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Michigan
Every veteran benefit Michigan 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: Children of Veterans Tuition Grant
Property Tax
Program
Disabled Veterans Exemption (MCL 211.7b)
Full exemption at 100% P&T?
Yes
Graduated by rating?
No
Administered by
Local assessor / Board of Review
Exemption amount / cap
VERIFY AT SOURCE
Income test?
VERIFY AT SOURCE
Key notes & traps
100% P&T or IU, or SAH recipient. Must file annually with Board of Review.
Income Tax
Military retired pay
Fully exempt
Active duty pay
Taxed
VA disability compensation
Not taxable (federal exclusion)
Confidence
High
Education
Program
Children of Veterans Tuition Grant
Who it covers
Children of deceased/disabled veterans
Benefit limit / amount
VERIFY AT SOURCE
Notes
Capped annual award - verify amount.
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
Reduced-fee hunting/fishing for 100% disabled; free Recreation Passport for disabled veterans.
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
Michigan Veterans Trust Fund - emergency grants.