AZ

Arizona Veteran Benefits
2026 Complete Guide

Arizona offers 8 state-specific veteran benefits across property tax exemptions, vehicle benefits, education programs, and more. Below is a detailed breakdown of every benefit available to disabled veterans in AZ, including eligibility requirements and how they stack with your federal VA benefits.

8

State Benefits

5

Categories

50+

Federal Benefits

378+

Discounts

Arizona State-Specific Benefits

Education Benefits (1)

Arizona Purple Heart Tuition Waiver

Tuition waivers at state universities for post-9/11 veterans with 50%+ VA disability or Purple Heart recipients. Also covers dependent children/spouses of AZ military members killed in line of duty.

Hunting & Fishing (3)

Purple Heart Combo License ($28)

Reduced $28 combo license for Purple Heart recipients.

Reduced License ($42) for SC Disabled Veterans

Combo license for $42 for AZ resident veterans with any service-connected disability (less than 100%).

Requires 10%+ rating

Free Combo License (100% SC Disability)

Combo hunting/fishing license fee waived entirely for AZ resident veterans with 100% service-connected disability.

Requires 100%+ rating

Property Tax Exemptions (2)

Prorated Property Tax Exemption (Less than 100%)

For veterans with less than 100% SC disability: $4,873 assessed value exemption (2026), prorated by disability percentage. Example: 80% = $3,898 exemption. Property value cap of $36,865.

Requires 10%+ ratingDeadline: January 2 to March 1 annually

100% Service-Connected Full Property Tax Exemption

Full property tax exemption on primary residence for veterans with 100% service-connected disability. No limit on assessed property value. Income limits apply but VA disability income is excluded.

Requires 100%+ ratingDeadline: January 2 to March 1 annually

State Parks & Recreation (1)

Arizona State Parks Veteran Benefits

Arizona offers free or discounted state park passes for disabled veterans. Contact parks for current programs.

Vehicle Benefits (1)

Disabled Veteran License Plates

Special disabled veteran license plates with potential registration fee discounts.

2026 Federal Compensation Rates

In addition to Arizona state benefits, all veterans receive federal tax-free disability compensation. Here are the 2026 rates for a single veteran:

10% Rating$180.42/mo
20% Rating$356.66/mo
30% Rating$552.47/mo
40% Rating$795.84/mo
50% Rating$1132.90/mo
60% Rating$1435.02/mo
70% Rating$1808.45/mo
80% Rating$2102.15/mo
90% Rating$2362.30/mo
100% Rating$3938.58/mo

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