Disabled Hoosier Veteran License Plate and Parking
Free license plate and permanent parking placard with free metered parking statewide for mobility-limited disabled veterans.
At a glance
- Benefit type
- Transportation — Indiana
- Who it's for
- Veterans
- VA rating needed
- No rating requirement
- Where it applies
- Indiana
- Last verified
- May 12, 2026
What is Disabled Hoosier Veteran License Plate and Parking?
Disabled Hoosier Veteran License Plate and Parking is a Indiana transportation benefit for veterans. Free license plate and permanent parking placard with free metered parking statewide for mobility-limited disabled veterans.
Who qualifies
- Available to any veteran
- Honorable discharge required
- Indiana residency
Who is eligible
Eligibility
Indiana resident veteran with a service-connected disability that limits walking, including: loss of sight in both eyes, loss or permanent loss of use of one or both feet or hands, or a physical condition that precludes walking without pain or difficulty. Alternatively, veterans with a 50% or 60% VA disability rating affecting mobility may also qualify. Honorable discharge required. Must have a disability affecting mobility. Contact your local BMV to verify eligibility.
What Disabled Hoosier Veteran License Plate and Parking covers
Covers
Free DHV license plate (registration fees still apply). Permanent DHV parking placard providing free parking at all legal metered spaces statewide.
How to apply for Disabled Hoosier Veteran License Plate and Parking
How to apply
Apply through Indiana BMV with IDVA verification.
Verified information & sources
Last verified: May 12, 2026
Official source: in.gov
Compiled and fact-checked against the official source linked above. Benefit rules and dollar amounts change over time — always confirm current details at the official source before applying. A county Veterans Service Officer (VSO) is a free, accredited advocate who can review your eligibility and help you file at no cost.
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