North Dakota Veterans Benefits 2026: Complete State Guide

North Dakota Veterans Resources and State Benefits Explained

North Dakota offers a disabled veteran property tax credit up to $8,100, full state income tax exemption on military retirement pay, tuition waivers for dependents of 100% disabled veterans, free hunting and fishing licenses for 50%+ disabled veterans, and free lifetime state park permits for qualifying veterans.

North Dakota is home to approximately 50,000 veterans, with the highest concentrations in Cass County (Fargo), Grand Forks County, and Burleigh County (Bismarck). The state’s veteran benefits are anchored by a unique disability-scaled property tax credit—one of the few in the nation that increases dollar-for-dollar with a veteran’s VA rating. Combined with a full state income tax exemption on military retirement pay and one of the lowest veteran populations per capita in the country, North Dakota offers a compact but meaningful package of benefits. The 2025–2026 legislative sessions brought expansions including a workers’ compensation premium credit for veteran-owned businesses and continued funding for the Veterans Bonus Program.

This guide covers every major North Dakota veteran benefit available in 2026.

North Dakota VA Offices and Facilities

North Dakota’s VA services are coordinated through the Fargo VA Health Care System and the North Dakota Department of Veterans Affairs (NDVA), which operates field offices across the state.

Fargo VA Health Care System

Address: 2101 Elm Street North, Fargo, ND 58102-2417
Phone: 701-232-3241 | 800-410-9723
Website: www.va.gov/fargo-health-care

The Fargo VA Health Care System is a Joint Commission-accredited medical/surgical hospital with 37 acute care beds, a 34-bed Community Living Center, and primary care and specialty clinics. It serves veterans in North Dakota and northwest Minnesota, including community-based outpatient clinics in Bismarck, Minot, Grand Forks, and other locations.

Emergency care is available only at the Fargo Medical Center location.

A new $21 million outpatient mental wellness and recovery center broke ground at the Fargo campus in September 2024, expanding mental health and substance use treatment capacity.

VA Regional Office – Fargo

Address: 2101 North Elm Street, Fargo, ND 58102
Phone: 800-827-1000

The Fargo VA Regional Office processes VA disability compensation claims, pension benefits, education benefits, and home loan guaranty applications for North Dakota veterans.

North Dakota Department of Veterans Affairs (NDVA)

Central Office: 4201 38th Street SW, Suite 104, Fargo, ND 58104
Phone: 701-239-7165 | 1-866-634-8387
Website: www.veterans.nd.gov

The NDVA operates with four Veterans Benefit Specialists and one Women Veterans Coordinator/Benefits Specialist who service claims across the state. The department accepts, develops, and carries veteran and dependent claims for VA benefits and services through to completion, acting as power of attorney in claims and appeals.

County Veterans Service Officers (CVSOs): North Dakota has 72 VSOs operating in 50 offices across the state. CVSOs advise, assist, process, and represent claims for federal benefits at no charge to veterans.

Vet Centers

Vet Centers provide readjustment counseling, PTSD treatment, military sexual trauma counseling, and community outreach. Visit VA.gov/find-locations for the full directory.

North Dakota Disabled Veterans Property Tax Credit

The Disabled Veterans Property Tax Credit is North Dakota’s most significant property tax benefit for veterans. It provides a credit against property taxes that scales directly with the VA disability rating—one of the few state programs in the country structured this way.

How the Credit Works

Under North Dakota Century Code §57-02-08(20), a disabled veteran with a service-connected disability of 50% or greater is eligible for a credit applied against the first **$9,000 of taxable valuation** of their homestead. The credit amount equals the veteran’s disability-rating percentage applied to that $9,000 base.

Credit amounts for 2026:

Example: A veteran with a 70% VA disability rating receives a $5,670 credit against their property tax bill—70% of the $8,100 maximum.

