A National Guard unit saw the most combat during World War II
Think about the World War II shows and films that stuck with you, like “Band of Brothers,” “The Pacific,” or “Saving Private Ryan.
Idaho Veteran Benefits (2026)
What Idaho offers veterans on top of federal VA benefits — property tax relief, state income-tax treatment of retirement pay, and education programs. Compiled from official state sources.
Property tax exemption
Idaho's Property Tax Benefit for Disabled Veterans reduces the tax on a qualifying veteran's home and up to one acre of land by as much as $1,500 per year. It is limited to veterans with a 100% service-connected disability rating (or 100% compensation due to individual unemployability), but it has no income limit, and permanent-and-total ratings renew automatically after the first application (filed with the county assessor between January 1 and April 15).
Military retirement pay & state income tax
Idaho has a state income tax but offers a retirement benefits deduction for military pensions: per the Idaho State Tax Commission, retired service members qualify to deduct their retired pay if they are classified as disabled, are age 62 or older, or are under 62 and employed with sufficient income to be required to file a federal return.
Education benefits
Idaho's Armed Forces and Public Safety Officer Dependent Scholarship waives tuition and fees at Idaho public colleges — plus up to $750 per semester for books and on-campus housing/subsistence — for children or spouses of Idaho service members who were killed, went missing in action, were imprisoned, or became totally disabled/unemployable in the line of duty, for up to 36 months of undergraduate study.
Also worth knowing
The Idaho Division of Veterans Services also runs the state's veterans homes (long-term care) and provides dignified interment services at the state veterans cemetery, along with benefits and education support through its service officers.
Where to apply & verify
- Idaho Division of Veterans Services — the official state agency for these programs
- Verified veteran services in Idaho — directory of local organizations
- Idaho veteran resources & news
- VA disability pay dates 2026 · 2026 VA disability rates
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About this information: Compiled July 2026 from official state sources and verified references. Benefit rules change through legislation — always confirm details with Idaho Division of Veterans Services or a Veteran Service Officer before making decisions. This is general information, not legal or financial advice.