Michigan veteran disability benefits
State benefits that Michigan offers veterans with a service-connected disability, on top of your federal VA compensation. Each one links to its official source. This is educational information, not legal advice, and Michigan's agency makes the final eligibility call.
Disabled Veterans Homestead Exemption (100%)
A qualifying disabled veteran's homestead is fully exempt from property tax; it is all-or-nothing with no partial exemption.
Requires VA determination of P&T at the 100% rate, OR individual unemployability, OR a VA specially-adapted-housing certificate. No annual reapplication as of 1/1/2025.
Official source (verified 2026-06-08)Military Retirement and Disability Pay Not Taxed
Military retirement benefits are exempt from Michigan income tax and military disability retirement pay is excluded from taxable income.
Tied to military pay status, not a rating.
Official source (verified 2026-06-08)Free Hunting/Fishing Licenses for Disabled Veterans
Resident veterans deemed totally and permanently disabled or individually unemployable by the VA receive free hunting and fishing licenses.
Resident only.
Official source (verified 2026-06-08)Most state benefits scale with your VA combined rating.
Estimate your combined rating for free, then see what you can claim to reach the thresholds above.
VA Disability Pro is an independent tool. It is not the VA, not a law firm, and not a VA-accredited representative. State benefits and eligibility change; always confirm with the official sources linked above.