Vet Pay ChartIdaho disabled veteran benefits
Official state programs, rating thresholds and other eligibility conditions. Checked September 30, 2026.
| Program | Benefit | Who may qualify |
|---|---|---|
| Property taxDisabled veteran property-tax benefit | Eligible veterans receive up to $1,500 off taxes on the home and up to one acre, without an income limit. | 100% service-connected rating or 100% compensation through IU on January 1; primary-home ownership and homeowner exemption. P&T renews automatically; others apply annually.Official program details |
| Vehicle registrationDisabled veteran plate | One DV plate set is available without initial or renewal fees. | Honorably discharged veteran with a 100% service-connected rating; provide VA certification. Personalized plates are excluded.Official program details |
| Hunting and fishingReduced hunting and fishing fees | Disabled veterans receive reduced license and tag fees, including separate nonresident provisions. | At least 40% service-connected disability; supply VA documentation. Species permits and tag availability have separate rules.Official program details |
| State parksLifetime disabled veteran park pass | The pass waives vehicle entrance and individual campsite usage fees. | Idaho resident with 100% service-connected P&T status. Veteran present; reservation fees, cabins and group campsites excluded; stay limits apply.Official program details |
| EducationResident tuition treatment | Qualifying military members, veterans and dependents can receive Idaho resident tuition treatment. | Qualifying stationing, Idaho residence, Guard membership or timely enrollment after honorable separation; establish residency as required by the institution.Official program details |
| Income taxMilitary retirement deduction | Qualifying military retirement benefits may receive an Idaho retirement deduction. | Generally age 65+, or age 62+ with qualifying disability; deduction limits and Social Security offsets depend on the tax year.Official program details |
| EmploymentPublic employment preference | Qualifying veterans receive five points; certain disabled veterans receive ten and may qualify for interview preference. | Honorable active service; ten-point disability pathway starts at 10%, with a 30% interview pathway and other qualifying alternatives.Official program details |
Before you apply
Bring your current VA benefit or award letter and the documents required by the administering agency. Exemptions may require an application, county approval and renewal. Federal compensation and state benefit eligibility are separate.
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Sources for this page
- myarmybenefits.us.army.mil — Benefit Library/State/Territory Benefits/Idaho
- tax.idaho.gov — taxes/property/homeowners/veteran benefit
Retrieved September 30, 2026. Published VA rates, official rules and eligibility terms control.