Minnesota Veteran Benefits

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Benefits organized by category so you can quickly compare tax relief, education support, recreation perks, and more.

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How Minnesota compares

Minnesota is more limited overall, so veterans may need to rely more on federal benefits than unusually strong state-level programs.

Quick categories

🏠 Property Tax 💰 Income Tax 🎓 Education 💼 Employment 🎣 Recreation 🚗 Vehicle 🏥 Healthcare ⭐ Other 🏘️ Housing

🏠 Property Tax

2 tracked items

Market Value Exclusion for Veterans with Disability (70%+)

Rating: 70%+

$150,000 reduction in assessed home value for veterans with 70%+ VA disability rating.

Eligibility: Disabled veterans with 70%+ VA rating. Administered by counties. Source

Market Value Exclusion for Veterans with Disability (100% P&T)

Rating: 100% P&T

$300,000 reduction in assessed home value for veterans with 100% permanent and total disability.

Eligibility: Veterans with 100% P&T disability rating. Source

💰 Income Tax

3 tracked items

Military Retirement Pay Exemption

Rating: None

Military retired pay and Survivor Benefit Plan payments are completely tax-free in Minnesota.

Eligibility: All military retirees and SBP recipients. Source

Credit for Past Military Service

Rating: None

Nonrefundable credit up to $750 for veterans with Minnesota AGI under $37,500 who meet qualifying conditions.

Eligibility: Honorably discharged veterans receiving military retirement pay with MN AGI under $37,500. Source

Sales Tax Exemption (100% SC Disabled)

Rating: 100%

100% service-connected disabled veterans avoid sales tax on up to $24,000 in annual purchases (excludes tobacco, alcohol, vehicles). Effective July 1, 2026.

Eligibility: Veterans with 100% service-connected disability. Source

🎓 Education

1 tracked item

Minnesota GI Bill

Rating: None

Maximum benefit of $15,000 for higher education, on-the-job training, apprenticeships, licenses, or certifications. Available up to age 62.

Eligibility: Minnesota veterans, currently serving troops, National Guard/Reserve who served after 9/11/2001, and certain spouses and children. Source

💼 Employment

1 tracked item

Veterans' Preference in Public Employment

Rating: None

Limited preference over non-veterans in hiring and promotion for most public employment. If rejected, employer must provide written reasons.

Eligibility: Veterans, spouses of deceased veterans, and spouses of disabled veterans. Source

🎣 Recreation

2 tracked items

Free Hunting/Fishing Licenses (100%)

Rating: 100%

Free small-game license, free deer license, preference in special hunt drawings/lotteries, and free permanent angling license.

Eligibility: Veterans with 100% service-related disability. Source

Minnesota Veterans Campground

Rating: None

Campground with cabins, tent/RV sites, boating, fishing, tubing, swimming, softball, volleyball, game room, outdoor pavilions, and more.

Eligibility: All honorably discharged veterans, active/reserve/retired service members, disabled veterans, and military families. Source

🚗 Vehicle

2 tracked items

Vehicle Registration Tax Exemption

Rating: Varies (government-furnished vehicle)

Motor vehicle registration tax exemption for vehicles furnished free (in whole or part) by the U.S. government to disabled war veterans.

Eligibility: Disabled war veterans who received a vehicle from the U.S. government. Source

Vehicle Tab and Tax Rebates

Rating: Varies

Tab and tax rebates for disabled veterans on vehicle registration.

Eligibility: Disabled veterans. Source

🏥 Healthcare

1 tracked item

Minnesota State Veterans Homes

Rating: None

Five state veterans homes and one Adult Day Care Center. Locations throughout Minnesota providing long-term care.

Eligibility: Minnesota resident veterans with honorable discharge, demonstrated medical need, and minimum service time. Source

⭐ Other

1 tracked item

State Veterans Cemeteries

Rating: None

Four state veterans cemeteries in Duluth, Little Falls, Preston, and Redwood Falls. Free burial including gravesite, headstone, burial flag, and Presidential Memorial Certificate.

Eligibility: Veterans with other-than-dishonorable discharge. Source

🏘️ Housing

1 tracked item

Minnesota Homeless Veteran Registry

Rating: None

Connects veterans with housing and services in their community to acquire stable housing.

Eligibility: Homeless or at-risk veterans. Source

⚠️ Verify Before You Rely: State veteran benefits change frequently. The information above is summarized for general guidance and may not reflect the most current laws, amounts, or eligibility requirements. Always verify with your state VA office or state Department of Veterans Affairs before making financial decisions. Last reviewed: April 2026.