Hawaii Veteran Benefits
Discover 11 state benefits available to Hawaii veterans based on your disability rating and service history.
Benefit Categories in Hawaii
🏛️Tax Benefits(2)
Military Retirement Pay Income Tax Exemption
Any Veteran100% exemption of military retirement pay and SBP payments from Hawaii state income tax.
Value: Full exemption (up to 11% state tax savings)
Learn more →Totally Disabled Veteran Property Tax Exemption
100%+Full exemption from all county real property taxes for veterans with 100% service-connected disability.
Value: Thousands of dollars annually
Learn more →🏠Housing & Home Loans(1)
Home Accessibility Modification Grant
100%+Up to $5,000 grant for purchasing or remodeling a home to improve handicapped accessibility for 100% disabled veterans.
Value: Up to $5,000
Learn more →🎓Education & Training(2)
Resident Tuition Rate for Veterans and Dependents
Any VeteranIn-state tuition rates at all University of Hawaii campuses for veterans, service members, and their dependents.
Value: ~$23,000/year savings on tuition
Learn more →Hawaii National Guard State Tuition Assistance Program (STAP)
Any Veteran100% tuition reimbursement at UH community colleges and 50% at four-year UH campuses for active Guard members.
Value: Up to 100% tuition at community colleges
Learn more →🏥Healthcare(1)
Yukio Okutsu State Veterans Home (Skilled Nursing)
Any VeteranState-operated skilled nursing facility in Hilo for veterans age 55+ requiring long-term care.
Learn more →💼Employment(1)
Veterans Preference in State Civil Service Employment
Any Veteran5 preference points for veterans, 10 points for disabled veterans on state competitive employment exams.
Learn more →🚗Transportation(2)
Veteran and Military Specialty License Plates
Any VeteranUp to 10 distinctive veteran plate designs available at standard plate cost.
Learn more →Disabled Veteran Vehicle Weight Tax Exemption
100%+Exemption from state vehicle weight tax on one vehicle for veterans with 100% service-connected disability.
Learn more →⚑Burial & Memorial(1)
Hawaii State Veterans Cemetery Burial Benefits
Any VeteranFree gravesite, marker, grave liner, perpetual care, and opening/closing at seven state veterans cemeteries.
Value: Several thousand dollars
Learn more →📋Other Benefits(1)
Veteran Designation on Driver's License / State ID
Any Veteran"VETERAN" designation on Hawaii driver's license or state ID for veterans with other-than-dishonorable discharge.
Learn more →2026 VA Disability Compensation Rates
Monthly payment amounts effective December 1, 2025. These federal rates apply to all Hawaii 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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