Vet Pay ChartNorth Carolina 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 exclusion | The first $45,000 of appraised value of a qualifying permanent residence is excluded from property tax. | North Carolina resident veteran discharged honorably or under honorable conditions, with VA-certified permanent total service-connected disability or qualifying specially adapted housing assistance. Apply through the county by June 1; surviving-spouse provisions have separate conditions.Official program details |
| Vehicle registrationDisabled veteran plate | One qualifying disabled-veteran plate is free for eligible totally disabled veterans. Partially disabled plates have separate fees and do not establish a general registration-fee exemption. | 100% service-connected disability or individual unemployability paid at the 100% rate, with current VA documentation and vehicle requirements. Accessible parking requires separate qualification.Official program details |
| Hunting and fishingDisabled veteran lifetime licenses | Reduced-price lifetime hunting and fishing licenses are available; the selected license determines covered privileges and additional permits. | North Carolina resident with at least 50% service-connected disability, certified through the state veterans agency. Apply using Wildlife Resources Commission documentation; federal duck stamps and other excluded permits remain separate.Official program details |
| State parksVeteran camping discount | Veterans receive $6 off each eligible campsite or camper-cabin night. Selected seasonal entrance fees also have veteran discounts. | Show proof of veteran service at check-in. Exclusions include primitive group campsites, vacation cabins, facility rentals and activity permits; the discount is not a blanket waiver of park charges.Official program details |
| EducationChildren of Wartime Veterans scholarship | A class-based scholarship provides up to eight academic semesters at participating North Carolina schools within eight years. Class I-B covers specified expenses for children of veterans receiving compensation for 100% wartime service-connected disability. The Fall 2026 portal is closed to new applicants. | Applicant under 25, resident and domiciled in North Carolina, with qualifying wartime parent service and statutory family residency. Other classes cover specified disability, death, combat and POW/MIA circumstances; awards and funding limits differ by class.Official program detailsAdditional eligibility rules |
| Income taxMilitary retirement deduction | Eligible military retirement benefits included in federal adjusted gross income may be deducted from North Carolina income. VA disability compensation is not taxable income. | Retirement after at least 20 years of service, or medical retirement under Chapter 61. Qualifying survivor benefits also have rules. Chapter 61 disability severance is not the same as retirement income.Official program details |
| EmploymentState hiring preference | Eligible veterans receive preference in state hiring, including 10 points when a numerical assessment is used and consideration of relevant military experience. | Covered state positions and qualifications apply. Wartime veterans and qualifying peacetime veterans with service-connected disabilities are among the eligibility pathways; the policy also covers specified family members and National Guard service.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
- www.milvets.nc.gov —
- www.milvets.nc.gov — benefits services/veterans property tax relief
- myarmybenefits.us.army.mil — Benefit Library/State/Territory Benefits/North Carolina
- www.ncwildlife.gov — hunting/hunting trapping licenses/north carolina lifetime licenses
- www.ncparks.gov — about us/state parks reservation rates and activity fees
- scholarships.milvets.nc.gov —
- www3.ncleg.gov — EnactedLegislation/Statutes/HTML/BySection/Chapter_143B/GS_143B 1226.html
- www.ncdor.gov — taxes forms/individual income tax/filing topics/military retirement
- oshr.nc.gov — hr governance/policies/veterans national guard preference policy
Retrieved September 30, 2026. Published VA rates, official rules and eligibility terms control.