Nevada Veteran Benefits (2026 Guide)
A complete guide to state-level benefits for veterans living in Nevada, including property tax exemptions, education programs, employment preference, and more. These benefits are in addition to your federal VA benefits.
Official source: Nevada veterans affairs agency — applications, forms, and current filing deadlines come from the state directly.
Benefits at a Glance
Nevada has no state income tax, property tax exemptions for disabled veterans, and a military presence centered on Nellis Air Force Base and Naval Air Station Fallon.
Getting help in Nevada
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Nevada Department of Veterans Services
Phone: (775) 688-1653
9400 Gateway Drive, Suite A, Reno, NV 89521
Verified September 2026. Call to confirm before you travel.
Local veterans offices
Some Nevada counties have a veterans service office, and state law does not require one.
NDVS Veterans Service Officers (state sites)
Verified October 2026.
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Tax exemption based on wartime service and disability
Nevada provides a property tax exemption for veterans with qualifying wartime service — no disability rating required — and a separate exemption for veterans with a service-connected disability of 60% or more, set by rating (60-79%, 80-99%, or total and permanent). A veteran may claim only one of the two. The amounts are adjusted each fiscal year.
Income Tax Benefits
No state income tax
Nevada has no state income tax. All income, including military retirement pay, is tax-free at the state level.
Hunting & Fishing Licenses
$15 annual hunting and fishing license for 50%+ disabled veterans
Nevada sells a Resident Disabled Veteran Specialty Combination Hunting and Fishing License for $15, valid for one year from purchase, to bona fide Nevada residents (present in the state for the six months before applying) with a service-connected disability of 50 percent or more and an honorable discharge or certificate of satisfactory service.
Education Benefits
In-state tuition for veterans at Nevada public colleges
Veterans receive in-state tuition at NSHE institutions regardless of residency duration.
Employment & Hiring Preference
Veterans preference in state employment
Nevada grants veterans preference in state employment — 5 points for veterans, 10 points for disabled veterans on competitive exams. Nevada Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation provides veteran-specific workforce services.
Vehicles & DMV
Free disabled veteran license plates
Free "Disabled Veteran" license plates for veterans with service-connected disability.
State Parks
Free day-use for disabled veterans
Nevada state parks offer free day-use admission for veterans with service-connected disability.
Housing & Veterans Homes
Nevada State Veterans Home in Boulder City
The Nevada State Veterans Home in Boulder City provides skilled nursing and assisted living for eligible veterans. Southern Nevada also has significant HUD-VASH and SSVF resources through the Las Vegas VA.
Veterans in Nevada
Nevada's roughly 205,000 veterans benefit from the state's no-income-tax policy and a VA healthcare network anchored by the VA Southern Nevada Healthcare System in Las Vegas and the VA Sierra Nevada Health Care System in Reno. Nellis Air Force Base and Creech Air Force Base are major employers in the Las Vegas area, and Naval Air Station Fallon serves as the home of the Navy's TOPGUN school. The Nevada Department of Veterans Services operates veteran service offices across the state and runs the Southern Nevada and Northern Nevada State Veterans Homes.
Frequently Asked Questions About Nevada Veteran Benefits
Does Nevada offer property tax exemptions for veterans?
Tax exemption based on wartime service and disability. Nevada provides a property tax exemption for veterans with qualifying wartime service — no disability rating required — and a separate exemption for veterans with a service-connected disability of 60% or more, set by rating (60-79%, 80-99%, or total and permanent). A veteran may claim only one of the two. The amounts are adjusted each fiscal year.
Does Nevada have a state income tax?
No state income tax. Nevada has no state income tax. All income, including military retirement pay, is tax-free at the state level.
What education benefits does Nevada offer veterans?
In-state tuition for veterans at Nevada public colleges. Veterans receive in-state tuition at NSHE institutions regardless of residency duration.
Do veterans get free or discounted hunting and fishing licenses in Nevada?
$15 annual hunting and fishing license for 50%+ disabled veterans. Nevada sells a Resident Disabled Veteran Specialty Combination Hunting and Fishing License for $15, valid for one year from purchase, to bona fide Nevada residents (present in the state for the six months before applying) with a service-connected disability of 50 percent or more and an honorable discharge or certificate of satisfactory service.
Does Nevada give veterans hiring preference for state jobs?
Veterans preference in state employment. Nevada grants veterans preference in state employment — 5 points for veterans, 10 points for disabled veterans on competitive exams. Nevada Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation provides veteran-specific workforce services.
Are there veterans homes or housing programs in Nevada?
Nevada State Veterans Home in Boulder City. The Nevada State Veterans Home in Boulder City provides skilled nursing and assisted living for eligible veterans. Southern Nevada also has significant HUD-VASH and SSVF resources through the Las Vegas VA.
Do veterans get free or discounted state park access in Nevada?
Free day-use for disabled veterans. Nevada state parks offer free day-use admission for veterans with service-connected disability.
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