| Military retirement pay | Military retirees can exclude retired pay from Kentucky adjusted gross income; the state's guide listed up to $31,110 (as of its March 2023 update), and the amount may have changed. Check the Kentucky Department of Revenue for the current figure. |
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| Property tax | Veterans rated 100% disabled can apply through the county property valuation office for a homestead exemption; the state guide listed $46,350 for the 2023-2024 assessment and the amount adjusts over time. |
| Military retirement income exclusion Taxes | Retirees can exclude part of military retired pay from Kentucky taxable income; the 2023 guide listed up to $31,110. |
| Disabled veteran homestead exemption Taxes | 100% disabled veterans can reduce taxable home value through the county property valuation administrator. |
| Tuition waiver for dependents Education | Dependents of 100% disabled veterans may qualify for a Kentucky tuition waiver. |
| Disabled veteran hunting and fishing license Recreation | Veterans with a disability rating over 50% can get a special hunting and fishing license. |
| Disabled veteran license plates Vehicles & ID | Kentucky offers two plates: one for veterans rated 50-90% and one for 100% disabled. |
| State park discounts Recreation | Veterans get military discounts at state parks, and 100% P&T veterans get three free overnight stays per year. |
| Free claims help Jobs | KDVA field representatives help veterans file VA claims and appeals at no cost. |
| State veterans nursing homes Health & Homes | Kentucky runs state veterans nursing homes; contact KDVA for locations and admission. |
| State veterans cemeteries Burial | Kentucky operates state veterans cemeteries; contact KDVA for eligibility and scheduling. |
Last checked 2026-11. State rules change often; confirm with Kentucky Department of Veterans Affairs before you rely on any benefit.