Kentucky · State benefits
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Kentucky offers a homestead exemption of $49,100 (2025-2026) for veterans totally disabled by a service-connected disability, free tuition at Kentucky public schools for the spouse and children of 100% disabled or deceased veterans, a $12 yearly Disabled Sportsman's License at 50%+ disability, free Disabled Veteran license plates at 100% disability, interview preference for state jobs, four veterans nursing centers, and five state veterans cemeteries. Call the Kentucky Department of Veterans Affairs at 800-572-6245 or 502-564-9203 for help applying.
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1. Property tax
2. License plate and registration
3. Education
4. Military retirement and state income tax
5. Hunting and fishing
6. Parks
7. Parking
8. Hiring preference
9. Tolls
10. Other
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