| Military retirement pay | Military retirement pay is exempt from Louisiana state income tax. |
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| Property tax | Veterans rated 50% to under 70% get another $2,500 of assessed value exempt on top of homestead exemption, 70% to under 100% get $4,500, and 100% disabled veterans are exempt from all ad valorem tax on their primary home (except certain municipal assessments). |
| Military retirement pay exempt Taxes | Military retirement pay is exempt from Louisiana income tax. |
| Additional homestead exemption for disabled veterans Taxes | Extra $2,500 (50% to under 70%) or $4,500 (70% to under 100%) off assessed value; 100% veterans pay no ad valorem tax on their primary home. |
| Title 29 tuition exemption Education | In-state tuition exemption for children of living veterans, spouses of POW/MIA veterans, and surviving spouses and children of deceased veterans. |
| Five state veterans homes Health & Homes | Open to honorably discharged veterans with 90 days of service, spouses and Gold Star parents; no monthly fee for veterans rated 70-100%. |
| Free hunting and fishing licenses Recreation | Veterans with a permanent service-connected rating of 50% or more get free annual licenses; park day-use fees are waived with the Disabled State Park Pass. |
| Free disabled veteran plates Vehicles & ID | Veterans rated 50%+ can get a free disabled veterans or military honors plate; 100% veterans may get the 100% DAV plate. |
| VETERAN driver license designation Vehicles & ID | Veterans can get VETERAN on a Louisiana license or ID with proof of status. |
| Five state veterans cemeteries Burial | Burial is free for eligible veterans; spouses and dependent children pay a fee equal to the VA plot allowance. |
| Military Family Assistance Fund Jobs | Need-based aid up to $10,000 per 12 months for military families. |
Last checked 2026-11. State rules change often; confirm with Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs before you rely on any benefit.