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Explore How States are Supporting Military Families
Across the country, states are advancing thoughtful policies, programs, and partnerships that strengthen support for military and veteran-connected families. This toolkit brings together those efforts in one shared, accessible place.
Select a state on the map to explore local initiatives, or browse the full database below to discover ideas and opportunities being activated nationwide.
Darker shaded states are a Do Your Part state.
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Delaware State Parks offer the Delaware Military Pass, the Out-of-State Military Vehicle Pass, and the Veterans of Southwest Asia Military Pass for qualifying military and veteran families.
Populations: Active Duty Topics: Fee Waiver, Financial Stability (Fee Waiver, Food Insecurity), Financial Support
Missouri allows eligible veterans and service members with qualifying military license plates to park in certain metered and public parking spaces without charge, helping reduce transportation costs.
Populations: Active Duty Topics: Fee Waiver, Financial Stability (Fee Waiver, Food Insecurity), Financial Support
Missouri provides discounted camping rates for eligible veterans, active-duty service members, and their families, helping make outdoor recreation more affordable.
Populations: Active Duty Topics: Fee Waiver, Financial Stability (Fee Waiver, Food Insecurity), Financial Support
Military members stationed in Delaware may keep their out-of-state vehicle registration but may get a DMV fee exemption if they choose to register in state.
Populations: Active Duty Topics: Fee Waiver, Financial Stability (Fee Waiver, Food Insecurity), Financial Support
Missouri allows active-duty service members, including National Guard members, to start a business without paying state filing fees, helping reduce barriers to entrepreneurship.
Populations: Active Duty Topics: Fee Waiver, Financial Stability (Fee Waiver, Food Insecurity), Financial Support
The Colorado Springs Military Welcome Program is a central hub where servicemembers, veterans and their families can connect with local small businesses who offer military discounts on products and services.
Populations: Active Duty Topics: Fee Waiver, Financial Stability (Fee Waiver, Food Insecurity), Financial Support
Colorado offers several tax benefits to active duty families in the state with resident and nonresident status.
Populations: Active Duty Topics: Fee Waiver, Financial Stability (Fee Waiver, Food Insecurity), Financial Support
North Carolina provides income tax exclusions for qualifying military pay, helping reduce state tax burdens for eligible service members.
Populations: Active Duty Topics: Fee Waiver, Financial Stability (Fee Waiver, Food Insecurity), Financial Support
Pennsylvania excludes qualifying military pay from state income taxation, helping reduce tax burdens for eligible service members.
Populations: Active Duty Topics: Fee Waiver, Financial Stability (Fee Waiver, Food Insecurity), Financial Support
Ohio offers affordable home loan programs through the Ohio Heroes initiative, helping eligible service members, veterans, and families achieve homeownership.
Populations: Active Duty Topics: Fee Waiver, Financial Stability (Fee Waiver, Food Insecurity), Financial Support
Kentucky offers discounted camping rates at state parks for service members, helping make outdoor recreation more affordable.
Populations: Active Duty Topics: Fee Waiver, Financial Stability (Fee Waiver, Food Insecurity), Financial Support
Active duty, veterans, and National Guard members are admitted to state parks free for the month of August if they have the August military pass.
Populations: Active Duty Topics: Fee Waiver, Financial Stability (Fee Waiver, Food Insecurity), Financial Support
Minnesota offers state park vehicle permits for military personnel and their dependents.
Populations: Active Duty Topics: Fee Waiver, Financial Stability (Fee Waiver, Food Insecurity), Financial Support
Massachusetts excludes nonresident military pay from state income taxation and allows service members and spouses to retain their legal state residency for tax purposes, helping prevent unintended tax liabilities due to military orders.
Populations: Active Duty Topics: Fee Waiver, Financial Stability (Fee Waiver, Food Insecurity), Financial Support
Louisiana offers discounted access to state parks for active-duty service members and disabled veterans, helping make outdoor recreation more affordable.
Populations: Active Duty Topics: Fee Waiver, Financial Stability (Fee Waiver, Food Insecurity), Financial Support
New Mexico provides reduced-fee hunting and fishing licenses for eligible resident service members and veterans, helping make outdoor recreation more affordable.
Populations: Active Duty Topics: Fee Waiver, Financial Stability (Fee Waiver, Food Insecurity), Financial Support
Louisiana allows active-duty service members and their dependents to obtain hunting and fishing licenses at resident fees, supporting military families’ access to outdoor recreation.
Populations: Active Duty Topics: Fee Waiver, Financial Stability (Fee Waiver, Food Insecurity), Financial Support
Nevada does not impose a state income tax, helping service members, veterans, and military families retain more of their earned income.
Populations: Active Duty Topics: Fee Waiver, Financial Stability (Fee Waiver, Food Insecurity), Financial Support
New Hampshire does not impose a broad state income tax on wages, helping service members, veterans, and military families retain more of their earned income.
Populations: Active Duty Topics: Fee Waiver, Financial Stability (Fee Waiver, Food Insecurity), Financial Support
Puerto Rico offers tuition discounts at the University of Puerto Rico for military-connected students and families, reducing financial barriers to higher education during and after military service.
Populations: Active Duty Topics: Fee Waiver, Financial Stability (Fee Waiver, Food Insecurity), Financial Support
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