Nebraska
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Property Tax
1 benefitDisabled Veteran Homestead Exemption
Veterans with 100% service-connected disability receive a full exemption from property taxes on their homestead. Veterans with partial disability receive a proportional exemption based on their disability percentage.
The exemption is proportional to the disability rating. Unremarried surviving spouses of qualifying veterans also retain the exemption.
Income Tax
1 benefitMilitary Retirement Pay Full Exemption
Nebraska fully exempts military retirement pay from state income tax as of 2022 under LB 387.
Vehicle / Registration
2 benefitsDisabled Veteran License Plates
Free DV plates are available for veterans with a service-connected disability. Veterans with 100% disability are exempt from registration fees.
Military Specialty License Plates
Nebraska offers specialty plates including Veteran, Purple Heart, Medal of Honor, POW, and branch-specific designs.
Education
3 benefitsTuition Waiver for Veterans' Dependents
Dependents of Nebraska veterans who died or became permanently disabled from military service receive a tuition waiver at Nebraska public institutions.
Nebraska National Guard Tuition Assistance
Active Nebraska National Guard members are eligible for 75% tuition assistance at Nebraska public institutions.
In-State Tuition for Veterans
Veterans receive in-state tuition at Nebraska public institutions regardless of residency status under federal Section 702.
Employment
3 benefitsState Veteran Hiring Preference
Veterans receive 5-point preference and disabled veterans receive 10-point preference on state employment examinations.
NEworks Veteran Employment Services
Veterans receive priority of service at Nebraska career centers with access to dedicated LVER and DVOP specialists.
Professional License Reciprocity
Nebraska recognizes military experience toward professional licensing and offers expedited licensing for veterans and military spouses.
Hunting & Fishing
1 benefitFree Hunting and Fishing Permits for Disabled Veterans
Nebraska resident veterans with 50%+ service-connected disability receive free hunting and fishing permits. Veterans with 100% disability receive comprehensive free permits.
Healthcare
3 benefitsVA Medical Centers in Nebraska
Nebraska has VA Medical Centers in Omaha, Grand Island, and Lincoln providing comprehensive healthcare services to enrolled veterans.
Nebraska Veterans' Homes
Nebraska operates veterans' homes in Bellevue, Norfolk, Kearney, and Scottsbluff providing skilled nursing and long-term care for eligible veterans.
Vet Centers — Readjustment Counseling
Free readjustment counseling services are available at Vet Centers in Lincoln and Omaha for eligible veterans and their families.
Free Stuff & Parks
2 benefitsFree or Reduced State Park Permits for Disabled Veterans
Disabled veterans may receive free or reduced-rate park permits for Nebraska state parks. Standard park entry requires a permit ($6/day or $35/year).
Free "VETERAN" Designation on Driver's License
Veterans can get a free "VETERAN" designation added to their Nebraska driver's license by presenting DD-214 at the DMV.
Other Benefits
3 benefitsFree VA Claims Assistance
Nebraska Department of Veterans' Affairs provides free VA claims assistance through county veteran service officers.
Nebraska Veterans Cemeteries
Nebraska veterans cemeteries in Alliance and Grant provide free burial for eligible veterans.
Paid Military Leave for State Employees
Nebraska state employees receive 15 days of paid military leave per year for military service obligations.