Florida State Benefits for 100% Disabled Veterans (2023)

100% Government Benefits – Florida

Monitoring:The information for this document was gathered from a variety of sources, including:https://www.military.com/benefits/veteran-state-benefits/florida-state-veterans-benefits.html

Visit the Florida Department of Veterans Affairs for more information:https://www.floridavets.org/

Veteranenheime

For more information visit:https://www.nasvh.org/state-homes/statedir.cfm

Your eligibility for State Veterans Homes is based on clinical need and area availability.

Each state sets eligibility and approval criteria for its houses.

Talk to a VA social worker about eligibility requirements for State Veterans Homes in your area and find out how you can pay for State Veterans home care services.

Locations of Veterans Homes:

• ALEXANDER „SANDY“ NININGER VETERANS ASSISTANCE STATE
  PEMBROKE KIEFER, FLORIDA
• HOME FOR THE ELDERLY OF VETERANS BALDOMERO LOPEZ
  LAND-O-SEEN, FLORIDA
• CLIFFORD CHESTER SIMS VETERANS AUXILIARY STATE
  PANAMA CITY, FLORIDA
• CLYDE E. LASSEN STATE VETERANS' LAR
  ST. AUGUSTIN, FLORIDA
• DOUGLAS JACOBSON STATE VETERANS HOME FOR THE ELDERLY
  PORT CHARLOTTE, FLORIDA
• ZWEI VETERANS HOUSE MEMORIAL BENNETT MEMORIAL
  DAYTONA-STRAND, FLORIDA
• ROBERT H. JENKINS, JR. FLORIDA VETERANS AT HOME AT HOME
  Lake City, Florida

Florida State Veterans Home

The Robert Jenkins, Jr. Assisted Living/Residence Home offers a unique combination of housing, individual support services, and medical support services for qualified veterans. Eligible veterans must reside in Florida for one year prior to eligibility and be honorably discharged. The care costs are calculated based on income.

Florida nursing homes for veterans

The state of Florida operates 6 Veterans Nursing Homes and 1 Statewide Nursing Home. Basic licensing requirements for all Florida veterans' homes include an honorable discharge, one year of residency in Florida prior to licensing, and certification of the need for nursing home care by a VA physician.

Florida National Cemeteries

For more information visit: https://www.cem.va.gov/cems/state.asp?STATE=FL

National Veterans Cemeteries:

Veteran Cemetery:No records were found for state veterans' cemeteries

Many states have established state cemeteries for veterans. Eligibility is as with Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) national cemeteries, but may include residency requirements. Although they may have been established or enhanced with state funding through the VA Veterans Cemetery Grant Program, state veterans' cemeteries are administered solely by the states.

Financial Benefits for Florida Veterans

Basic property tax exemptions

Resident veterans with a VA disability of at least 10% may receive a $5,000 deduction on the appraised value of their home. The single surviving spouse who was married to the veteran for at least 5 years may also be eligible for this exemption.

Contact your local surveyor's office for detailed requirements regarding these exceptions.

Annual charging is required.

Find your local tax advisor at this link:https://www.publicrecords.onlinesearches.com/Assessor-and-Property-Tax-Records.htm

Liberation from family wealth

Florida resident veterans who are honorably discharged and have a 100% permanent and total disability and paraplegic veterans are exempt from paying property taxes on their residence.

Unmarried surviving spouses may also be eligible.

Florida resident veterans who are paraplegic, semi- or permanent and fully disabled, must use a wheelchair to get around, or are blind by law may be eligible for estate tax exemption based on income.

Contact your local surveyor's office for detailed requirements regarding these exceptions.

Annual charging is required.

Find your local tax advisor at this link:https://www.publicrecords.onlinesearches.com/Assessor-and-Property-Tax-Records.htm

Florida driver's license / license plates / handicap parking permit

Visit the following website for more information:https://www.flhsmv.gov/military/

Driving license and identity card:Veterans with a 100% service-related disability are eligible for afree driver's license, with endorsements or an identity card. The same Veterans are also eligible for atoll-free Veteran designation on your driver's license or ID card. The Veteran designation can be used to demonstrate discount status at participating retailers.

Qualified veterans must present a valid United States Department of Veterans Affairs ID showing a 100%, complete, and permanent disability rating.

