Nevada Veteran Benefits
Discover 16 state benefits available to Nevada veterans based on your disability rating and service history.
Benefit Categories in Nevada
🏛️Tax Benefits(3)
No State Income Tax on Military Retirement Pay
Any VeteranNevada has no individual state income tax, so all military retirement pay and VA disability compensation are tax-free.
Value: Varies (no state income tax)
Wartime Veteran's Tax Exemption
Any Veteran$3,540 assessed value deduction for property taxes or vehicle registration for wartime veterans.
Value: Approximately $126-$141/year
Learn more →Disabled Veteran's Tax Exemption
60%+Assessed value exemption from property or vehicle registration tax for veterans rated 60%+ disabled.
Value: $620-$1,414/year depending on rating and application
Learn more →🏠Housing & Home Loans(1)
Home Is Possible (Veteran/Heroes Benefit)
Any VeteranDown-payment assistance and below-market fixed-rate mortgages for veterans and active-duty members through the general Home Is Possible program.
Value: Interest rate savings totaling tens of thousands over loan life
Learn more →🎓Education & Training(4)
Purple Heart Recipient Tuition Waiver
Any VeteranFree tuition at all Nevada System of Higher Education institutions for Purple Heart recipients and their children.
Value: $8,000-$25,000+/year
Learn more →Nevada National Guard Tuition Waiver
Any VeteranWaiver of tuition and laboratory fees at NSHE public institutions for active Nevada National Guard members.
Value: Varies by institution; potentially thousands per year
Learn more →Tuition Waiver for Dependents of Fallen or MIA Service Members
Any VeteranRegistration and lab fee waiver at NSHE institutions for dependents of killed or MIA service members.
Value: Full in-state tuition and lab fees
Learn more →Veteran In-State Tuition Residency
Any VeteranIn-state tuition rates at all NSHE institutions for honorably discharged veterans stationed in or recently discharged in Nevada.
Value: $10,000-$15,000/year savings vs. out-of-state tuition
Learn more →🏥Healthcare(1)
Nevada State Veterans Homes
Any Veteran24/7 skilled nursing care, rehabilitation, and memory care at state veterans homes in Boulder City and Sparks.
Learn more →💼Employment(2)
Nevada State Veteran Hiring Preference
Any Veteran5-point addition to application scores for veterans; 10 points for disabled veterans, plus guaranteed interview.
Learn more →Veteran-Owned Business License Fee Waiver
Any VeteranWaiver of initial and renewal state business license fees for the first 5 years for veteran-owned businesses.
Value: Up to $1,000 over 5 years
Learn more →🚗Transportation(2)
Veteran Special License Plates
Any VeteranCommemorative license plates recognizing military service with various branch-specific and campaign-specific designs.
Learn more →Disabled Veteran License Plates
Any VeteranSpecial license plates with ADA parking privileges and parking meter fee exemption for 100% disabled veterans.
Learn more →🌲Recreation & Parks(2)
Veteran Combination Hunting/Fishing License
Any VeteranSpecialty combination hunting and fishing license for $15 for Nevada resident veterans.
Value: $15 (discounted from standard price)
Learn more →Disabled Veteran Annual State Parks Permit
Any VeteranUnlimited entrance to all Nevada state parks plus camping and boat launch facilities for $30/year for veterans with a permanent service-connected disability.
Value: $30/year (discounted from $75-$150+)
Learn more →⚑Burial & Memorial(1)
Nevada State Veterans Memorial Cemeteries
Any VeteranBurial at state veterans cemeteries in Fernley and Boulder City for eligible veterans and dependents.
Learn more →2026 VA Disability Compensation Rates
Monthly payment amounts effective December 1, 2025. These federal rates apply to all Nevada 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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