Vet Pay ChartNebraska disabled veteran benefits
Official state programs, rating thresholds and other eligibility conditions. Checked September 30, 2026.
| Program | Benefit | Who may qualify |
|---|---|---|
| Property taxDisabled veteran homestead exemption | 100% permanent service-connected disability or individual unemployability can qualify for full homestead exemption. Other veteran categories have income and home-value limits. | Qualifying residence, ownership and occupancy; certified status and county application. 2026 law permits one-time filing for eligible permanent-total veterans unless their status changes.Official program detailsAdditional eligibility rules |
| Vehicle registration2026 vehicle tax and fee exemption | Disabled or blind veterans can exempt one personal-transportation vehicle from Motor Vehicle Tax and Motor Vehicle Fee. | Starts January 1, 2026. VA disability or compensation documentation and a qualified vehicle; ordinary registration and plate charges are separate.Official program details |
| Hunting and fishingDisabled veteran lifetime sporting permit | A free lifetime small-game hunting, fishing and fur-harvest permit includes state stamps. | Resident with 50% service-connected disability, or 100% non-service-connected disability and a VA pension; agency-approved application.Official program details |
| State parksActive-duty park entry permit | Qualifying active-duty members can buy a $5 annual vehicle park-entry permit. | Stationed at a Nebraska military installation; show current military status and stationing proof. This is an active-service benefit, rather than a VA-rating discount.Official program details |
| EducationDependent tuition waiver | Eligible dependents receive tuition and tuition-related fee waivers at participating Nebraska public colleges. | Parent or spouse has permanent-total service disability, qualifying service-related death, POW or MIA status. Student residence and child-age rules apply.Official program details |
| Income taxMilitary retirement exclusion | Military retired pay included in federal income is excluded from Nebraska income tax. | Claim the state military-retirement exclusion; other income follows its own rules.Official program details |
| EmploymentPublic hiring preference | Veterans receive 5% added to passing numerical scores; disabled veterans receive another 5%. | Statutory veteran status and qualifications; certain military spouses and survivors also qualify.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.
Keep exploring
Sources for this page
- myarmybenefits.us.army.mil — Benefit Library/State/Territory Benefits/Nebraska
- revenue.nebraska.gov — sites/default/files/doc/pad/homestead/Form%20458%202026.pdf
- revenue.nebraska.gov — about/2026 nebraska legislative changes
- veterans.nebraska.gov — vehicletax
- outdoornebraska.gov — permits/veterans and military permits
- veterans.nebraska.gov — waiver tuition program
- revenue.nebraska.gov — about/frequently asked questions/military retirement benefits exclusion
- dol.nebraska.gov — LaborStandards/WorkerRights/Overview
Retrieved September 30, 2026. Published VA rates, official rules and eligibility terms control.