Vet Pay ChartMontana 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 assistance | Eligible homes receive a 100%, 80%, 70% or 50% reduction in the normal property tax rate, based on income and marital status. | 100% service-related disability or qualifying unremarried surviving spouse; ownership, seven-month occupancy and annual income rules. Apply by April 15. Income tables change by tax year.Official program details |
| Vehicle registrationDisabled veteran plate | Qualifying disabled-veteran plates waive the cemetery fee and renewal fees. | 100% rating or compensation at the 100% rate; Purple Heart recipients with at least 50% also qualify. Honorable discharge and VA proof required.Official program details |
| Hunting and fishingCombat-disabled hunting licenses | Certain deer and antelope licenses are half price for qualifying combat-disabled veterans. | Permanent, substantial combat-related disability with significant functional impairment; submit the FWP application and VA documentation.Official program details |
| State parksVeteran camping discount | Montana resident veterans receive 50% off state-park camping fees. | Proof of veteran status; electrical fees and separate charges remain payable.Official program details |
| EducationVeteran tuition waiver | Eligible honorably discharged resident veterans receive a last-dollar public-university tuition waiver. | Federal VA education benefits used or expired; academic and award rules apply. Mandatory fees are separate.Official program details |
| Income taxWorking military retirement exemption | Eligible retirees may subtract the lesser of 50% of military retirement income or qualifying Montana earned income. | Qualifying residence history; limited consecutive-year window and tax-year rules. Eligible survivor benefits have a separate route.Official program details |
| EmploymentPublic employment preference | Scored hiring awards five percentage points to veterans or ten to qualifying disabled veterans and relatives. | Minimum qualifications, citizenship, service and discharge conditions; unscored hiring follows a different equal-qualification preference.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/Montana
- revenue.mt.gov — property/property tax help/mdv
- mvdmt.gov — portfolio item/disabled veteran
- fwp.mt.gov — buyandapply/hunting licenses/disabled licenses
- fwp-cms.mt.gov — buyandapply/fees and general information
- mus.edu — Prepare/Pay/Waivers/index.html
- revenue.mt.gov — taxes/individual income tax/working military retirement exemption
- www.mdt.mt.gov — jobs/veterans.aspx
Retrieved September 30, 2026. Published VA rates, official rules and eligibility terms control.