Alaska Veteran Benefits
Discover 12 state benefits available to Alaska veterans based on your disability rating and service history.
Benefit Categories in Alaska
🏛️Tax Benefits(2)
No State Income Tax
Any VeteranAlaska has no state income tax — military retired pay, VA disability, and all retirement income are untaxed.
Value: No state income tax
Disabled Veteran Property Tax Exemption (50%+)
50%+Exemption from property taxes on at least the first $150,000 of assessed value for veterans rated 50%+ disabled.
Value: Up to $1,500/year
Learn more →🏠Housing & Home Loans(2)
AHFC Veterans Mortgage Program
Any Veteran1% interest rate reduction on the first $50,000 of a home loan through the Alaska Housing Finance Corporation.
Value: $10,000-$15,000 in interest savings
Learn more →Veterans Land Purchase Price Discount
Any Veteran25% discount on the purchase price of state-offered residential/recreational land (5 acres or less).
Value: 25% off state land purchase
Learn more →🎓Education & Training(2)
University of Alaska In-State Tuition for Veterans
Any VeteranIn-state tuition rates at any University of Alaska campus regardless of actual state of residence.
Value: In-state tuition rates
Learn more →Surviving Spouse/Dependent Tuition Waiver
Any VeteranFull waiver of undergraduate tuition, fees, and on-campus room and board for spouses and dependents of service members killed in line of duty.
Value: Full tuition, fees, and room & board
Learn more →🏥Healthcare(1)
Alaska Veterans and Pioneers Home
Any VeteranAssisted living residential care at the Palmer Veterans and Pioneers Home for veterans age 65+.
Learn more →💼Employment(1)
State Employment Veterans Preference
Any Veteran5% preference points for veterans; 10% for disabled veterans and former POWs on state hiring exams.
Learn more →🚗Transportation(2)
Alaska Marine Highway Reduced Fare Pass
Any Veteran50% reduction on passenger fare on all AMHS vessels between Alaskan ports for veterans with a service-connected disability.
Value: 50% off passenger fare
Learn more →Disabled Veteran License Plate & Free Vehicle Registration
50%+Disabled veteran license plate with free vehicle registration for one vehicle for veterans rated 50%+ disabled.
Value: $100+/year
Learn more →🌲Recreation & Parks(2)
Disabled Veteran State Park Camping Pass
Any VeteranFree five-year camping pass at all developed Alaska State Park campgrounds for veterans with a service-connected disability.
Value: Free five-year camping pass
Learn more →Free Hunting, Fishing & Trapping License (50%+)
50%+Free resident hunting, sport fishing, and trapping licenses plus king salmon stamp for veterans rated 50%+ disabled.
Value: $100-$160/year
Learn more →2026 VA Disability Compensation Rates
Monthly payment amounts effective December 1, 2025. These federal rates apply to all Alaska veterans.
| Rating | Veteran Alone | With Spouse |
|---|---|---|
| 10% | $180.42 | $180.42 |
| 20% | $356.66 | $356.66 |
| 30% | $552.47 | $617.47 |
| 40% | $795.84 | $882.84 |
| 50% | $1,132.90 | $1,241.90 |
| 60% | $1,435.02 | $1,566.02 |
| 70% | $1,808.45 | $1,961.45 |
| 80% | $2,102.15 | $2,277.15 |
| 90% | $2,362.30 | $2,559.30 |
| 100% | $3,938.58 | $4,158.17 |
Rates for 10-20% are the same regardless of dependents. Dependent additions apply at 30%+. View complete rate tables →
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