Hawaii

Full exemption from real property tax on the primary residence in all four counties (Honolulu, Hawaii, Kauai, Maui). Each county sets its own application process.

Hawaii does not tax VA disability compensation, and military retirement pay is fully exempt from Hawaii state income tax.

Hawaii exempts the $46 state vehicle registration fee for one vehicle owned by a veteran rated 100% service-connected. The exemption covers the state registration fee only - county registration fees and state and county weight taxes still apply - and the counties issue veteran specialty plates at standard cost.

Hawaii adds 5 preference points to a veteran's open-competitive state employment score and 10 points for disabled veterans, Purple Heart recipients, and certain spouses or surviving spouses.

Under 38 USC 3679(c) (originally Section 702 of the Veterans Access, Choice, and Accountability Act), every public college that accepts Post-9/11 GI Bill or Montgomery GI Bill students must charge in state tuition to covered students using their GI Bill, regardless of state residency. The old requirement to enroll within 3 years of separation was removed by the Isakson and Roe Act effective August 1, 2021, so there is no longer a time limit after discharge. State specific extensions to this rule are noted below where applicable. The University of Hawaii System extends resident tuition to active duty military stationed in Hawaii and their dependents.

Hawaii lets nonresident veterans, service members stationed in Hawaii, and their dependents attend University of Hawaii system schools at the resident tuition rate.

Hawaii does not offer a statewide free hunting or fishing license for disabled veterans. Residents 65 and older get free freshwater game fishing licenses, active-duty members stationed in Hawaii (and their minor children) pay resident rates, and no saltwater license is required for resident recreational fishing. Check DLNR for current license fees.

Hawaii does not publish a statewide veteran entry discount for state parks. Check individual park pages for current fees.

Recreation perks vary by county. Totally disabled veterans may qualify for county vehicle-tax relief and home accessibility help; check with the Office of Veterans' Services for current parks and recreation benefits.

Hawaii runs state veterans cemeteries across the islands (Oahu, Hawaii Island, Kauai, Lanai, and Maui) providing burial for qualified veterans and their dependents.