Mississippi
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Property Tax
2 benefitsDisabled Veteran Full Property Tax Exemption
Veterans with 100% service-connected disability receive a full homestead exemption from all ad valorem (property) taxes.
Standard Homestead Exemption
All Mississippi homeowners, including veterans, receive an exemption on the first $7,500 of assessed value from property taxes.
Income Tax
1 benefitMilitary Retirement Pay Exemption
Military retirement pay is fully exempt from Mississippi state income tax.
Vehicle / Registration
2 benefitsDisabled Veteran License Plates
Disabled veteran plates are available for veterans with a service-connected disability. Veterans with 100% disability are exempt from ad valorem tax and registration fees.
Veteran Specialty License Plates
Mississippi offers specialty plates for veterans including Veteran, Purple Heart, POW, Combat Wounded, and branch-specific plates.
Education
3 benefitsVeterans and Dependents Education Benefits
Children and spouses of 100% service-connected disabled veterans or veterans who died from service-connected causes receive up to 8 semesters of free tuition at Mississippi state institutions.
In-State Tuition for GI Bill Users
Veterans using the federal GI Bill receive in-state tuition rates at Mississippi public institutions regardless of residency status.
Mississippi National Guard Tuition Assistance
Mississippi National Guard State Tuition Assistance Program provides tuition assistance for Guard members attending Mississippi state schools.
Employment
3 benefitsState Veteran Hiring Preference
Mississippi provides preference in state government hiring for honorably discharged veterans and disabled veterans.
WIN Job Center Priority of Service
Veterans receive priority of service at Mississippi WIN Job Centers with dedicated DVOP specialists and Local Veterans Employment Representatives (LVERs).
Professional License Reciprocity
Mississippi recognizes military training toward professional licensing and provides expedited licensing for military spouses.
Hunting & Fishing
3 benefitsFree All Game Hunting and Fishing License (100% Disabled)
Mississippi resident veterans with 100% service-connected disability receive a free All Game Hunting and Fishing License.
Reduced-Fee Hunting and Fishing License (70%+ Disabled)
Veterans with a 70%+ service-connected disability may purchase reduced-fee resident hunting and fishing licenses.
Resident License Rates for Active Duty
Active duty military stationed in Mississippi may purchase resident hunting and fishing licenses.
Healthcare
3 benefitsVA Medical Centers
Mississippi is served by the G.V. (Sonny) Montgomery VA Medical Center in Jackson and Gulf Coast Veterans Health Care System in Biloxi, with CBOCs in Columbus, Greenville, Hattiesburg, Kosciusko, Meridian, Natchez, and Oxford.
Mississippi State Veterans Homes
State veterans homes in Collins and the Jackson area provide skilled nursing and domiciliary care for eligible veterans.
Vet Centers Readjustment Counseling
Vet Centers in Biloxi and Jackson provide free readjustment counseling for eligible veterans.
Free Stuff & Parks
2 benefitsFree Veteran Designation on Driver's License
Honorably discharged veterans can receive a free "VETERAN" designation on their Mississippi driver's license or ID card by presenting DD-214 at a DPS office.
Free State Park Day-Use Admission (100% Disabled)
Veterans with a 100% disability rating receive free day-use admission at Mississippi state parks.
Other Benefits
4 benefitsCounty Veterans Service Officers
Free VA claims assistance through county veterans service officers across Mississippi, coordinated by the Mississippi Veterans Affairs Board.
Mississippi Veterans Memorial Cemetery
State veterans cemetery in Newton provides free burial for eligible veterans, spouses, and dependents.
Veterans Treatment Court
Specialized veterans treatment court programs in multiple Mississippi judicial districts connecting veteran offenders with services.
Military Leave for State Employees
Mississippi state employees receive 15 days of paid military leave per year for National Guard or Reserve duties.