Louisiana 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	Veterans with a permanent service-connected rating of at least 50 percent may receive free hunting and fishing licenses. Licenses expire annually. 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. The benefit amount is unconfirmed.	vetaffairs.la.gov (opens in a new tab) Checked 2026-09-25
50 to 69 percent	Property tax	Louisiana veterans rated 50 through 69 percent service-connected receive an additional $2,500 assessed value exemption on their primary residence. The next $2,500 of assessed value is exempt beyond the homestead exemption. 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. Surviving spouse eligibility is unconfirmed. Whether you apply through the county is unconfirmed. The applicable tax year is unconfirmed.	vetaffairs.la.gov (opens in a new tab) Checked 2026-09-25
50 percent or higher	State parks	Veterans rated at least 50 percent with a Disabled State Park Pass receive free Louisiana state park day use. 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. The benefit amount is unconfirmed.	vetaffairs.la.gov (opens in a new tab) Checked 2026-09-25
50 percent or higher	Vehicle	Veterans rated at least 50 percent may qualify for a Louisiana disabled veteran or military honors license plate. 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. The benefit amount is unconfirmed.	vetaffairs.la.gov (opens in a new tab) Checked 2026-09-25
70 to 99 percent	Property tax	Louisiana veterans rated 70 through 99 percent service-connected receive an additional $4,500 assessed value exemption on their primary residence. The next $4,500 of assessed value is exempt beyond the homestead exemption. 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. Surviving spouse eligibility is unconfirmed. Whether you apply through the county is unconfirmed. The applicable tax year is unconfirmed.	vetaffairs.la.gov (opens in a new tab) Checked 2026-09-25
90 percent or higher; includes individual unemployability	Dependent tuition	Louisiana offers in-state tuition exemptions to eligible children of living veterans rated at least 90 percent or receiving 100 percent individual unemployability. Eligible children receive an in-state tuition exemption. Check the official source for application and eligibility conditions not covered here. Unconfirmed details A permanent and total requirement is unconfirmed.	vetaffairs.la.gov (opens in a new tab) Checked 2026-09-26 vetaffairs.la.gov (opens in a new tab) Checked 2026-09-26
100 percent	Property tax	Louisiana veterans rated 100 percent service-connected receive a primary residence exemption from ad valorem taxes, except certain municipal assessments. All ad valorem taxes are exempt except certain municipal assessments. 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. Surviving spouse eligibility is unconfirmed. Whether you apply through the county is unconfirmed. The applicable tax year is unconfirmed.	vetaffairs.la.gov (opens in a new tab) Checked 2026-09-25
100 percent	Vehicle	Veterans rated 100 percent may qualify for the Louisiana 100 percent DAV license plate. 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. The benefit amount is unconfirmed.	vetaffairs.la.gov (opens in a new tab) Checked 2026-09-25

State veterans homes

Louisiana operates 5 state veterans homes.

vetaffairs.la.gov (opens in a new tab)
Checked 2026-09-25

State veterans agency

Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs serves veterans in Louisiana.

vetaffairs.la.gov (opens in a new tab)
Checked 2026-09-25

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What to bring

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

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