Veteran Benefits in North Dakota

Veteran Benefits & Resources

Veteran Benefits & Resources in North Dakota

Introduction

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.

Key Veteran Benefits in North Dakota

Disabled Veteran Property Tax Credit

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 Veterans Educational Benefits

North Dakota provides education benefits for veterans and dependents, including tuition waivers at state colleges and universities.

Source:
https://www.nd.gov/veterans

Veteran Employment Preference

Veterans receive preference in North Dakota state hiring, improving access to public sector employment.

Source:
https://www.nd.gov/hrms

Veteran Designation on North Dakota Driver License

Veterans can add a “Veteran” designation to their driver license or ID.

Source:
https://www.dot.nd.gov

North Dakota Department of Veterans Affairs

Provides assistance with VA claims, benefits navigation, and access to veteran support programs.

Source:
https://www.nd.gov/veterans

VA Disability Benefits by Rating in North Dakota

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.

100% Disabled Veterans

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.

70% 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.

50% Disabled Veterans

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.

Lower Ratings (10%–40%)

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.