Key details:

• The credit is not an exemption—it directly reduces the tax owed

• Unremarried surviving spouses may also qualify

• If two disabled veterans are married and living together, each may claim the credit

• The veteran must own and occupy the property as their primary residence

• A qualifying disabled veteran who acquires a homestead during the year may apply for a credit for the portion of the year during which they own it

Eligibility Requirements

• Honorable discharge or retirement from the U.S. Armed Forces

• Service-connected disability of 50% or greater in the year for which application is made

• North Dakota resident

• Must reside on and have an interest in the property as of the assessment date

Required Documents

• DD-214 showing honorable discharge

• VA determination of disability rating

• Completed Application for Disabled Veterans Property Tax Credit

How to Apply

1. Obtain the application from your local county assessor’s office or download it from www.tax.nd.gov/veterans.

2. Complete the Application for Disabled Veterans Property Tax Credit.

3. Attach required documentation including your DD-214 and VA disability determination.

4. File with your county assessor’s office by March 31 for the current assessment year.

5. Renew annually if required by your county.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

• Missing the March 31 deadline — this is the statutory filing deadline

• Not filing with the county assessor — the credit is administered locally

• Forgetting to update your rating — the credit scales with your current VA rating

• Assuming the credit is automatic — it requires an annual application

Primary Residence Credit

In addition to the Disabled Veterans Credit, North Dakota offers a Primary Residence Credit of up to $1,600 against property tax obligations for homeowners who own and reside in their primary residence. This credit applies to all qualifying homeowners, including veterans, and can be combined with the Disabled Veterans Credit.

Application period: January 1 – April 1, 2026, at tax.nd.gov/prc.

North Dakota Military Retirement Pay Tax Exemption

North Dakota fully exempts military retirement pay from state income tax. This is one of the most generous military retirement tax treatments in the nation.

What It Covers

For tax years 2019 and after, military retirement benefit payments received by retired U.S. armed forces, Reserve, and National Guard members, or their surviving spouses, may be subtracted from North Dakota taxable income.

The deduction equals the taxable amount of the benefits reported on the federal income tax return for the tax year. Attach a copy of Form 1099-R from the Defense Finance and Accounting Service to your income tax return.

Active Duty Military Pay

Military pay received by resident active and reserve component service members that is federally taxable is exempt from North Dakota income taxes. If you do not have any income from North Dakota sources besides military wages earned while stationed in North Dakota, you do not need to file a North Dakota income tax return.

Retired Military Filing

If you receive a military pension and do not have income from other North Dakota sources, you do not need to file a North Dakota income tax return.

Federal Tax Note

VA disability compensation is not taxable by the federal government. Military retirement pay is subject to federal income tax but fully exempt from North Dakota state income tax. VA pension benefits are generally not taxable unless the veteran has other income exceeding certain thresholds.

North Dakota Veteran Education Benefits

North Dakota offers tuition waivers for dependents of 100% disabled veterans and National Guard tuition assistance programs at state colleges and universities.

Tuition Waiver for Dependents of 100% Disabled Veterans

Under North Dakota Century Code §§15-10-18.2 and 15-10-18.3, and SBHE Policy 820, tuition and fees are waived at North Dakota institutions of higher education for dependents of a resident veteran who:

• Was killed in action

• Died of service-related causes

• Has a 100% service-connected disability as determined by the VA

• Has an extra-scheduler rating to include individual unemployability bringing the total disability rating to 100%

• Was a prisoner of war

• Was declared missing in action

Who qualifies as a dependent:

• Child, stepchild, spouse, widow, or widower of a qualifying resident veteran

• The educational benefit is allowed for a bachelor’s degree or certificate of completion

• Benefits are available for a 45-month or 10-semester period

Residency requirements: The veteran must have been a North Dakota resident at the time of entrance into military service, or the dependent has been a resident of the state for the ten years prior to the request for tuition waiver.

National Guard Tuition Assistance

Qualifying members of the North Dakota National Guard who enroll in any state-controlled school may receive tuition assistance:

• State Tuition Assistance: Up to 50% of tuition fees charged by the school, subject to available appropriated funds and National Guard rules

• Tuition Waiver: A 25% waiver of tuition from the state-controlled school

• Air Guard members must complete a Tuition Assistance Application at ndguard.com/benefits

• AGR members must first apply for Federal Tuition Assistance through Go Army or Air National Guard channels

North Dakota National Guard Tuition Grants

Qualifying members who enroll in any private nonprofit college or university in North Dakota granting a four-year baccalaureate degree, or enroll in a qualifying trade school, may receive a grant not to exceed the cost of tuition and fees for similar courses and credit hours at the University of North Dakota.

