North Dakota

Veterans with service-connected disability receive a property tax credit scaled by disability percentage: up to $9,000 of taxable value for 100% disability, with partial credits for 50%+ disability. Unremarried surviving spouses retain the credit.

All military retirement pay is fully exempt from North Dakota state income tax. Additionally, all military pay is exempt beginning tax year 2023. North Dakota's 2025 income tax brackets are: 0% on income up to $48,475 (single) / $55,488 (MFJ), 1.95% on income above that up to ~$244,825, and 2.50% on income above that threshold.

Veterans with service-connected disability can get special DV plates. Veterans with 100% disability are exempt from registration fees and excise tax.

North Dakota offers specialty plates including Veteran, Purple Heart, POW, and branch-specific designs.

Dependents of ND veterans who were killed in action, died of service-connected injuries, were POW/MIA, or are 100% disabled receive free tuition at ND public institutions.

Veterans using GI Bill benefits receive in-state tuition at all ND public institutions regardless of residency status.

North Dakota National Guard members receive tuition assistance at ND public institutions.

Veterans receive preference points in state civil service: 5 points for veterans and 10 points for disabled veterans.

Veterans receive priority of service at Job Service offices with dedicated DVOP specialists and LVER staff.

North Dakota recognizes military training toward professional licensing and offers expedited licensing for veterans and military spouses.

ND resident veterans with 50% or higher service-connected disability receive a $3 resident combination hunting and fishing license.

Active duty military stationed in North Dakota may purchase hunting and fishing licenses at resident rates.

The North Dakota Veterans Home in Lisbon provides skilled nursing and basic care for eligible veterans.

Honorably discharged veterans can get the "VETERAN" designation added to their ND driver's license or ID by presenting DD-214 at a DOT office.

Disabled veterans with 50% or higher service-connected disability receive a free annual pass to all North Dakota state parks.

ND Department of Veterans Affairs provides free claims assistance through county veterans service officers in every North Dakota county.

The ND Veterans Cemetery in Mandan provides free burial for eligible veterans, spouses, and dependents.

Available in select North Dakota judicial districts, providing alternative sentencing for veteran defendants.

North Dakota state employees receive up to 20 days of paid military leave per year for ordered duty.