Vet Pay ChartNorth Dakota 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 credit | Reduce homestead taxable value by $4,500 at 50%, rising by $900 per ten rating points to $9,000 at 100%. | Honorable discharge and at least 50% service disability. Individual unemployability is treated as 100%; eligible survivors have separate conditions. Apply locally by March 31.Official program details |
| Vehicle registrationTwo-vehicle registration exemption | 100% service-disabled veterans, including qualifying individual unemployability, can exempt registration for two vehicles. | North Dakota residence and VA certification; motor-vehicle excise-tax and accessible-parking rules are separate.Official program details |
| Hunting and fishingDisabled veteran sporting licenses | At 50% or more service disability, qualifying fishing and combined hunting licenses cost $10 each, plus a $2 annual certificate. | Resident veteran and VA proof; the hunting combination covers general game, habitat, small game and furbearer. Waterfowl stamps and big-game licenses remain separate.Official program details |
| State parksVeteran park entry permit | Resident veterans with at least 50% service disability and former POWs receive a free lifetime entry pass; other service-disabled veterans pay $28 annually. | Current VA benefit summary and state residence. Camping and facility fees follow separate rules.Official program details |
| EducationDependent tuition waiver | Eligible dependents can receive public-college tuition and fee waivers for up to 45 months or ten semesters. | Qualifying resident veteran with 100% disability, individual unemployability, service-related death, POW or MIA status; institution and dependent rules apply.Official program details |
| Income taxMilitary retirement exclusion | Military retired pay is exempt from North Dakota income tax. | Use the state military-retirement adjustment; other income follows applicable rules.Official program details |
| EmploymentPublic employment preference | Competitive hiring gives five veteran points or ten disabled-veteran points; unscored hiring prioritizes qualifying disabled veterans. | Service, discharge, citizenship and job qualifications; certain spouses and survivors can use the applicable preference.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/North Dakota
- www.tax.nd.gov — property tax exemptions credits/property tax credits/disabled veterans property tax credit
- www.veterans.nd.gov — vehicle registration exemption
- gf.nd.gov — licensing/resident
- www.parkrec.nd.gov — stay/permits gift cards
- www.veterans.nd.gov — nd dependent tuition waiver
- www.tax.nd.gov — military service members
Retrieved September 30, 2026. Published VA rates, official rules and eligibility terms control.