Federal Tuition Assistance

Federal Tuition Assistance is available to Army National Guard soldiers and covers up to **$250 per credit hour** (maximum $4,500 per fiscal year) for tuition toward one Bachelor’s and one Master’s degree.

Education Benefits Comparison

North Dakota Veteran Vehicle Benefits

North Dakota offers free license plates and vehicle excise tax exemptions for 100% disabled veterans, plus veteran designation identifiers on driver’s licenses.

Free Disabled Veteran License Plates

Veterans with a 100% VA disability rating (including TDIU that brings the total disability rating to 100%) are entitled to display a distinctive license plate issued by the Department of Transportation at no charge.

Key benefits:

• Veterans with 100% disability or TDIU may be exempt from paying vehicle excise taxes or registration fees on up to two cars they own

• A Disabled American Veteran (DAV) plate may be displayed on up to two excise tax-exempt vehicles

• DAV plates authorize parking in mobility-impaired zones

• A letter from the Veterans Affairs office attesting eligibility is required

• A Disabled American Veteran may choose standard, vanity, or other distinctive plates instead of DAV plates

Military Honor License Plates

North Dakota offers military honor license plates for specific conflicts, service branches, and awards. These include:

• Patriotic plates with U.S. flag decals

• Bald eagle decal plates

• Branch-specific plates

• Campaign and award plates

Veteran Designation on Driver’s Licenses

North Dakota issues veteran designation identifiers on driver’s licenses and state ID cards. This allows eligible veterans to more easily prove their status when applying for benefits or discounts. Although there is a processing fee, the designation doesn’t expire—the veteran only needs to provide it once and it carries over on their identification.

How to Apply

Apply at your county motor vehicle office with your DD-214 and VA disability rating letter. Contact the North Dakota Department of Transportation for specific plate availability.

North Dakota Veteran Employment Benefits

North Dakota provides strong employment preferences for veterans and military spouses in state, county, and municipal government hiring.

State Employment Veterans’ Preference

Wartime veterans are given preference when applying for state, county, and municipal government job openings under North Dakota Century Code Chapter 37-19.1.

Key provisions:

• Veterans are entitled to preference over all other applicants in appointment or employment by governmental agencies

• A disabled veteran is given preference superior to that given other veterans

• If a veteran possesses the qualifications for the position, they shall be employed, absent justifiable cause documented in writing

• Spouses of honorably discharged veterans who have a service-connected permanent and total disability also may be preferred for employment

• Private employers may also provide preference to veterans for employment

Eligibility: Must have served 180 days or the full period ordered to active duty

Important: Veterans’ preference does not apply to state government internships or current state employees.

Job Service North Dakota – Priority of Service

Job Service North Dakota assures that veterans and eligible spouses of veterans receive access, on a priority of service basis, to the agency’s full range of employment and training services.

Covered persons include:

• A person who served in active military, naval, or air service and was discharged or released under conditions other than dishonorable (including full-time National Guard or Reserve duty)

• Spouses of veterans who died of service-connected disabilities

• Spouses of service members listed as MIA, captured, or forcibly detained for more than 90 days

• Spouses of veterans with total disability resulting from service-connected disabilities

Private Employment Veterans’ Preference

A private, nonpublic employer in North Dakota may provide a preference to a veteran for employment. Spouses of honorably discharged veterans who have a service-connected permanent and total disability also may be preferred for employment.

Workers’ Compensation Premium Credit (SB 2046)

Senate Bill 2046 created a one-time Workers’ Safety Insurance premium credit of up to $250 for new businesses with at least 50% ownership by:

• An active member of the North Dakota National Guard

• A veteran as defined under North Dakota law

• An Armed Forces member

• A surviving spouse of a veteran

Employment Resources

North Dakota Veteran Healthcare Benefits

North Dakota veterans access healthcare through the Fargo VA Health Care System and community-based outpatient clinics across the state.

