Nevada Veteran Benefits

There are no individual income taxes in Nevada. Distributions received from the Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) are not taxed.

Nevada offers an annual property tax exemption for Veterans who served in the U.S. Armed Forces during a wartime period. This exemption can be applied toward either vehicle privilege taxes or real property taxes. For 2024–2025 Veterans are eligible for an assessed value deduction of $3,440.

The Nevada Disabled Veteran's Property Tax Exemption is available for Veterans who have a permanent service-connected disability of at least 60%. The amount of exemption is based on the Veteran's disability percentage.

Service members serving in the Nevada National Guard are eligible for a waiver of resident tuition and certain lab fees at state supported educational institutions. This waiver is not available at the William S.

Children and the surviving spouse of a Nevada National Guard Service member who was killed in the line of duty are eligible for a waiver of resident tuition and lab fees at state supported educational institutions. This waiver is not available at the William S.

The children and spouse of a service member serving in the U.S. Armed Forces who is permanently stationed in Nevada and is declared a POW or MIA are eligible for a waiver of resident tuition and lab fees at state supported educational institutions. This waiver is not available at the William S.

Purple Heart recipients and their children may be eligible for a waiver of tuition, lab and other associated fees at state supported educational institutions. Who is eligible for the Nevada Tuition Waiver for Purple Heart Recipients and their Children? Students must meet the following requirements:

U.S. Armed Forces Veterans who were honorably discharged from active duty service while stationed in Nevada (including the Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center at Pickel Meadows, California) are eligible for in-state tuition.

Nonresident Veterans who were honorably discharged within five years prior to enrolling at a Nevada state supported educational institution are charged in-state tuition. Nevada Revised Statues 396.540 Nevada System Of Higher Education, State Colleges and Universities

Nonresident active duty service members serving in the U.S. Armed Forces who are stationed in Nevada, as well as their spouse and children, are eligible for in-state tuition.

The NSHE, Grants-in-Aid program provides tuition grants at Nevada state supported educational institutions for the spouse and children of active duty service members who were killed in the line of duty while permanently stationed in Nevada.

Nevada School Districts may issue a standard high school diploma to Veterans who left high school before receiving their diploma to serve in the U.S. Armed Forces.

775-684-0350 Southern Nevada: 702-486-0350 Rural Areas and Out of State Callers: 888-890-8211

The Nevada DMV will waive registration late fees for active duty service members assigned to combat or combat support operations. Service members are required to submit a Nevada DMV, Active Duty Military Combat Affidavit when they renew their vehicle registration.

The Nevada Department of Wildlife (NDOW) offers the following benefits for service members and Veterans:

Nevada resident Veterans who received an honorable discharge from the U.S. Armed Forces and have a service-connected disability rating are eligible for the Nevada State Parks Disabled Veteran Permit.

Nevada offers a hiring preference for state jobs to honorably discharged Veterans, National Guard service members and surviving spouses.

Ten points are added to the passing examination score or rating of spouses, surviving spouses, or mothers of Veterans. Both a mother and a spouse (including surviving spouse) may be entitled to preference based on the same Veteran's service if they both meet the requirements.

Health and pension plan coverage for service members is provided for by USERRA. Individuals performing military duty of more than 30 days may elect to continue employer sponsored health care for up to 24 months; however, they may be required to pay up to 102% of the full premium.

Nevada state employees who are service members serving in a reserve component of the U.S. Armed forces are authorized a leave of absence of 15 working days with pay per year for authorized training or deployment. Who is eligible for Paid Leave from Nevada State Employment for Military Duty? U.S.

Nevada DETR offers Veteran Employment Services designed to assist Veterans and their spouses with career development information, job search resources and training programs designed to increase their chances of finding gainful employment.

The Nevada Hilton Honors Military Program helps make the career transition from service in the U.S. Armed Forces to civilian employment easier for current and former service members. The Hilton Honors Military Program provides hotel accommodation for required employment related travel.

The VA provides valuable life insurance benefits to Veterans, active and reserve component service members and their families to provide financial security given the extraordinary risks involved in military Service. The VA provides the following life insurance benefit programs:

Nevada has two State Veterans Homes that offer short and long term skilled nursing, memory care, and rehabilitative services in a compassionate, respectful environment.

Nevada has two Veterans cemeteries that provide a dignified final resting place for eligible Veterans and their family members.

The VA National Cemetery Administration currently does not maintain a national cemetery in Nevada. A new National Veterans Cemetery is under construction in Elko Nevada. Nevada has two state Veterans cemeteries. Please see the local location listing for the nearest cemetery.

Honorably discharged Veterans are eligible for a Veteran designation on their Nevada driver license or ID card.

The Nevada Gold Star license plate is offered to the immediate family members of a service member who was killed in the line of duty while serving on active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces. There is an initial fee of $8.50 with no annual renewal fees.

Nevada state law permits the appointment of a financial guardian for anyone who is receiving benefits from the VA. Who is eligible for the Nevada Uniform Veterans' Guardianship Act? A Veteran, or those receiving benefits from the VA based upon the Veteran's Service in the U.S.

Certified copies of officially recorded documents in Nevada are provided free of charge to Veterans when filing for benefits with the VA. Who is eligible to have Nevada Public Records Provided Free of Charge? Documents are provided to Veterans of the U.S.

OMLA provides free legal assistance and representation to active duty, U.S. Armed Forces Reserve and National Guard service members in a wide range of civil law matters, as well as wills and powers of attorney.

The VA has numerous resources and locations throughout the state available to assist Veterans and family members. To find a VA location in Nevada enter Nevada in the location field and choose the facility type you are searching for from the drop down menu at the "Learn more…" link below.