North Dakota 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 North Dakota compares

North Dakota has some useful programs, but its overall package is less generous than higher-rated states, particularly in Property Tax, Income Tax, Education, Recreation.

Quick categories

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

🏠 Property Tax

3 tracked items

Disabled Veteran Property Tax Credit

Rating: 50%

Veterans with 50%+ VA disability receive property tax credit equal to disability percentage on first $9,000 of property value. Apply with county auditor by February 1. Spouses receiving DIC get full benefit.

Eligibility: 50%+ VA disability Source

Paraplegic/Adapted Housing Property Tax Exemption

Rating: Varies (adapted housing qualification)

Paraplegic veterans or those awarded specially adapted housing by VA exempt from property tax on first $120,000 of homestead full valuation.

Eligibility: Paraplegic or specially adapted housing recipient Source

Primary Residence Credit

Rating: None

Up to $1,600 per household in property tax relief for tax years 2025-2026 for all homeowners.

Eligibility: All homeowners Source

💰 Income Tax

1 tracked item

Military Pay and Retirement Exemption

Rating: None

All federally taxable military pay for active/reserve members is exempt from ND income tax. Military retired pay is not taxed in North Dakota.

Eligibility: Active duty, reserve, and retired military Source

🎓 Education

1 tracked item

Free Tuition for Dependents of Deceased Veterans

Rating: N/A (dependent benefit)

Qualified dependents of deceased resident veterans receive free tuition at any ND state-supported college, technical school, or vocational tech.

Eligibility: Dependents of deceased ND resident veterans Source

🎣 Recreation

1 tracked item

Disabled Veteran Hunting/Fishing Licenses

Rating: 50%

100% disabled or TDIU veterans: combined game, habitat stamp, small game, and fur-bearer license for $12. 50%+ disabled: fishing license for $12. Free lifetime state park entrance for 50%+ disabled and former POWs.

Eligibility: 50%+ VA disability or 100% for hunting combo Source

🚗 Vehicle

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Veteran License Plates

Rating: Varies

11 distinctive veteran/military plates. No fees for first set of Purple Heart plates.

Eligibility: Varies by plate type Source

🏥 Healthcare

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North Dakota Veterans Home

Rating: None

Located in Lisbon with 98 basic care and 52 skilled nursing beds. Open to veterans and their spouses.

Eligibility: Veterans and spouses 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.