VA Healthcare Eligibility

Veterans who served in the military and received an honorable discharge may qualify for VA healthcare benefits. Reservists and National Guard members may also qualify based on their service history. Enrollment is free for most qualifying veterans.

Services Available

The Fargo VA Health Care System offers a wide range of services including:

• Primary care and specialty care

• Mental health and PTSD treatment

• Substance abuse treatment

• Whole Health programs including acupuncture, chiropractic, and medical massage

• Geriatrics and extended care

• Emergency care (available only at the Fargo Medical Center)

• Telehealth appointments

• Caregiver support programs

• Women’s health services

Mental Health Resources

A new $21 million outpatient mental wellness and recovery center is being constructed at the Fargo VA campus, expanding capacity for mental health and substance use treatment. The Veterans Crisis Line is available 24/7 by calling 988 and pressing 1.

What Veterans Should Do Next

Visit VA.gov/health-care or call 1-877-222-8387 to check eligibility and apply. NDVA Veterans Benefit Specialists and county VSOs can also assist with enrollment and referrals.

North Dakota Veterans Home (Lisbon)

The North Dakota Veterans Home in Lisbon is a state-operated long-term care facility that has cared for America’s heroes since 1893.

Facility Overview

Address: 1600 Veterans Drive, Lisbon, ND 58054
Phone: 701-683-6500
Website: www.ndvh.nd.gov

The Veterans Home is located on a 90-acre wooded campus bordering the Sheyenne River in southeast Lisbon. It operates:

• 52 skilled nursing home beds

• 98 basic care beds

• Private rooms and bathrooms

• 24-hour nursing staff

• On-site pharmacy (for veterans)

• On-site primary care provider

• Psychiatrist and psychologist visits

• Physical, occupational, and speech therapy services

Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for admission, veterans must meet one of the following criteria:

• Bona fide resident of North Dakota for 30 days

• Must have served in a North Dakota regiment

• Entered the Armed Services as a North Dakota resident

• Spouse or surviving spouse of an above veteran

Important limitations: The NDVH cannot accept residents receiving dialysis treatment. Applicants with a diagnosis of alcohol or substance abuse must have 9–12 months of documented sobriety before acceptance.

Costs

Basic Care: Room and board charges are based on monthly income less medical expenses. Rent is calculated at 55% of net income after subtracting allowable medical expenses. The current rent cap is $1,850.00. Spouses of veterans pay the maximum rate regardless of income or expenses.

Skilled Care: Residents are charged a daily rate as developed by the State of North Dakota Human Services Case Mix System. An MDS assessment is completed within 14 days of admission to determine the daily rate.

Other charges: Haircuts, travel, pharmacy co-pays, and cable ($15.00, must provide own television).

What Families Should Do Next

Contact the Veterans Home directly for an admissions application and eligibility determination. Required documents include DD-214, completed 10-10SH with chest X-ray, award letters from VA, copies of Social Security card, driver’s license, bank statements, insurance cards, and signed authorizations for background checks and medical releases.

North Dakota Veterans Cemetery (Mandan)

The North Dakota Veterans Cemetery in Mandan provides burial benefits for eligible veterans and their families at no cost to the veteran.

Facility Overview

Address: 4606 Highway 1806, Mandan, ND 58554
Phone: 701-667-1418
Website: www.ndvcf.org

The cemetery is located 6.5 miles south of Mandan on Highway 1806 on a 70-acre tract of land in the southwest corner of Fort Abraham Lincoln State Park. It was established by an act of the 1989 Legislative Assembly and opened in July 1992.

Burial statistics: Total interments as of 2024: 12,158 | 3-year average: 580 per year

Burial Eligibility

• Any veteran of wartime or peacetime service who is eligible for burial in a national cemetery, regardless of state of residency

• Spouses and, in some cases, dependents

• Military members on active duty

• Military retirees

• Members and former members of the Selected Reserve who served at least one enlistment term

• Dependent children (under 21, or under 23 if dependent)

• Unmarried adult children of eligible veterans

Discharge requirements: Must be honorable, under honorable, or general conditions for character of service.

