in Grand Rapids (Michigan Veterans Facility) and Marquette (Jacobetti Home for Veterans) providing domiciliary and nursing care.

Vet Centers in Detroit, Dearborn, Escanaba, Grand Rapids, Pontiac, and Saginaw providing readjustment counseling and mental health services.

Veterans with 100% service-connected disability receive a free Recreation Passport (normally $17-$32/year) for Michigan state park access.

Honorably discharged veterans can add a "VETERAN" designation to their Michigan driver's license or state ID card.

Emergency financial assistance grants up to $2,500 for Michigan veterans in crisis situations.

Free VA claims assistance through county veteran service officers in all 83 Michigan counties.

Michigan has one of the largest veterans treatment court networks in the nation with 30+ courts connecting veteran offenders with VA services and treatment.

Free burial for eligible veterans at the Great Lakes National Cemetery in Holly, Michigan.

Michigan state employees receive up to 15 days of paid military leave per year.

Emergency grants for veterans facing financial hardship, administered through county veteran service offices across all 83 Michigan counties.