Veteran Benefits in North Dakota
Veteran Benefits & Resources
Veteran Benefits & Resources
North Dakota is home to more than 45,000 military veterans and maintains a strong commitment to supporting those who served. With a focus on tax relief, education, and rural access to services, North Dakota 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 North Dakota so veterans can easily access assistance with education, housing, employment, healthcare, and community support.
North Dakota offers a property tax credit for disabled veterans, with benefits scaled based on disability rating. Veterans rated at 100% disability may qualify for a full property tax exemption on their primary residence.
Source:
https://www.tax.nd.gov/tax-exemptions-credits/property-tax-credits
North Dakota provides education benefits for veterans and dependents, including tuition waivers at state colleges and universities.
Source:
https://www.nd.gov/veterans
Veterans receive preference in North Dakota state hiring, improving access to public sector employment.
Source:
https://www.nd.gov/hrms
Veterans can add a “Veteran” designation to their driver license or ID.
Source:
https://www.dot.nd.gov
Provides assistance with VA claims, benefits navigation, and access to veteran support programs.
Source:
https://www.nd.gov/veterans
Understanding how your VA disability rating impacts your benefits is especially important in North Dakota, where state-level tax benefits increase significantly with higher disability ratings.
Veterans with a 100% service-connected disability rating receive the highest level of support.
In North Dakota, this includes:
• Full Property Tax Exemption on your primary residence
• 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
North Dakota is considered a very tax-friendly state for 100% disabled veterans.
Veterans rated at 70% disability receive strong federal benefits and meaningful state-level tax relief.
Key benefits include:
• Higher monthly VA compensation
• Priority access to VA healthcare and specialty services
• Eligibility for Total Disability based on Individual Unemployability (TDIU)
• Partial property tax credits based on disability percentage
North Dakota stands out for offering scaled tax benefits across multiple disability levels.
At the 50% disability rating, veterans receive both federal benefits and partial state tax relief.
This includes:
• No-cost VA healthcare for all conditions
• Increased monthly compensation
• Partial property tax credit depending on eligibility
This level provides a mix of healthcare and financial support.
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
• Limited or no state-level tax benefits at lower ratings
These ratings provide important foundational support.
No matter your rating, working with a North Dakota 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.
North Dakota veterans have access to VA healthcare services across the region.
• Fargo VA Health Care System – Fargo, ND
These facilities provide primary care, specialty care, mental health services, rehabilitation, and long-term care.
Clinics are located throughout North Dakota, including Bismarck, Grand Forks, and Minot.
Provide confidential counseling and transition support.
VA Facility Locator
https://www.va.gov/find-locations/
North Dakota veterans can receive assistance from County Veterans Service Officers, who help:
• File VA disability claims
• Access federal and state benefits
• Obtain military service records
• Connect with local resources
North Dakota operates veterans homes providing long-term care services.
• North Dakota Veterans Home – Lisbon, ND
Source:
https://www.nd.gov/veterans
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 North Dakota.
Provides housing stability and support services.
https://www.va.gov/homeless/ssvf/
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/
North Dakota hosts:
• Veteran job fairs
• Stand Down events
• Resource fairs
• Networking groups
Contact a County Veterans Service Officer
Visit a VA facility or regional VA center
Explore North Dakota Department of Veterans Affairs programs
Connect with nonprofit organizations
North Dakota Department of Veterans Affairs
https://www.nd.gov/veterans
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Last Updated: May 2026