Costs

• Veterans: No cost for gravesite, opening/closing, marker, and perpetual care

• Spouses/dependents: Nominal fee may apply

• New benefit: Families may receive partial reimbursement for burial vaults (up to $400.00) for full body burials, retroactive to January 5, 2023

Fargo National Cemetery

A separate VA national cemetery is located in Fargo, complementing the state cemetery in Mandan and expanding burial options for veterans in eastern North Dakota.

What Families Should Do Next

Contact the cemetery office at 701-667-1418 Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. – 4 p.m., to schedule a burial. Pre-registration is available.

North Dakota Veteran Recreation Benefits

North Dakota offers free state park access, discounted hunting and fishing licenses, and other recreational benefits for veterans.

Free Lifetime State Park Permit

North Dakota offers a free lifetime park entrance permit valid at any North Dakota state park or recreation area for:

• Veterans with a 50% or greater service-connected disability rating

• Former U.S. prisoners of war

Veterans with lesser degrees of service-related disabilities may receive a $5 discount** on their annual park permit. Disabled veterans with less than 50% disability may purchase an annual permit for **$20.

How to apply: Contact the North Dakota Parks & Recreation Department at 1600 E. Century Ave., Suite 3, Bismarck, ND 58503-5357, or call (701) 328-5357.

Hunting and Fishing Licenses

North Dakota offers discounted and free hunting and fishing licenses for disabled veterans:

Expanded eligibility: Legislation passed in 2025 expanded access to discounted fishing licenses and a discounted $3 general game and habitat license for disabled veterans.

How to apply: Contact the North Dakota Game and Fish Department for applications and current eligibility thresholds.

National Discount Programs

• Veterans Advantage: Membership program offering discounts on travel, dining, and retail

• GovX: Online marketplace with exclusive pricing for veterans

• ID.me: Verification service unlocking discounts at hundreds of retailers

North Dakota Veteran Housing Benefits

North Dakota offers housing assistance loans and homeownership programs for veterans.

Veterans Aid Loan Program

The NDVA offers a Veterans Aid Loan providing up to $5,000 to help cover urgent housing expenses. Veterans commonly use this loan for:

• Security deposits

• Past-due rent or mortgage payments

• Utility costs

This support is intended to help prevent veterans from becoming homeless due to a temporary crisis.

HomeAccess Program (NDHFA)

The North Dakota Housing Finance Agency’s HomeAccess program offers special needs households—including veterans—the same purchase assistance as the agency’s first-time homebuyers, even if they have previously owned a home.

Eligibility:

• The mortgagor or spouse must have served in the active military, naval, or air service and been discharged under conditions other than dishonorable

• Single-parent households with at least one dependent child residing in the home 50% of the time also qualify

VA Home Loan Guaranty

Veterans can use their VA home loan benefit to purchase homes in North Dakota with no down payment. With full VA entitlement, there is effectively no VA loan limit in 2026.

Key advantages:

• No down payment

• No private mortgage insurance (PMI)

• Veterans receiving VA disability compensation are exempt from the VA funding fee—any rating qualifies

• Purple Heart recipients and many surviving spouses are also exempt from the funding fee

2026 VA mortgage rates: 30-year VA mortgages in North Dakota averaged 6.38% for the week of July 24, 2026, compared to the national average of 6.236%.

What Veterans Should Do Next

Visit VA.gov/housing-assistance or contact the North Dakota Housing Finance Agency for program details. The NDVA can assist with Veterans Aid Loan applications.

North Dakota Veterans Bonus Program

North Dakota has provided bonus compensation to every resident war veteran since World War I. The current bonus program was initiated in the 2005 Legislature.

Eligibility and Amounts

Residency requirement: Limited to residents of North Dakota.

Extended eligibility: The program has been extended to include non-resident North Dakota National Guard members regardless of their state of residency.

How to Apply

Contact the North Dakota Department of Veterans Affairs for eligibility requirements and the application. Visit www.veterans.nd.gov for current program status and funding.

North Dakota Veteran-Owned Business Benefits

North Dakota offers several programs to support veteran entrepreneurs and business owners.

