Nevada

Veterans with service-connected disability receive a CPI-adjusted property tax exemption based on their disability rating: 60-79% = $17,700, 80-99% = $26,550, and 100% = $35,400 (FY2025-2026 amounts).

Amounts are adjusted annually for CPI. Unremarried surviving spouses of qualifying veterans retain the exemption. Application is filed with the county assessor's office with VA disability documentation.

All honorably discharged veterans receive a $3,540 CPI-adjusted exemption off the assessed value of their vehicle or real property, with no disability requirement.

Nevada has no state income tax. All income including military retirement pay and VA disability compensation is completely state income tax-free.

Free DV license plates are available for veterans with 100% service-connected disability. Special plates are also available for veterans with partial disability.

Nevada offers specialty plates including Veteran, Purple Heart, Medal of Honor, POW, branch-specific, and combat veteran designs.

Veterans with 100% service-connected disability are exempt from the governmental services tax on one vehicle.

Veterans with 100% permanent and total service-connected disability and dependents of veterans who died or are 100% disabled from service receive a waiver of registration fees and lab fees at NSHE institutions including UNR, UNLV, and community colleges.

All GI Bill-eligible veterans receive in-state tuition rates at Nevada public institutions regardless of residency status.

Active members of the Nevada Army or Air National Guard receive a tuition waiver at Nevada public institutions.

Veterans receive 5-point preference and disabled veterans receive 10-point preference on Nevada state employment examinations.

Veterans receive priority of service at JobConnect career centers with access to dedicated veteran employment representatives.

Nevada recognizes military experience toward professional licensing and offers expedited licensing for veterans and military spouses.

Nevada resident veterans with 50%+ service-connected disability may purchase a reduced-fee combination hunting/fishing license ($15 per NRS 502.072). Licenses require fee payment — they are not free.

Application is through the Nevada Department of Wildlife (NDOW) with VA disability documentation.

Active duty military personnel stationed in Nevada may purchase hunting and fishing licenses at resident rates.

Nevada has two VA healthcare systems: VA Southern Nevada Healthcare System in Las Vegas and VA Sierra Nevada Healthcare System in Reno, with CBOCs in multiple locations.

The Nevada State Veterans Home in Boulder City provides skilled nursing and long-term care for eligible veterans.

Free readjustment counseling services are available at Vet Centers in Henderson, Las Vegas, and Reno for eligible veterans and their families.

Nevada state parks offer free entry to all visitors on Veterans Day. Some parks also offer reduced camping fees for disabled veterans.

Honorably discharged veterans can get a free "VETERAN" designation added to their Nevada driver's license or state ID by presenting DD-214 at the DMV.

Nevada Department of Veterans Services provides free VA claims assistance with veteran service officers in Las Vegas and Reno offices.

Nevada veterans memorial cemeteries in Boulder City and Fernley provide free burial for eligible veterans.

Specialized veterans treatment courts are available in Clark County (Las Vegas) and Washoe County (Reno) for veterans involved in the criminal justice system.

Nevada state employees receive up to 15 days of paid military leave per year for military service obligations.