Arkansas veteran benefits by rating

A rating alone does not establish eligibility. Programs have their own residency, income, service and application rules. Check the linked official source before applying.

Benefits and eligibility

Rating or basis	Benefit	Summary and conditions	Official source and checked date
50 percent or higher	Hunting and fishing	Arkansas offers qualifying resident veterans rated at least 50 percent with a Purple Heart a $52.50 lifetime hunting and fishing package including trout and state duck privileges. The lifetime license and permit package costs $52.50. Check the official source for application and eligibility conditions not covered here. Unconfirmed details A permanent and total requirement is unconfirmed. Eligibility through individual unemployability is unconfirmed.	www.agfc.com Checked 2026-09-26
70 percent or higher	Hunting and fishing	Arkansas offers qualifying resident veterans rated at least 70 percent a $52.50 lifetime hunting and fishing package including trout and state duck privileges. The lifetime license and permit package costs $52.50. Check the official source for application and eligibility conditions not covered here. Unconfirmed details A permanent and total requirement is unconfirmed. Eligibility through individual unemployability is unconfirmed.	www.agfc.com Checked 2026-09-26
100 percent; permanent and total	Dependent tuition	Arkansas helps eligible dependents and spouses of veterans rated 100 percent permanent and total cover college tuition, housing, and mandatory fees after federal benefit deductions. Covered on-campus tuition, housing, and mandatory fees are reduced by three months of Chapter 35 benefits per semester. Check the official source for application and eligibility conditions not covered here. Unconfirmed details Eligibility through individual unemployability is unconfirmed.	sams.adhe.edu Checked 2026-09-26
100 percent; permanent and total	Hunting and fishing	Arkansas offers qualifying veterans rated 100 percent permanent and total a $3 lifetime hunting and fishing combination license, with separate permit requirements. The lifetime combination license costs $3, excluding additional permits. Check the official source for application and eligibility conditions not covered here. Unconfirmed details Eligibility through individual unemployability is unconfirmed.	www.agfc.com Checked 2026-09-26
100 percent; permanent and total	Property tax	Veterans with a qualifying 100 percent permanent and total service-connected disability receive a full homestead and personal property tax exemption. All state homestead and personal property taxes are exempt. Check the official source for application and eligibility conditions not covered here. The exemption extends to an unmarried surviving spouse and minor dependent children. Applications are filed with the county. Unconfirmed details Eligibility through individual unemployability is unconfirmed. The applicable tax year is unconfirmed.	www.veterans.arkansas.gov Checked 2026-09-25
100 percent	State parks	Arkansas rules recognize qualifying veterans rated 100 percent for discounted state park camping, with current discount amounts requiring confirmation. Check the official source for application and eligibility conditions not covered here. Unconfirmed details The codified rule refers to a repealed rate schedule, so the current discount amount is not captured. A permanent and total requirement is unconfirmed. Eligibility through individual unemployability is unconfirmed. The benefit amount is unconfirmed.	codeofarrules.arkansas.gov Checked 2026-09-26
100 percent	Vehicle	Arkansas lists a disabled veteran plate for qualifying veterans with 100 percent nonservice-connected disability and an additional plate for $4. One additional plate costs $4. Check the official source for application and eligibility conditions not covered here. Unconfirmed details A permanent and total requirement is unconfirmed. Eligibility through individual unemployability is unconfirmed.	www.dfa.arkansas.gov Checked 2026-09-26

State veterans homes

Arkansas operates 2 state veterans homes.

www.veterans.arkansas.gov
Checked 2026-09-25

State veterans agency

Arkansas Department of Veterans Affairs serves veterans in Arkansas.

discover.va.gov
Checked 2026-09-25

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What to bring

Your DD-214 or other discharge papers
Any VA decision letters you have received
Medical records you want to discuss, from VA or private doctors
A short list of your conditions and your questions

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