Workers’ Compensation Premium Credit

Under SB 2046 (2025), a one-time Workers’ Safety Insurance premium credit of up to $250 is available for new businesses with at least 50% ownership by:

• An active member of the North Dakota National Guard

• A veteran as defined under North Dakota law

• An Armed Forces member

• A surviving spouse of a veteran

SBA Veterans Advantage Loan Guaranties

The Small Business Administration offers SBA Express loans up to $350,000 with no guaranty fees for veterans, military, Guard, Reserve members, and spouses.

Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Certification

Federal agencies have statutory goals to award 3% of prime contract dollars to service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses each fiscal year. Certification opens both VA-specific and government-wide set-asides.

Veterans Business Outreach Center of the Dakotas

The VBOC provides:

• Foundational training including Boots to Business and B2B Reboot

• Personalized advising to help service members and spouses explore entrepreneurship

• Preparation for business ownership

ND Small Business Development Centers

The ND SBDC and ND APEX Accelerator work alongside the VBOC to ensure every veteran and spouse can access the right resources at the right time for business development and government contracting.

Employment Resources

Recent North Dakota Veteran Legislation (2025–2026)

SB 2046 – Workers’ Compensation Premium Credit

Creates a one-time Workers’ Safety Insurance premium credit of up to $250 for new veteran, National Guard, Armed Forces member, or surviving spouse-owned businesses.

HB 1301 – National Guard Tuition Assistance

Continues and funds the North Dakota National Guard tuition assistance program, providing up to 50% of tuition fees for qualifying Guard members.

2025–27 Legislative Appropriations

• Added funding for 3% employee salary increases on July 1, 2025, and July 1, 2026

• Added $50,000 for veterans’ service officer salary equity increases

• $5.0 million requested to fund the Veterans Bonus Program for North Dakota resident members mobilized after December 5, 1990

Fargo National Cemetery Veterans Memorial Center

Construction is underway on a Veterans Memorial Center at Fargo National Cemetery, providing a gathering area for family and friends and an area to honor veterans.

Expanded Hunting/Fishing License Eligibility

Legislation passed in 2025 expanded eligibility for discounted fishing licenses and a discounted $3 general game and habitat license for disabled veterans.

Common Questions

What is the North Dakota disabled veterans property tax credit?

North Dakota offers a property tax credit for veterans with a 50% or greater service-connected disability. The credit equals the veteran’s disability-rating percentage applied to the first $9,000 of taxable home value, ranging from $4,050 at 50% to $8,100 at 100%. Unremarried surviving spouses may also qualify.

How do I apply for the North Dakota disabled veterans property tax credit?

Obtain the Application for Disabled Veterans Property Tax Credit from your county assessor’s office or www.tax.nd.gov/veterans. Submit it with your DD-214 and VA disability determination by March 31 for the current assessment year.

Does North Dakota tax military retirement pay?

No. North Dakota fully exempts military retirement benefit payments received by retired U.S. armed forces, Reserve, and National Guard members, or their surviving spouses, from state income tax. Attach a copy of Form 1099-R from DFAS to your return.

What education benefits are available for North Dakota veterans?

North Dakota offers tuition waivers for dependents of veterans who were killed in action, died of service-related causes, have a 100% service-connected disability, were POWs, or are MIA. Benefits cover up to 45 months or 10 semesters at state institutions. National Guard members receive up to 50% tuition assistance.

What VA medical facilities are in North Dakota?

The Fargo VA Health Care System is the primary VA medical facility, with a 37-bed acute care hospital, 34-bed Community Living Center, and community-based outpatient clinics in Bismarck, Minot, Grand Forks, and other locations. A new $21 million mental wellness center is under construction.

How do I get free veteran license plates in North Dakota?

Veterans with a 100% VA disability rating (including TDIU) may receive distinctive license plates at no charge and may be exempt from vehicle excise taxes or registration fees on up to two cars. Apply at your county motor vehicle office with your DD-214 and VA rating letter.

Are there free state park permits for North Dakota veterans?

Veterans with a 50% or greater service-connected disability rating and former POWs are eligible for a free lifetime park entrance permit valid at any North Dakota state park. Veterans with lesser disabilities may receive a $5 discount on annual permits.

What hunting and fishing licenses are available for North Dakota veterans?

