Nevada Veteran Benefits

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

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How Nevada compares

Nevada offers a solid middle-tier package with 8 tracked benefits and decent support in Property Tax, Income Tax, Education, Employment.

Quick categories

🏠 Property Tax 💰 Income Tax 🎓 Education 💼 Employment 🎣 Recreation 🚗 Vehicle 🏥 Healthcare

🏠 Property Tax

2 tracked items

Wartime Veteran Property Tax Exemption

Rating: None

$3,540 assessed value deduction (2025/2026) for wartime veterans. Can be applied to real property or vehicle privilege taxes. Requires 90+ days active duty with honorable discharge.

Eligibility: Honorably discharged, 90+ days active duty during wartime Source

Disabled Veteran Property Tax Exemption

Rating: 60%

Tiered exemption for 2025/2026: 60-79% disability: $17,700 assessed value. 80-99%: $26,550. 100%: $35,400. Can choose real property or vehicle registration tax.

Eligibility: 60%+ VA disability, Nevada resident Source

💰 Income Tax

1 tracked item

No State Income Tax

Rating: None

Nevada has no individual income tax. All military pay, retirement, and VA benefits are completely tax-free at the state level.

Eligibility: All residents Source

🎓 Education

1 tracked item

Tuition Waivers for Dependents

Rating: N/A

Purple Heart recipients and children/spouses of POW/MIA service members may qualify for tuition waivers at state schools.

Eligibility: Purple Heart recipients; dependents of POW/MIA Source

💼 Employment

1 tracked item

State Employment Preference

Rating: None

Nevada provides veterans preference in state government hiring.

Eligibility: Honorably discharged veterans Source

🎣 Recreation

1 tracked item

Disabled Veteran Hunting/Fishing License

Rating: 50%

$15 combination hunting and fishing license for veterans with 50%+ VA disability and honorable discharge. Active duty residents stationed outside NV also eligible.

Eligibility: 50%+ VA disability, honorable discharge Source

🚗 Vehicle

1 tracked item

Disabled Veteran License Plate

Rating: Any rated disability

Disabled Veteran plate: initial $8.50 fee, no annual renewal. Exempts vehicle from state and local parking fees. 11 total military/veteran plate designs available.

Eligibility: Service-connected disabled veteran, NV resident Source

🏥 Healthcare

1 tracked item

Nevada State Veterans Homes

Rating: None

Two homes in Boulder City and Sparks providing skilled nursing care. Open to honorably discharged veterans, spouses, and surviving spouses.

Eligibility: Honorably discharged veteran or spouse 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.