Other Benefits
Fishing and Hunting Licenses
The Benefits
Reduced annual fees for fishing and hunting licenses.
Who May Be Eligible
Any veteran with a 50% or greater service-connected disability.
How to Apply
First time applicants must submit proof of their service-connected disability from the USDVA.
The California Department of Fish and Game
License and Revenue Branch
1740 N. Market Blvd.
Sacramento, CA 95834
Phone: (916) 928-5805
www.dtg.ca.gov
OR any Department of Fish and Game Office.
Business License, Tax and Fee Waiver
The Benefits
Waiver of municipal, county and state business license fees, taxes and fees, for veterans who hawk, peddle or vend any goods, wares or merchandise owned by the veteran, except spirituous, malt, vinous or other intoxicating liquor, including sales from a fixed location.
Who May Be Eligible
Honorably discharged veterans who engage in sales (not services) activities may be eligible. Eligibility criteria differs based upon local jurisdiction.
How to Apply
Bring proof of honorable discharge to your local appropriate county/city licensing authority.
Property Tax Exemptions
The Benefits
Property tax exemptions on the assessed value of a home of:
a) Up to $122,128 if the total household income from all sources is over $54,842 per year.
b) Up to $183,193 if the total household income from all sources is under $54,842 per year
Who May Be Eligible
a) Wartime veterans who are in receipt of service-connected disability compensation at the totally disabled rate.
b) Unmarried surviving spouses, or registered domestic partners, of veterans who are in receipt of service-connected death benefits.
c) Wartime veterans who are service-connected for loss of, or loss of use of, two or more limbs.
d) Wartime veterans who are service-connected for blindness.
Those applying for benefits should bring proof from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, verifying receipt of service-connected disability/death benefits.
How to Apply
The local County Assessors Office (located in the county government section of your telephone book) or at: www.boe.ca.gov/proptaxes/assessors.htm.
State Parks and Recreation Pass
The Benefits
A lifetime State of California Parks pass. The pass is free of charge and entitles the holder to the use of all basic State Park System operated facilities at no further charge.
Who May Be Eligible
Any war veteran (as defined in Public Resources Code section 5011.5) with a service-connected disability rated at 50% or greater, a Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient, or a former Prisoner of War. You must be a California resident to qualify for this pass.
How to Apply
To apply by mail, a veteran should submit: (1) a completed Department of Parks and Recreation form DPR 619 (Excel Document), (2) a letter from the USDVA verifying a service-connected disability rated at 50% or greater, or former Prisoner of War status, or evidence of the Medal of Honor award (3) a copy of the veterans drivers license to verify California residency.
Park Pass Sales Office
1416 9th Street, Room 144
Sacramento, CA 95814
(916) 653-8280
http://www.parks.ca.gov/