Veterans with 50%+ service-connected disability may obtain a resident disabled veteran fishing license for $5 and a combined general game, habitat stamp, small game, and furbearer license for $3. Veterans with 100% disability receive a free hunting license.

What employment benefits are available for North Dakota veterans?

Wartime veterans receive preference when applying for state, county, and municipal government jobs. Disabled veterans receive superior preference. Job Service North Dakota provides priority of service for veterans and eligible spouses. A one-time workers’ compensation premium credit of up to $250 is available for new veteran-owned businesses.

What is the North Dakota Veterans Home?

The North Dakota Veterans Home in Lisbon is a state-operated facility with 52 skilled nursing beds and 98 basic care beds. It has cared for veterans since 1893. Eligibility requires North Dakota residency or service in a North Dakota regiment. Basic care rent is calculated at 55% of net income with a cap of $1,850.

Can I be buried in the North Dakota Veterans Cemetery?

Yes. Any veteran eligible for burial in a national cemetery may be buried at the North Dakota Veterans Cemetery in Mandan. Spouses and dependents may also qualify. Veterans are buried at no cost. Contact 701-667-1418 to schedule a burial.

What is the North Dakota Veterans Bonus?

North Dakota provides bonus compensation to resident veterans mobilized for service. National Guard and Reserve members receive $50 per month for domestic service (up to $900) and $100 per month for overseas service (up to $1,800). The program was initiated in the 2005 Legislature.

Does North Dakota offer housing assistance for veterans?

Yes. The Veterans Aid Loan Program provides up to $5,000 for urgent housing expenses including security deposits, past-due rent or mortgage payments, and utility costs. The NDHFA HomeAccess program offers purchase assistance to veteran households.

How do I apply for VA healthcare in North Dakota?

Visit VA.gov/health-care or call 1-877-222-8387. The Fargo VA Health Care System serves North Dakota and northwest Minnesota veterans. County Veterans Service Officers can assist with enrollment and referrals.

Key Takeaways

• North Dakota’s Disabled Veterans Property Tax Credit scales with VA rating—from $4,050 at 50% disability to $8,100 at 100% disability.

• Military retirement pay is fully exempt from North Dakota state income tax, including Reserve and National Guard retirement.

• The property tax credit filing deadline is March 31—administered through county assessor’s offices.

• Tuition waivers cover up to 45 months for dependents of 100% disabled, KIA, POW/MIA veterans at state institutions.

• North Dakota National Guard members receive up to 50% tuition assistance plus a 25% tuition waiver.

• Veterans with 50%+ disability get free lifetime state park permits; those with lesser disabilities receive a $5 discount.

• Free hunting and fishing licenses are available for veterans with 50%+ service-connected disability.

• The Fargo VA Health Care System serves North Dakota and northwest Minnesota with a 37-bed hospital and community clinics.

• The North Dakota Veterans Home in Lisbon provides skilled nursing and basic care with rent capped at $1,850 per month.

• The North Dakota Veterans Cemetery in Mandan provides free burial for eligible veterans and spouses.

Official Resources

• North Dakota Department of Veterans Affairs — www.veterans.nd.gov | 701-239-7165 | 1-866-634-8387

• Fargo VA Health Care System — 2101 Elm Street North, Fargo, ND 58102 | 701-232-3241 | 800-410-9723

• VA Regional Office – Fargo — 2101 North Elm Street, Fargo, ND 58102 | 800-827-1000

• North Dakota Veterans Home — 1600 Veterans Drive, Lisbon, ND 58054 | 701-683-6500

• North Dakota Veterans Cemetery — 4606 Highway 1806, Mandan, ND 58554 | 701-667-1418

• North Dakota Tax Department — www.tax.nd.gov | 701-328-7988 | 1-877-649-0112

• North Dakota Parks & Recreation — www.parkrec.nd.gov | 701-328-5357

• North Dakota Game and Fish Department — www.gf.nd.gov | 701-328-6300

• Job Service North Dakota — www.jobsnd.com | 701-328-5000

• VA.gov — Apply for VA healthcare, disability, education, and home loan benefits

• SSA.gov — Social Security benefits information

• IRS.gov — Federal tax information for veterans

• USA.gov — General government services

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