Nevada Veteran Benefits (2026)
What Nevada 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
Nevada's disabled veteran's exemption (NRS 361.091) is available to honorably discharged resident veterans with a service-connected disability of 60% or more. It exempts a set dollar amount of assessed value, tiered by disability rating (60-79%, 80-99%, and 100%), with amounts adjusted annually. The exemption can be applied to property taxes or to the vehicle governmental services tax, through the county assessor.
Military retirement pay & state income tax
Nevada has no state income tax, so military retirement pay is not taxed at the state level.
Education benefits
The Nevada System of Higher Education fee waiver for Purple Heart recipients waives registration, laboratory, and other mandatory fees at NSHE institutions for veterans awarded the Purple Heart and their children (professional schools such as law, medicine, and dental are excluded).
Also worth knowing
Nevada law (NRS 361.090) also provides a separate annual exemption for eligible wartime-era veterans, in addition to the disabled veteran's exemption.
Where to apply & verify
- Nevada Department of Veterans Services — the official state agency for these programs
- Verified veteran services in Nevada — directory of local organizations
- Nevada 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 Nevada Department of Veterans Services or a Veteran Service Officer before making decisions. This is general information, not legal or financial advice.