North Dakota Veteran Benefits

Military retirement pay equal to the federally-taxable amount may be deducted from North Dakota taxable income (effective for tax years 2019+).

Full exemption of military retirement income

ND residents serving on active duty, National Guard, or Reserve may be eligible for specific deductions; nonresidents stationed in ND with no other ND income generally are not required to file.

Varies; see ND Tax Commissioner Military Service Members guideline

Property tax credit proportional to disability rating, up to $9,000 of taxable valuation (~$200,000 true and full value) of the homestead, for 50%+ disabled veterans.

Varies; potentially thousands per year at 100%

Property tax exemption on the homestead (fixtures, buildings, improvements) for paraplegic disabled veterans or veterans awarded VA specially adapted housing, including unremarried surviving spouses.

Property tax exemption on a portion of homestead value (cap per NDCC 57-02-08)

25% tuition waiver at ND state-supported schools for qualifying National Guard members (per NDCC 37-07.1).

25% of undergraduate tuition (statutory; up to 35% via SBHE Policy 820 at some institutions)

In-state tuition rates at ND public universities for qualifying veterans, active-duty service members, Guard/Reserve, and their spouses and dependents.

In-state tuition rate (significant savings vs. out-of-state)

Free tuition and fees at ND state institutions for dependents of 100% disabled, KIA, or POW/MIA veterans.

Full tuition and fees toward a bachelor's degree or certificate

Emergency financial assistance for dental work, eyeglasses, hearing aids, transportation, and other medical needs.

Long-term basic care and skilled nursing care at the state veterans home in Lisbon for eligible veterans and their spouses.

State grant to assist veterans with PTSD in acquiring a trained service dog.

Statutory hiring preference over other applicants for qualifying veterans (and disabled veterans) by ND governmental agencies.

Distinctive license plates for veterans, Purple Heart recipients, POWs, and Gold Star families.

Two sets of tax-exempt license plates with no annual fee and handicap parking for 100% disabled veterans.

Free registration on 2 vehicles

$28 annual state parks permit for ND resident veterans with a service-connected disability rating below 50%.

$28/year (discounted)

Free lifetime state parks permit for ND resident veterans rated 50%+ disabled or former POWs.

Free lifetime state parks permit

Discounted fishing license ($10 license + $2 certificate fee) for ND resident veterans rated 50%+ disabled.

$12 total (discounted from standard resident fee)

Combined general game, habitat stamp, small game, and fur-bearer hunting license for $10 (plus $2 certificate fee) for ND resident veterans with 100% service-related disability.

$10 + $2 certificate fee (discounted from standard resident rates)

Loans up to $8,000 at 8% interest (effectively ~4% with on-time repayment rebate) for veterans, current/former Guard and Reserve members, and unremarried surviving spouses.

Up to $8,000 loan at ~4% effective rate