Vet Pay ChartNew Hampshire disabled veteran benefits
Official state programs, rating thresholds and other eligibility conditions. Checked September 30, 2026.
| Program | Benefit | Who may qualify |
|---|---|---|
| Property taxVeteran property-tax credits | Qualifying total-permanent disabled veterans receive a $700 credit; municipalities may adopt up to $5,000. A qualifying VA-assisted adapted home may instead be fully exempt. | Own the eligible home and meet service, residence and application requirements. Adapted-home relief has separate VA-assistance and disability conditions; ask the local assessor.Official program details |
| Vehicle registrationDisabled veteran registration exemption | Qualifying total-permanent disabled veterans receive registration-fee relief; severe blindness or VA-assisted adapted-vehicle paths also exist. | VA certification, eligible veteran status and vehicle requirements. Plate, registration and municipal rules must be checked separately.Official program details |
| Hunting and fishingDisabled veteran lifetime licenses | Qualifying total-permanent service-disabled residents receive lifetime sporting licenses with a one-time $10 administration fee; eligible 80–99% veterans may buy half-price licenses. | Discharge other than dishonorable, state residence and VA disability evidence; rating-duration and application rules apply to the discounted route.Official program details |
| State parksDisabled veteran day-use admission | Resident veterans with any service-connected disability receive free qualifying day-use admission. | VA letter and New Hampshire driver license or qualifying disabled-veteran plate. Camping, concessions and metered parking are excluded; the benefit generally covers the veteran.Official program details |
| EducationDisabled veteran dependent tuition | Eligible children of resident veterans with 100% permanent-total service disability receive public-college tuition relief. | Honorable discharge and qualifying parent residence at entry or disability award; child-age and institutional rules apply.Official program details |
| Income taxNo individual income tax | New Hampshire does not impose individual income tax on wages or retirement income; the interest-and-dividends tax was repealed from 2025. | Federal tax rules still apply to taxable income.Official program details |
| EmploymentPublic employment preference | Eligible wartime veterans and certain spouses receive preference in covered public employment. | Qualifying service, honorable discharge and position requirements. Specific state departments and public positions have different statutory rules.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.
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Sources for this page
- myarmybenefits.us.army.mil — Benefit Library/State/Territory Benefits/New Hampshire
- gc.nh.gov — rsa/html/V/72/72 mrg.htm
- www.gc.nh.gov — rsa/html/XVIII/214/214 13.htm
- www.nhstateparks.org — fees reservations/buy or renew a season pass
- www.revenue.nh.gov — taxes glance/interest dividends tax
Retrieved September 30, 2026. Published VA rates, official rules and eligibility terms control.