Michigan State Veterans Homes

There are 3 Michigan State Veterans Homes, they are in Chesterfield Township, Grand Rapids and Marquette. Veterans eligible for VA health care or financial assistance for long-term care may be admitted. The veteran must have been discharged or released under conditions other than dishonorable.

Veterans who enlisted after Sept. 7, 1980, or who entered active duty after Oct. 16, 1981, must have served 24 continuous months or the full period for which they were called to active duty to be eligible.

Michigan residency is not required, and spouses or surviving spouses may be admitted if space is available. Fees are income based.

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Income Tax 

Active duty, retired pay and SBP payments are tax-free. 

Property Tax Waiver

100% disabled veterans (and those rated 100% due to individual unemployability) may be exempt from paying taxes on their home. The veteran must have an other-than-dishonorable discharge and be a Michigan resident.

Unmarried surviving spouses are also eligible.

Vehicle Registration

100% permanently and totally disabled veterans may be eligible to register one vehicle with a disabled veteran plate for free, there is a $5 administrative fee when the plate is first issued.

Emergency Assistance

Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency offers emergency assistance to those having temporary financial issues who require assistance with utility bills, vehicle or home repairs, medical bills or other debts. 

There are many resources available including county Soldier & Sailor Relief Funds, the Michigan Veteran Trust Fund, and the National Guard Family Program.

Michigan State Employment Veterans Preference

Veterans’ preference will be given to veterans and certain veteran spouses for initial employment with the state.

Michigan Children of Veterans Tuition Grant

The grant provides undergraduate tuition assistance for natural or adopted children of veterans who are permanently and totally disabled or died because of military service. Children must be between 17 and 25.

Active-Duty Hunting and Fishing

Michigan active-duty residents can get hunting and fishing licenses for free.

Non-residents stationed in Michigan can get licenses at the resident rate.

Disabled Veteran Hunting & Fishing Licenses

Permanently & totally disabled veterans can get any resident hunting or fishing license for which a lottery is not required, free of charge.

State Parks

100% permanently and totally disabled veterans get free entry into Michigan state parks.

Tuition Waivers

A tuition waiver is available for all Massachusetts veterans to all state colleges and universities

Veterans of Massachusetts can be eligible for a tuition waiver at any state-supported course in an undergraduate degree program offered by a public college or university. 

Veterans will be eligible on a space-available basis for a waiver of full or partial tuition.

Veterans’ Burial Expenses

Under state law, eligible veterans and some spouses/surviving spouses, who meet residency and asset limits, may qualify for $300 for burial expenses paid by the County Board of Commissioners or the Board of County Auditors. 

State Park Parking Fees

Day use parking fees are waived for vehicles bearing a disabled veteran license plate from any state. This waiver does not apply to camping fees.

State Veterans’ Cemeteries

There are two state veterans’ cemeteries in Massachusetts (Agawam and Winchendon) where eligible veterans can be buried at no cost. There will be a nominal fee for the burial of spouses and eligible dependents.