North Dakota Veteran Benefits
Discover 18 state benefits available to North Dakota veterans based on your disability rating and service history.
Benefit Categories in North Dakota
🏛️Tax Benefits(4)
Military Retirement Pay State Income Tax Exemption
Any Veteran100% of military retirement pay may be subtracted from North Dakota taxable income.
Value: Full exemption of military retirement income
Learn more →Active Duty / Guard / Reserve Pay Income Tax Exemption
Any VeteranMilitary pay for active duty, National Guard, and Reserve members is fully exempt from ND state income tax.
Value: Full exemption of military pay from state income tax
Disabled Veteran's Property Tax Credit
50%+Property tax credit proportional to disability rating on the first ~$180,000 of homestead value for 50%+ disabled veterans.
Value: Varies; potentially thousands per year at 100%
Learn more →Paraplegic / Specially Adapted Housing Property Tax Exemption
100%+Property tax exemption on the first $120,000 of homestead value for paraplegic veterans or those with VA adapted housing.
Value: Property tax exemption on first $120,000 of value
🎓Education & Training(3)
National Guard Tuition Waiver
Any VeteranTuition waiver at ND state-supported schools for active National Guard members in good standing.
Value: 35% of undergraduate tuition
Learn more →In-State Tuition for Veterans
Any VeteranIn-state tuition rates at ND public universities for all veterans regardless of current residency.
Value: In-state tuition rate (significant savings vs. out-of-state)
Dependent Tuition Waiver
100%+Free tuition and fees at ND state institutions for dependents of 100% disabled, KIA, or POW/MIA veterans.
Value: Full tuition and fees for up to 10 semesters
Learn more →🏥Healthcare(3)
Hardship Assistance Grant
Any VeteranEmergency financial assistance for dental work, eyeglasses, hearing aids, transportation, and other medical needs.
Learn more →North Dakota Veterans Home (Lisbon)
Any VeteranLong-term basic and skilled nursing care at the state veterans home in Lisbon for eligible veterans.
Learn more →PTSD Service Dog Grant
Any VeteranState grant to assist veterans with PTSD in acquiring a trained service dog.
Learn more →💼Employment(1)
Veteran Employment Preference
Any Veteran5-point preference for veterans and 10-point preference for disabled veterans in state, county, and municipal hiring.
Learn more →🚗Transportation(2)
Veteran License Plates
Any VeteranDistinctive license plates for veterans, Purple Heart recipients, POWs, and Gold Star families.
Learn more →Disabled American Veteran (DAV) License Plates
100%+Two sets of tax-exempt license plates with no annual fee and handicap parking for 100% disabled veterans.
Value: Free registration on 2 vehicles
Learn more →🌲Recreation & Parks(4)
Disabled Veteran Discounted Annual State Parks Permit
Any Veteran$28 annual state parks permit for ND resident veterans with any service-connected disability.
Value: $28/year (discounted)
Learn more →Free Lifetime State Parks Permit (50%+ Disabled or POW)
50%+Free lifetime state parks permit for ND resident veterans rated 50%+ disabled or former POWs.
Value: Free lifetime state parks permit
Learn more →Disabled Veteran Fishing License Discount
50%+Discounted fishing license ($10 license + $2 certificate fee) for ND resident veterans rated 50%+ disabled.
Value: $12 total (discounted from standard resident fee)
Learn more →Disabled Veteran Hunting License Discount (100%)
100%+Combined general game, habitat stamp, small game, and fur-bearer hunting license for approximately $10 (plus $2 certificate fee) for 100% disabled veterans.
Value: $10 + $2 fee (discounted from standard rate)
Learn more →📋Other Benefits(1)
Veterans Aid Fund (Loan Program)
Any VeteranLoans up to $5,000 at 8% interest (effectively ~4% with rebate) for veterans and surviving spouses.
Value: Up to $5,000 loan at ~4% effective rate
Learn more →2026 VA Disability Compensation Rates
Monthly payment amounts effective December 1, 2025. These federal rates apply to all North Dakota 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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