| Military retirement pay | Active-duty and retired military pay is exempt from Michigan individual income tax, and military disability retirement pay is not included in taxable income. |
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| Property tax | The Disabled Veteran Homestead Property Tax Exemption gives a total property tax exemption on the primary home of an eligible disabled veteran or surviving spouse. |
| Military pay and pension exemption Taxes | Active-duty pay, military retirement pay and military pensions are exempt from Michigan income tax. |
| Disabled Veteran Homestead Property Tax Exemption Taxes | Total property tax exemption on the primary residence of an eligible disabled veteran or surviving spouse. |
| In-state tuition Education | Veterans and active-duty members get in-state tuition regardless of residency. |
| Children of Veterans Tuition Grant Education | Undergraduate aid for children of veterans who died, are totally and permanently disabled, or are MIA from service. |
| Michigan Veteran Homes Health & Homes | Three skilled nursing homes in home-like settings. |
| Free hunting and fishing licenses Recreation | Full-time active-duty members and veterans with a disability get free licenses that do not need a separate application; 100% P&T veterans also get free state park entry. |
| Free disabled veteran plate Vehicles & ID | Veterans with total or permanent disability can get a free permanent disabled veteran plate; ex-POWs get a reduced-cost plate. |
| State hiring preference Jobs | Veterans and their spouses get preference for initial employment with the State of Michigan. |
| County burial help Burial | Veterans and some spouses may qualify for a $300 burial expense paid by the county. |
Last checked 2026-11. State rules change often; confirm with Michigan Veteran Affairs Agency before you rely on any benefit.