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State·2026 Benefits·Updated May 2026

Mississippi Veteran Benefits

Mississippi offers 13 state veteran benefits in 2026 spanning tax, education, housing, healthcare, employment, and recreation. Programs include military retirement pay tax exemption (Full retirement pay exemption), in-state tuition for veterans (Thousands per year in tuition savings), free hunting & fishing license (100% disabled veterans) (Free annually). Most require state residency and an honorable (or other-than-dishonorable) discharge; specific eligibility — including VA disability rating thresholds — varies by program.

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2026 VA Disability Compensation Rates

Monthly payment amounts effective December 1, 2025. These federal rates apply to all Mississippi veterans.

RatingVeteran aloneWith 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 →

Frequently Asked Questions — Mississippi Veteran Benefits

What veteran benefits does Mississippi offer in 2026?▾
Mississippi offers 13 state-level veteran benefits in 2026, spanning 4 tax programs, 4 education programs, 1 housing program, 1 healthcare program, 1 recreation program, and 1 employment program. 9 are available to any honorably discharged veteran regardless of rating; 2 are reserved for veterans rated 100% disabled by the VA. These stack with federal VA benefits.
What benefits are available to 100% disabled veterans in Mississippi?▾
Mississippi offers 2 state benefits specifically for veterans rated 100% disabled by the VA, including: Free Hunting & Fishing License (100% Disabled Veterans), Homestead Property Tax Exemption (100% Disabled). These typically include enhanced property tax exemptions, free hunting/fishing licenses, free state park access, and registration fee waivers. 100% disabled Mississippi veterans also qualify for the 11 broader benefits available at lower rating thresholds — 13 total.
What state benefits do Mississippi veterans get at a 50% or higher VA rating?▾
Veterans rated 50% or higher qualify for 11 Mississippi state benefits — every benefit available to any veteran (9) plus benefits gated at 10-49% (1) plus 1 additional benefit gated at the 50%, 60%, 70%, 80%, or 90% threshold. These typically include partial property tax credits, hunting/fishing license discounts, and tuition assistance. A 100% rating unlocks 2 additional benefits on top.
Does Mississippi have property tax exemptions for disabled veterans?▾
Yes. Mississippi offers 4 tax-related benefits for veterans. The headline program is Military Retirement Pay Tax Exemption: Military retired pay is fully exempt from Mississippi state income tax. Estimated value: Full retirement pay exemption. Whether Mississippi also exempts military retirement pay and VA disability compensation from state income tax varies by program — see the Tax Benefits section above for the full list.
What education benefits are available to Mississippi veterans and their dependents?▾
Mississippi offers 4 state education benefits: In-State Tuition for Veterans; POW/MIA Children Scholarship; Mississippi National Guard State Educational Assistance Program (SEAP); Disabled Veteran and Dependents Patriot Scholarship Program. Some are tuition waivers at state public universities; others are scholarships for surviving spouses and children of veterans who died in service or were rated permanently and totally disabled. These supplement (and in many cases stack with) the federal Post-9/11 GI Bill.
Does Mississippi offer free disabled veteran license plates?▾
Mississippi's veteran license plate / registration benefit: Disabled Veteran License Plates ($1 Tags). Up to two motor vehicle plates for $1 each per year, exempt from all vehicle taxes, for veterans rated 70%+. Estimated value: $1/year per plate plus full ad valorem and privilege tax exemption. Apply through your local DMV / county tax assessor with your VA disability rating letter and DD-214.
Does Mississippi have free state park, hunting, or fishing access for veterans?▾
Yes — Mississippi offers 1 recreation-related veteran benefit, including: Free Hunting & Fishing License (100% Disabled Veterans). Most state park, hunting, and fishing license discounts are tied to a minimum VA disability rating (typically 50% or 100%) and require Mississippi residency.
How do I apply for Mississippi veteran benefits?▾
Each Mississippi state benefit has its own application — there is no single application that covers them all. Most require: (1) DD-214 or equivalent discharge document, (2) proof of Mississippi residency, and (3) VA disability rating letter if the benefit is rating-gated. Use the application URL listed on each benefit's detail page on this site. For complex cases (claims appeals, dependent benefits), contact your county Veterans Service Officer (VSO) for free assistance.
Do Mississippi veteran benefits stack with federal VA benefits?▾
Yes. Mississippi state benefits are administered separately from federal VA benefits and the two are designed to stack. A Mississippi veteran can simultaneously receive federal VA disability compensation, VA healthcare, GI Bill education benefits, AND any Mississippi state programs they qualify for. Some specific overlaps (e.g., state tuition assistance) may require exhausting federal GI Bill benefits first; check each benefit's eligibility notes.
What VA disability rating do I need for Mississippi veteran benefits?▾
Mississippi benefits unlock at every VA rating tier. 9 benefits require no disability rating (available to any honorably discharged veteran). 1 are gated at 10-40%. 1 are gated at 50-90%. 2 require a 100% rating. Veterans rated 100% qualify for ALL 13 Mississippi state benefits.

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