Nevada Veteran Benefits

Nevada offers state-level benefits that complement your federal VA benefits. Here’s a clear breakdown of what you may qualify for and where to apply.

Quick Facts

• Property Tax: Disabled Veteran’s Exemption for service-connected disabilities of 60%+; exempts assessed value (generally $10,000 at 60–79%, $15,000 at 80–99%, $20,000 at 100%) and may be applied to real property taxes or the vehicle Government Services Tax; surviving spouses may qualify.
• DMV: “Veteran” designation available on driver license/ID (proof of honorable service). Disabled Veteran plates available; with the accessibility symbol they authorize ADA parking and exempt the vehicle from state/local parking fees.
• Education: NSHE programs include a non-resident tuition exemption for many veterans/AD, a Purple Heart fee waiver, and Nevada National Guard tuition waivers; additional survivor waivers exist in specific cases.
• Income Tax Notes: No state personal income tax in Nevada.

Property Tax Relief

Nevada’s Disabled Veteran’s Property Tax Exemption applies to veterans with a permanent, service-connected disability of 60% or more. The exemption reduces assessed value (commonly $10k / $15k / $20k by disability tier) and can be used against real property taxes or the vehicle Government Services Tax (or split between them). You must be a Nevada resident with an honorable discharge; apply with your county assessor. Surviving spouses of eligible disabled veterans may also qualify.

DMV & License Benefits

Add a Veteran designation to your Nevada driver license/ID by presenting a DD-214 or other proof of honorable service. Nevada offers multiple military plates, including Disabled Veteran. When issued with the International Symbol of Accessibility, DV plates authorize ADA parking and the vehicle is exempt from Nevada state and local parking fees. DMV lists DV plates with no annual renewal fee (standard issuance rules apply).

Education Benefits

The Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) provides several programs: a non-resident tuition exemption for many veterans/active duty and their families, a Purple Heart fee waiver (waives certain registration, lab, and mandatory fees while conferring in-state tuition status), and Nevada National Guard tuition waivers. Some survivor waivers apply in specific cases (e.g., NG KIA). Coordinate with your campus veterans office to stack state benefits with federal VA education.

Hunting & Fishing

Resident veterans with qualifying service-connected disabilities may obtain a Disabled Veteran Specialty Combination hunting & fishing license for $15 (verification required). Tags and certain stamps may still be required.

Spouse & Dependent Benefits

Surviving spouses may qualify for the Disabled Veteran’s property-tax exemption if the veteran was eligible at death. Certain state education waivers exist for Purple Heart recipients and specific survivor categories (see campus/NDVS guidance).

Nevada Veterans Agency

Nevada Department of Veterans Services

VA Regional Office

Reno VA Regional Benefit Office
5460 Reno Corporate Dr., Reno, NV 89511

VA Medical Centers & Key Clinics

• North Las Vegas VA Medical Center — North Las Vegas
• Ioannis A. Lougaris VA Medical Center — Reno
• Southeast Las Vegas (Henderson) VA Clinic — Henderson
• Southwest Las Vegas VA Clinic — Las Vegas
• Pahrump VA Clinic — Pahrump

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Sources

• NDVS — Real Property & Vehicle Tax Exemptions
• Nevada Dept. of Taxation — Income Tax in Nevada
• Nevada DMV — Veteran License Plates & License/ID Veteran Designation
• Nevada Dept. of Wildlife — Apply & Buy (Disabled Veteran Specialty License)
• NDVS — Education (Purple Heart / NSHE waivers)

Last verified: August 26, 2025