New Jersey
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Property Tax
2 benefits100% Disabled Veteran Full Property Tax Exemption
Veterans with a 100% service-connected disability receive a full exemption from property taxes on their principal residence.
Veteran $250 Annual Property Tax Deduction
All honorably discharged wartime veterans receive a $250 annual property tax deduction. Surviving spouses and civil union partners retain the deduction.
Income Tax
2 benefitsMilitary Retirement Pay Exemption
Military retirement pay is fully exempt from New Jersey state income tax.
Active Duty Pay Exemption
Active duty military pay is fully exempt from New Jersey state income tax.
Vehicle / Registration
2 benefitsDisabled Veteran License Plates
DV plates available for veterans with a service-connected disability. Veterans with 100% disability are exempt from registration fees.
Veteran Specialty License Plates
Specialty plates available including Veteran, Purple Heart, POW, branch-specific, and Gold Star Family plates.
Education
4 benefitsNJ VET (Veterans Tuition Credit Program)
Eligible veterans receive up to $400 per year toward tuition at New Jersey state colleges and universities.
POW/MIA Dependents Tuition Grant
Children of POW or MIA veterans receive tuition at New Jersey public institutions.
In-State Tuition for Veterans Using GI Bill
NJ complies with Section 702, ensuring veterans using GI Bill receive in-state tuition rates at all public colleges and universities.
NJ National Guard Tuition Waiver
NJ National Guard members receive a 100% tuition waiver at NJ state colleges and universities.
Employment
4 benefitsVeteran Hiring Preference in State Civil Service
NJ provides absolute preference in state civil service, placing veterans at the top of eligible lists. Disabled veterans receive additional preference. One of the strongest veteran hiring preferences in the nation.
NJ One-Stop Career Center Veteran Services
Priority of service at NJ One-Stop Career Centers with dedicated DVOP and LVER specialists for job search, career counseling, and placement assistance.
Professional License Reciprocity
NJ recognizes military training toward professional licensing and provides expedited licensing for veterans and military spouses.
Paid Military Leave for State Employees
NJ state employees receive up to 30 days of paid military leave per year.
Hunting & Fishing
2 benefitsFree Hunting and Fishing Licenses for Disabled Veterans
Veterans with 100% service-connected disability receive free hunting and fishing licenses. Totally disabled veterans receive a free all-around sportsman license.
Resident Licenses for Active Duty Stationed in NJ
Active duty military personnel stationed in New Jersey may purchase resident hunting and fishing licenses regardless of home state.
Healthcare
3 benefitsVA New Jersey Health Care System
Two VA medical center campuses (East Orange and Lyons) plus 11 Community-Based Outpatient Clinics across the state providing comprehensive healthcare.
CBOCs located in Brick, Cape May, Elizabeth, Hackensack, Hamilton, Morristown, Newark, New Brunswick, Piscataway, Ventnor, and Vineland.
NJ Veterans Memorial Homes
Three state-run veterans memorial homes in Menlo Park, Paramus, and Vineland providing skilled nursing and residential care.
NJ Vet Centers — Readjustment Counseling
Free readjustment counseling at six Vet Center locations: Bloomfield, Jersey City, Lakewood, Secaucus, Trenton, and Ventnor.
Free Stuff & Parks
2 benefitsFree Veteran Designation on Driver's License
Honorably discharged veterans can add a 'VETERAN' designation to their NJ driver's license or state ID by presenting DD-214 at an MVC office.
Free State Parks for All Visitors
New Jersey does not charge entrance fees at state parks, so all residents including veterans enjoy free access.
Other Benefits
3 benefitsFree VA Claims Assistance
NJ Department of Military and Veterans Affairs provides free statewide claims assistance through Veterans Service Officers for disability, pension, and survivor benefits.
NJ Veterans Memorial Cemetery
Free burial for eligible veterans, spouses, and dependents at the BG William C. Doyle Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Arneytown.
Veterans Treatment Court
Specialized court programs in multiple NJ judicial vicinages providing treatment-based alternatives to incarceration for veterans.