License plate:100% Disabled Veterans are eligible for a “DV” license plate at no cost to the applicant.

Contact your local Motor Vehicle Registration Office for a complete list of required documents.

You will need your letter summarizing the benefits.

Many of the required documents can be found under the following link:https://www.flhsmv.gov/military/military-forms-packet/

Disabled Veteran Parking Permit:The long-term parking permit for the disabled is free of charge. To apply for a disabled parking permit, complete a disabled parking permit (HSMV form 83039) and take it to a local automotive service center.

Application link:https://www.flhsmv.gov/pdf/forms/83039.pdf

Florida veterans prefer hiring government jobs

The state, city and county governments of Florida give priority to honorably discharged war veterans, war veterans, spouses and surviving spouses of disabled veterans for public appointments.

Visit the following website for vacancies:https://www.floridavets.org/benefits-services/employment/

Educational Benefits for Florida Veterans

Florida offers a wide range of educational services to resident veterans and their dependents.

State Educational Benefits can be used in conjunction with National Educational Benefits (DEA).

Visit the following link for a complete list: https://www.fldoe.org/schools/higher-ed/fl-college-system/veterans.stml

Congressman C.W. bill young

Florida waivedout-of-state tuition feesfor all honorably discharged veterans resident in the state who hold the “C.W. Invoice". Exemption from out-of-state tuition and fees is availableextends to spouses and dependent childrenFlorida residents using GI Bill® benefits to enroll in Florida public postsecondary institutions

Exceptions for Purple Heart recipients

Florida waivedfinal courseat state universities, community colleges, and technical and professional training institutions for recipients of the Purple Heart of Florida and higher combat decorations.

Education for Children of Deceased or Disabled Florida Veterans (CSDDV)

Link to the technical sheet of the bag: https://www.floridastudentfinancialaidsg.org/PDF/factsheets/CSDDV.pdf

Florida provides four-year college education opportunities for dependent children and spouses of veterans who have died of a service-related disability or who are 100% associated with full-service and permanently disabled U.S. Armed Forces veterans.

For more information visitwww.floridastudentfinancialaid.orgor call toll free (888) 827-2004.

Dependent children of soldiers missing in action or prisoners of war may also be eligible for tuition.

Death Benefits for First Responders and Military Survivors

Spouses or dependents of deceased members of the Florida National Guard and US Forces are eligible for a tuition waiver equal to tuition and tuition and registration fees for a total of 120 credit hours or 3,600 hours of work. National Guard members must have been on active duty full-time in Florida. In addition, the deceased member of the US Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, or Coast Guard must have resided in Florida or been on duty in Florida at the time of death. Contact the Veterans Affairs contact at the enrolling institution for more information.

Recreational Benefits for Florida Veterans

Entrance to the state park

25% discount on the annual pass to all state parks for all honorably discharged veterans.

Veterans with a service-related disability may receive a complimentary military entry pass valid for entry into all Florida State Parks. This lifetime pass is valid for up to eight park admissions at most locations.

Identification, disability and honorable discharge are required.

Acceptable documentation includes:Valid drivers license; Documentation from the Department of Defense or other appropriate agency regarding service-related disabilities; Form DD 214 with honorable discharge.

The military entry pass can only be purchased in person at any Florida State Park.

Surviving spouses and parents of US soldiers who died in combat are also eligible for this pass.

Camp Discount:

If you plan to camp in the Sunshine State, you may be eligible for a 50% discount at your campground. This discount applies only to Florida residents 65 years of age or older or 100% disabled. Proof of age, disability and residence is required upon arrival to receive this discount.

Urban and urban parks

City and county parks offer free or discounted admission for active duty military personnel, honorably discharged or disabled veterans and their spouses. Check with your local county or municipality for details.

Hunting and fishing license

Active and retired military personnel in Florida can purchase a Gold Sportsman Military License for $20. The license includes hunting, freshwater and saltwater fishing, and a variety of related licenses at a greatly reduced cost.

Veterans who are 100% permanently affiliated with the service and are fully disabled are eligible for a free five-year hunting and fishing license.

Apply online at:https://www.gooutdoorsflorida.com/

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Application to your responsible tax office:

• Provide the tax collector with proof of residency and qualifying disability documents.
• To ensure your local tax office processes these applications, contact your local tax office for more details.