Veteran Benefits in Montana
Veteran Benefits & Resources
Veteran Benefits & Resources
Montana is home to more than 90,000 military veterans and has one of the highest veteran populations per capita in the country. With a strong tradition of military service and a focus on rural access to care, Montana provides a range of benefits through state programs, VA healthcare systems, and local veteran service organizations.
This guide highlights key benefits, healthcare services, and organizations available in Montana so veterans can easily access assistance with education, housing, employment, healthcare, and community support.
Montana offers a property tax assistance program for disabled veterans, which reduces property taxes based on disability rating and income eligibility.
Source:
https://mtrevenue.gov/property/property-tax-assistance/
Montana provides education support through tuition waivers and assistance programs for veterans and eligible dependents.
Source:
https://veterans.mt.gov
Veterans receive preference in Montana state hiring, improving access to public sector employment.
Source:
https://statecareers.mt.gov
Veterans can add a “Veteran” designation to their Montana driver license or ID.
Source:
https://dojmt.gov/driving
Provides assistance with VA claims, benefits navigation, and access to veteran programs.
Source:
https://veterans.mt.gov
Understanding how your VA disability rating impacts your benefits can help you take full advantage of both federal VA programs and Montana-specific benefits.
Veterans with a 100% service-connected disability rating receive the highest level of support.
In Montana, this includes:
• Eligibility for property tax assistance programs that can significantly reduce tax liability based on income
• Full federal VA compensation at the highest rate
• Comprehensive VA healthcare at no cost
• Eligibility for CHAMPVA (dependents) and commissary/exchange privileges
• Access to additional state-level support programs
Montana provides meaningful tax relief, though benefits are income-based rather than full exemptions.
Veterans rated at 70% disability receive strong federal benefits and access to expanded programs.
Key benefits include:
• Higher monthly VA compensation
• Priority access to VA healthcare and specialty services
• Eligibility for Total Disability based on Individual Unemployability (TDIU)
• Expanded access to mental health and long-term care programs
State-level benefits are limited but still supportive.
At the 50% disability rating, veterans reach an important healthcare threshold.
This includes:
• No-cost VA healthcare for all conditions
• Increased monthly compensation
• Access to a broader range of VA medical services and prescriptions
This level significantly improves access to care.
Veterans with disability ratings between 10% and 40% still receive meaningful benefits, including:
• Monthly tax-free VA compensation
• VA healthcare for service-connected conditions
• Eligibility for Veteran Readiness & Employment (VR&E) programs
• Access to local and state veteran support services
These ratings provide important foundational support.
No matter your rating, working with a Montana Veterans Service Officer can help ensure you’re receiving every benefit you’ve earned and assist with increasing your rating if your condition has worsened.
Montana veterans have access to VA healthcare services across the region.
• Montana VA Health Care System – Fort Harrison (Helena), MT
These facilities provide primary care, specialty care, mental health services, rehabilitation, and long-term care.
Clinics are located throughout Montana, including Billings, Missoula, Kalispell, and Great Falls.
Provide confidential counseling and transition support.
VA Facility Locator
https://www.va.gov/find-locations/
Montana veterans can receive assistance from Veterans Service Officers located throughout the state, who help:
• File VA disability claims
• Access federal and state benefits
• Obtain military service records
• Connect with local resources
Montana operates veterans homes providing long-term care services.
• Montana Veterans Home – Columbia Falls, MT
Source:
https://veterans.mt.gov
Veterans can access housing support through VA programs such as HUD-VASH, along with nonprofit programs across the state.
Source:
https://www.va.gov/homeless/
Provides support programs and services for veterans across Montana.
https://montanaveteransfoundation.org
Provides therapeutic outdoor programs for veterans.
https://warriorsandquietwaters.org
Provides financial and housing assistance to veterans and military families.
https://operationhomefront.org
Provides training and counseling.
Provides mentorship and support.
Federal certification for veteran-owned businesses.
https://www.va.gov/osdbu/entrepreneurs/
Montana hosts:
• Veteran job fairs
• Stand Down events
• Resource fairs
• Networking groups
Contact a Veterans Service Officer
Visit a VA facility
Explore Montana Veterans Affairs Division programs
Connect with nonprofit organizations
Montana Veterans Affairs Division
https://veterans.mt.gov
Know a Montana veteran-owned business or nonprofit that should be featured?
Submit a nomination or tag them on the Veterans Intel Report Facebook page.
We highlight veteran-owned businesses every month as part of our Salute & Support Sunday series.
Last Updated: May 2026