Vet Pay ChartNevada disabled veteran benefits
Official state programs, rating thresholds and other eligibility conditions. Checked September 30, 2026.
| Program | Benefit | Who may qualify |
|---|---|---|
| Property taxDisabled veteran tax exemption | For fiscal year 2026–2027, the assessed-value exemption is $18,200 at 60–79%, $27,300 at 80–99%, or $36,400 at 100% permanent service-connected disability. | Nevada resident with honorable discharge and VA proof. Apply through the assessor; choose real-property taxes or eligible vehicle taxes. Indexed amounts and filing rules depend on the fiscal year.Official program detailsCurrent amount |
| Vehicle registrationDisabled veteran plate | Eligible veterans can receive a disabled-veteran plate with no annual plate renewal fee. | 100% VA rating or a qualifying permanent disability that meets accessible-parking requirements. Initial plate charges and ordinary vehicle taxes remain unless separately exempt.Official program details |
| Hunting and fishingDisabled veteran combination license | The annual disabled-veteran hunting and fishing specialty license costs $15. | Nevada resident with at least 50% service-connected disability and honorable discharge or satisfactory service. Tags, draws and education rules remain separate.Official program details |
| State parksDisabled veteran park permit | A $30 annual administrative fee buys 12 months of qualifying entrance, camping and boat-launch privileges. | Resident veteran with permanent service-connected disability and honorable discharge. Other facility charges and park rules remain; the general veteran entrance-only pass is separate.Official program details |
| EducationPurple Heart tuition waiver | Purple Heart recipients and qualifying children can receive public-college tuition and eligible fee waivers. | Eligible award and enrollment; children must meet school, veteran-parent residence and time-limit rules. Use federal tuition assistance first.Official program details |
| Income taxNo individual income tax | Nevada has no individual state income tax. | Federal income tax still applies to taxable retirement and other income.Official program details |
| EmploymentState employment preference | Disabled veterans receive the highest veteran hiring preference for covered state jobs. | Honorable discharge, documentation and job qualifications; Guard, reserve and survivor preference routes differ.Official program details |
Property tax rating thresholds
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/Nevada
- tax.nv.gov — faqs/veterans tax exemptions faqs
- www.nyecountynv.gov — DocumentCenter/View/50028/2026 2027 Assessment Roll Information PDF
- dmv.nv.gov — platesveterans.htm
- www.ndow.org — apply buy/apply buy hunting
- parks.nv.gov — fees/annual permits
- nshe.nevada.edu — system administration/departments/asa/students/student veterans
- tax.nv.gov — about nevada department of taxation/income tax in nevada
- hr.nv.gov — Resources/Publications/HR123/recruitment/VeteranPref
Retrieved September 30, 2026. Published VA rates, official rules and eligibility terms control.