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VetBenefits covers 50+ federal VA benefits (disability compensation, VA home loans, GI Bill, CHAMPVA, Vocational Rehab, and more), state-specific benefits for all 50 states (property tax exemptions, hunting/fishing licenses, vehicle registration discounts), and 378+ military discounts from retailers and service providers.

How does the VA disability rating affect my benefits?

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California Veteran Benefits
2026 Complete Guide

California offers 7 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 CA, including eligibility requirements and how they stack with your federal VA benefits.

State Benefits

California State-Specific Benefits

Education Benefits (1)

CalVet College Fee Waiver for Veteran Dependents

Waives tuition and fees at CA Community Colleges, CSU, and UC campuses for dependents of totally disabled or deceased veterans (Plan A) or for children of veterans with any SC disability (Plan B, inco...

Hunting & Fishing (2)

Discounted Hunting/Fishing License (50%+ Disability)

Discounted hunting or fishing license for veterans with 50%+ service-connected disability.

Requires 50%+ rating

Free Sport Fishing & Hunting License (70%+ Disability)

Free annual sport fishing and hunting license for CA resident veterans with 70%+ service-connected disability.

Requires 70%+ rating

Property Tax Exemptions (2)

Disabled Veterans' Basic Exemption

$175,298 reduction in assessed value for 100% disabled veterans (2025 lien date). Adjusted annually for inflation. No income limit.

Requires 100%+ ratingDeadline: On or before January 1 following eligibility, or 90 days after, whichever is later

Disabled Veterans' Low-Income Exemption

$262,950 reduction in assessed value for 100% disabled veterans with household income under $78,718 (2025 lien date). Requires annual filing.

Requires 100%+ ratingDeadline: Annual filing between January 1 and February 15

State Parks & Recreation (1)

Disabled Veteran State Parks Pass

Free or reduced-fee day use at California State Parks for disabled veterans with a DV plate or qualifying disability.

Requires 50%+ rating

Vehicle Benefits (1)

Vehicle Registration Fee Waiver

Waiver of registration fees and free plates for one vehicle for 100% disabled veterans with DV plates, Medal of Honor recipients, or former POWs.

Requires 100%+ rating

2026 Federal Compensation Rates

In addition to California 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