New Hampshire

Veterans who served 90+ days in qualifying conflicts receive a $50 credit off property taxes. Municipalities may adopt an optional $500 credit.

If adopted by the municipality, provides a $50 (or optional $500) credit for veterans who served 90+ days active duty, not limited to wartime service.

Cannot be combined with the standard veterans' credit. Town or city must vote to adopt this credit.

Veterans with a total and permanent service-connected disability receive a $700 property tax credit. Municipalities may adopt an optional $4,000 credit.

Un-remarried surviving spouses of veterans who died on active duty or from a service-connected disability receive a $700 credit, with an optional $2,000 credit if adopted by the municipality.

New Hampshire has no state income tax on wages, salaries, or retirement income. Military retirement pay, active duty pay, and VA disability compensation are all untaxed.

The former Interest & Dividends Tax was fully phased out effective January 1, 2025.

Free DV plates for veterans with a VA-rated service-connected disability. One set per veteran with no plate fee.

Specialty plates marked 'VETERAN' available to any honorably discharged veteran at standard plate fees.

Free license plates for Purple Heart medal recipients with no plate fee.

Free license plates for former prisoners of war with no plate fee.

Specialty license plates available for Gold Star Family members.

Full tuition waiver at University System of NH and Community College System of NH for children of 100% permanently disabled, deceased, MIA, or POW veterans.

All public colleges and universities in NH offer in-state tuition to veterans using Post-9/11 or Montgomery GI Bill within 3 years of discharge, and to dependents using transferred benefits or Fry Scholarship.

Veterans receive priority course registration at most University System of New Hampshire campuses, along with dedicated Veterans Services offices, lounges, and peer support.

Community College System of NH evaluates military training for college credit through ACE recommendations.

Honorably discharged veterans receive a 5-point preference and disabled veterans receive a 10-point preference for state classified positions.

New Hampshire issues temporary professional licenses to military spouses holding valid out-of-state licenses, covering most regulated professions.

Veterans with military training and experience may receive credit toward certain state professional licenses, evaluated on a case-by-case basis by individual licensing boards.

NH Works career centers provide dedicated veteran employment services including DVOP and LVER specialists, resume assistance, job search workshops, and career counseling at 11 locations statewide.

NH Small Business Development Center offers free counseling for veteran entrepreneurs, and veterans can access SBA Veterans Advantage loans with reduced fees.

State employees who are National Guard or Reserve members receive up to 15 days of paid military leave per year for training, in addition to regular vacation and sick leave.

Veterans with a permanent, total service-connected disability (100% VA rating) receive free hunting and fishing licenses.

Active duty military personnel who are NH residents may hunt and fish without purchasing a license while home on leave.

Full-service VA medical center serving all of New Hampshire, offering primary care, mental health, surgery, specialty clinics, pharmacy, radiology, and laboratory services.

Located at 718 Smyth Road, Manchester, NH 03104. Phone: (603) 624-4366 / (800) 892-8384. Community-Based Outpatient Clinics in Conway, Portsmouth, Somersworth, and Tilton.

State-run veterans home in Tilton offering skilled nursing care, residential care, dementia/Alzheimer's care, and rehabilitation. One of the oldest state veterans homes in the nation.

Located at 139 Winter Street, Tilton, NH 03276. Phone: (603) 527-4400. Funded jointly by state and federal VA funds.

Free readjustment counseling including individual and group therapy, PTSD treatment, military sexual trauma counseling, and family counseling.

Located at 1461 Hooksett Road, Hooksett, NH 03106. Phone: (603) 668-7060. Serves combat veterans, drone crew, and those exposed to military sexual trauma.

100% service-connected disabled veterans receive free day-use admission to all 93 New Hampshire state parks and beaches.

Camping fees still apply. Must present VA disability documentation and valid ID.

Veterans can add a 'VETERAN' designation to their NH driver's license or state ID at no additional fee, useful for accessing veteran discounts.

Veterans can record their DD-214 at their county Register of Deeds office at no cost, providing a secure backup copy.

Veterans are entitled to military funeral honors at no cost, including a two-person detail, flag folding, and presentation.

NH DMAVS and county Veterans Service Officers provide free assistance with disability compensation claims, pension applications, DIC, healthcare enrollment, education benefits, and appeals.

State office at 4 Pembroke Road, Concord, NH 03301. Phone: (603) 225-1200. Each NH county also has a Veterans Service Officer.

Free burial for eligible veterans at the NH State Veterans Cemetery in Boscawen, including grave, opening/closing, and headstone or marker.

Located at 110 Daniel Webster Highway, Boscawen, NH 03303. Phone: (603) 796-2026.

Specialized court providing treatment-based alternatives to incarceration for veterans whose offenses are related to service-connected issues like PTSD, TBI, or substance use.

NH DMAVS and veteran service organizations may provide emergency financial assistance to veterans facing crisis or hardship.