Montana Veteran Benefits
Discover 16 state benefits available to Montana veterans based on your disability rating and service history.
Benefit Categories in Montana
🏛️Tax Benefits(3)
Active Duty Military Pay Tax Exemption
Any VeteranActive-duty military pay is exempt from Montana state income tax.
Learn more →Military Retirement Income Partial Deduction
Any VeteranDeduction equal to the lesser of 50% of military retirement income or Montana-source wage income for 5 years.
Value: Up to 50% of retirement income deduction
Learn more →Disabled Veteran Property Tax Reduction
100%+Property tax rate reduced by 50-100% on primary residence for 100% service-connected disabled veterans.
Value: Up to 100% property tax reduction
Learn more →🏠Housing & Home Loans(1)
Veterans' Home Loan Mortgage Program
Any VeteranFixed-rate 30-year mortgage at 1% below standard rate for first-time Montana veteran homebuyers.
Value: 1% below standard mortgage rate
Learn more →🎓Education & Training(3)
Veteran Tuition Waiver (Montana University System)
Any VeteranLast-dollar tuition waiver at any Montana University System campus for veterans who have exhausted VA education benefits.
Learn more →War Orphan Tuition Waiver
Any VeteranTuition waiver at Montana University System campuses for children of service members killed in action.
Value: Full tuition to bachelor's degree
Learn more →Surviving Spouse/Child of Guard Member Tuition Waiver
Any VeteranTuition waiver at Montana University System for surviving spouse or child of Guard member killed on state active duty.
Learn more →🏥Healthcare(1)
Montana State Veterans Homes
Any VeteranSkilled nursing and domiciliary care at three state-run veterans homes across Montana.
Learn more →💼Employment(1)
Veterans Public Employment Preference
Any Veteran5% score enhancement for veterans, 10% for disabled veterans on state employment applications.
Learn more →💰Compensation(1)
Montana Military Family Relief Fund
Any VeteranGrants up to $2,000 for Guard/Reserve members during deployment to cover food, housing, and utilities.
Value: Up to $2,000
Learn more →🚗Transportation(2)
Purple Heart (50%+) Vehicle Registration Fee Waiver
50%+Vehicle registration fee waiver for up to 2 vehicles for Purple Heart recipients rated 50%+.
Value: Free registration for 2 vehicles
Learn more →Vehicle Registration Fee Waiver (100% Disabled)
100%+Free registration and veterans cemetery fee for up to 2 vehicles for 100% disabled veterans.
Value: Free registration for 2 vehicles
Learn more →🌲Recreation & Parks(3)
Veteran Camping Fee Discount
Any Veteran50% discount on camping fees at all Montana state parks for resident veterans.
Value: 50% off camping fees
Learn more →Purple Heart Recipient Hunting & Fishing
Any VeteranPurple Heart recipients can fish and hunt game birds with only a Wildlife Conservation License.
Learn more →Disabled Veteran Hunting & Fishing Discounts
Any VeteranHalf-price Conservation License ($8) and half-price deer, elk, fishing, and upland game bird licenses for disabled veterans.
Value: 50% off license fees
Learn more →⚑Burial & Memorial(1)
Montana State Veterans Cemeteries
Any VeteranFree burial including plot, opening/closing, headstone, and perpetual care at three state veterans cemeteries.
Learn more →2026 VA Disability Compensation Rates
Monthly payment amounts effective December 1, 2025. These federal rates apply to all Montana veterans.
| Rating | Veteran Alone | With Spouse |
|---|---|---|
| 10% | $180.42 | $180.42 |
| 20% | $356.66 | $356.66 |
| 30% | $552.47 | $617.47 |
| 40% | $795.84 | $882.84 |
| 50% | $1,132.90 | $1,241.90 |
| 60% | $1,435.02 | $1,566.02 |
| 70% | $1,808.45 | $1,961.45 |
| 80% | $2,102.15 | $2,277.15 |
| 90% | $2,362.30 | $2,559.30 |
| 100% | $3,938.58 | $4,158.17 |
Rates for 10-20% are the same regardless of dependents. Dependent additions apply at 30%+. View complete rate tables →
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