Best States
for Veterans
Military retirement tax exemptions, property tax benefits, VA hospital access, and veteran population — all 50 states ranked.
17
States exempt military retirement pay
7
States with full property tax exemption
4
States with excellent VA access
9
States with no income tax at all
Top 10 Veteran-Friendly States
Florida
9.2% veterans · 100% disabled: full property tax exempt
Texas
8.1% veterans · 100% disabled: full property tax exempt
Alabama
8.4% veterans · 100% disabled vets: full exemption
Kansas
9.1% veterans · 100% disabled: full exemption
Arkansas
8.1% veterans · 100% disabled: full exemption
Arizona
10.2% veterans · Disabled vets: property tax reduction
Alaska
12% veterans · Up to $150K exemption for disabled vets
Montana
11% veterans · Disabled vet property tax assistance
Washington
8.5% veterans · Disabled vet property tax exemption
Colorado
8.2% veterans · 50% exemption for 100% disabled vets
All 50 States — Full Ranking
How the score is calculated
Score out of 100: full property tax exemption (30 pts) · military retirement income exemption (25 pts) · active duty pay exemption (15 pts) · VA facilities access score x2 (up to 20 pts) · veteran population percentage (up to 18 pts).
Sources: VA.gov, Military.com State Benefits Guide, Tax Foundation. Updated 2026. Benefits change — verify current eligibility with your state's veterans affairs office before making relocation decisions.