| Military retirement pay | Arizona excludes military retirement and retainer pay of the uniformed services from state income tax for residents, starting with tax year 2021. Active-duty pay has not been taxed since 2006. |
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| Property tax | Arizona offers property tax exemptions for some disabled veterans and surviving spouses, claimed through your county assessor. Amounts and income limits change, so check the Arizona Department of Revenue or your county before applying. |
| Military retirement pay excluded from income tax Taxes | Residents can subtract retired or retainer pay of the uniformed services from Arizona taxable income for tax year 2021 and later. |
| Active-duty and Guard pay subtraction Taxes | Active-duty pay has not been taxed since 2006, and National Guard and Reserve active-service pay can be subtracted under state law. |
| Disabled veteran property tax exemption Taxes | Arizona has a property tax exemption for qualifying disabled veterans and widow(er)s; apply through your county assessor. |
| Arizona State Veteran Homes Health & Homes | The department operates state veterans homes, with a new home planned in Flagstaff; ask the department about eligibility and openings. |
| Arizona Veterans' Memorial Cemetery at Camp Navajo Burial | The Camp Navajo cemetery is adding nearly 1,000 new burial spaces for Arizona veterans. |
| Veteran license plates and driver license designation Vehicles & ID | Arizona offers veteran specialty plates and a veteran designation on licenses; check the Arizona MVD for fees and proof needed. |
| Veteran hiring preference Jobs | Arizona gives veterans preference points for state jobs; ask the department or the state personnel office for current rules. |
| Military tuition and in-state rates Education | Arizona public universities offer in-state tuition for veterans and some dependents; check each school's veterans office. |
Last checked 2026-11. State rules change often; confirm with Arizona Department of Veterans' Services before you rely on any benefit.