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Arkansas
Every veteran benefit Arkansas offers — property tax, income tax, education, and more. Confirm current dollar amounts with the official source linked in each section.
At a glance
Property tax (100% P&T): Yes
Graduated by rating: No
Military retired pay tax: Fully exempt
Education benefit: Arkansas Military Dependents Scholarship
Some income-tax details for Arkansas conflict between sources. Confirm current rules with the state revenue department linked below before relying on them.
Property Tax
Program
Disabled Veterans Homestead Exemption
Full exemption at 100% P&T?
Yes
Graduated by rating?
No
Administered by
County assessor
Exemption amount / cap
VERIFY AT SOURCE
Income test?
VERIFY AT SOURCE
Key notes & traps
100% P&T, IU, or specified severe disabilities (loss/loss of use of limbs, total blindness).
Income Tax
Military retired pay
Fully exempt
Active duty pay
Taxed
VA disability compensation
Not taxable (federal exclusion)
Confidence
SOURCES CONFLICT - VERIFY
Notes
One source shows a $6,000 exemption (superseded); others show full exemption. Verify with AR DFA.
Education
Program
Arkansas Military Dependents Scholarship
Who it covers
Dependents of KIA/MIA/POW/100% disabled
Benefit limit / amount
VERIFY AT SOURCE
Notes
Waives tuition, fees, room and board at state institutions.
Employment & Licensing
Standard provisions
Veterans preference in state classified hiring (points or absolute preference); disabled veteran enhanced preference; military occupational credentialing/licensure reciprocity; spouse licensure portability
State-specific notes
VERIFY AT SOURCE - no distinctive program recorded
Recreation & Parks
Hunting & fishing
Reduced or free resident hunting/fishing license for disabled veterans - rating threshold varies
State parks
Reduced or free state park admission/camping for disabled veterans
State-specific notes
VERIFY AT SOURCE
Motor Vehicle & ID
Standard provisions
Disabled veteran and specialty military license plates (Purple Heart, Medal of Honor, campaign, branch); fee waiver or reduction commonly tied to rating; DV parking privileges; veteran designation on driver's license/ID
State-specific notes
VERIFY AT SOURCE
Homes, Burial & Aid
Homes & cemeteries
State veterans home(s) (skilled nursing / domiciliary, per-diem supported); state veterans cemetery or cemeteries; state burial allowance in some states
Financial assistance programs
VERIFY AT SOURCE