Georgia Veteran Benefits
Discover 13 state benefits available to Georgia veterans based on your disability rating and service history.
Benefit Categories in Georgia
🏛️Tax Benefits(3)
Military Retirement Income Tax Exemption
Any VeteranUp to $65,000 of military retirement pay exempt from Georgia state income tax for retirees under age 62 (takes effect tax year 2027 per HB 266).
Value: Up to ~$3,374/year in tax savings
Learn more →Disabled Veteran Homestead Property Tax Exemption
100%+Up to $121,812 exemption from property taxes on primary residence for 100% disabled veterans (2025 confirmed amount).
Value: Up to $121,812 exemption ($1,500-$4,000+ annual savings)
Learn more →Disabled Veteran Vehicle Ad Valorem Tax Exemption
100%+Exemption from annual ad valorem property tax on one vehicle for 100% disabled veterans.
Value: Several hundred dollars per year
Learn more →🎓Education & Training(2)
Georgia HERO Scholarship
Any VeteranUp to $2,000/year ($8,000 lifetime) for postsecondary education for National Guard/Reserve combat veterans and their families.
Value: Up to $8,000 over 4 years
Learn more →Combat Veteran Mandatory Fee Waiver (University System of Georgia)
Any VeteranWaiver of mandatory student fees at all USG institutions for qualifying combat veterans.
Value: $200-$600 per semester
Learn more →🏥Healthcare(1)
Georgia War Veterans Nursing Homes (Free for 70%+ Rated)
70%+Skilled nursing care at state facilities in Augusta and Milledgeville, free for veterans rated 70%+ or with service-connected conditions.
Value: $7,000-$10,000+/month (private nursing care equivalent)
Learn more →💼Employment(1)
Veterans Employment Preference (State Hiring)
Any Veteran5 or 10 point credits added to examination scores for state government employment.
Learn more →🚗Transportation(1)
Disabled Veteran License Plate and Toll Exemption
100%+DV license plate providing toll-free travel on all Georgia toll roads and accessible parking for 100% disabled veterans.
Value: Varies by toll usage
Learn more →🌲Recreation & Parks(4)
One-Time Free Veterans Hunting and Fishing License
Any VeteranFree one-year hunting and fishing license, available once per lifetime, for Georgia veterans discharged after July 1, 2005.
Value: ~$50-$65 (one-time)
Learn more →20% Off Adult Lifetime Sportsman's License
Any Veteran20% discount on the Adult Lifetime Sportsman's License for honorably discharged Georgia veterans.
Value: ~$70-$100 savings
Learn more →State Park, Historic Site, and Recreation Discount (25%)
10%+25% discount card for entrance fees to Georgia state parks, historic sites, and recreational areas for disabled veterans.
Learn more →Discounted 3-Year Sportsman's License (100% Disabled)
100%+Discounted 3-year sportsman's license for veterans with 100% VA disability rating.
Learn more →📋Other Benefits(1)
Free Veteran Driver's License / ID Card
Any VeteranFree driver's license or personal ID card with U.S. flag and "VETERAN" designation for Georgia veterans.
Value: ~$32 (standard license fee waived)
Learn more →2026 VA Disability Compensation Rates
Monthly payment amounts effective December 1, 2025. These federal rates apply to all Georgia 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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