| Military retirement pay | Georgia exempts military retirement income from state tax based on age: up to $17,500 if under 62, up to $35,000 for ages 62 to 64, and up to $65,000 at 65 and over. Veterans under 62 with at least $17,500 of earned income may claim an additional $17,500. |
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| Property tax | Qualifying disabled veterans get a homestead exemption of up to $121,812 for 2025, set each year by the VA index rate. It covers veterans rated 100%, paid at 100% for unemployability, or with certain loss of limb or sight, and can extend to an unremarried surviving spouse. |
| Military retirement income exemption Taxes | Up to $17,500 if under 62, $35,000 at 62 to 64, and $65,000 at 65 and over can be exempt from Georgia income tax. |
| Disabled veteran homestead exemption Taxes | Up to $121,812 of home value exempt for 2025 for qualifying disabled veterans; apply with your county tax office. |
| Surviving spouse homestead protection Taxes | The exemption can extend to an unremarried surviving spouse or minor children of a qualified deceased veteran. |
| Disabled veteran license plates Vehicles & ID | Georgia offers special disabled veteran plates; see the department's License Plates page and your county tag office. |
| Veteran designation on license Vehicles & ID | Georgia DDS can add a Veteran designation to a driver license; bring proof of service. |
| State veterans homes Health & Homes | Georgia runs state veterans homes; contact the department about admission. |
| State veterans cemeteries Burial | Georgia operates state veterans cemeteries; call the department for eligibility. |
| HERO scholarship and in-state tuition Education | Georgia public colleges offer in-state tuition rates for veterans; ask the department about state scholarships for service members and families. |
| Hunting and fishing license discounts Recreation | Disabled veterans can get discounted or lifetime hunting and fishing licenses from the Department of Natural Resources. |
Last checked 2026-11. State rules change often; confirm with Georgia Department of Veterans Service before you rely on any benefit.