Montana Disabled Veteran Assistance Program (MDV), Property Tax Reduction
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MDV reduces the property tax rate on the homes of disabled Veterans or their unremarried surviving spouse. For homes on agricultural or forest land, the benefit applies to the home and the one-acre homes site. Depending on the marital status and income of the homeowner, the tax rate is reduced by 100%, 80%, 70% or 50% of the normal tax rate. The income ranges are updated each year for inflation. Income Guidelines Single Married or Head of Household Surviving Spouse Reduction $0 - $48,152 $0 - $57,781 $0 - $40,127 100% $48,153 - $52,968 $57,782 - $62,598 $40,128 - $44,942 80% $52,969 -…
Who qualifies
To qualify for the MDV property tax reduction Veterans must meet the following requirements: Own a home or currently under a contract to purchase a home; Live in the home as their primary residence for at least seven months of the year; Have a 100% service-connected disability rating from the VA (must provide a verifying eligibility); Have a Federal Adjusted Gross Income (FAGI), excluding capital income or loss, below the following thresholds: Single - $62,598; Married or Head of Household - $72,229; Unremarried surviving spouse - $54,573; ; A surviving spouse must meet the following requirements to be eligible: Owner occupant of the home; Unremarried; Surviving spouse of a Veteran who died while serving on active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces, or; Surviving spouse of a Veteran who was 100% disabled, or was paid at the 100% disabled rate by the VA for a service-connected disability at th
How to apply
Armed Forces, or; Surviving spouse of a Veteran who was 100% disabled, or was paid at the 100% disabled rate by the VA for a service-connected disability at the time of death, or; Surviving spouse of a Veteran who died as a result of a service-connected disability; Applicants can file using the , or by submitting a completed and return it with any other required documentation (listed on the application) to the nearest Montana Department of Revenue Field Office.
Deadline
Applications must be post marked or hand-delivered by April 15.
Montana resident retired service members who are working in the state may be eligible for an exemption of part of their military retired pay. This exemption is available for working retired service members who become Montana residents after June 30, 2023, or were a Montana resident before they began receiving military retired pay. The exemption is equal to the lesser of half of the taxpayer’s military retirement income or the amount of Montana source wage income. This exemption is for five consecutive years after meeting eligibility requirements and is scheduled to expire in tax year 2033.…
Who qualifies
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How to apply
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Military disability retirement pay received as a pension, annuity or similar allowance for personal injury or sickness resulting from active service in the U.S. Armed Forces should not be included in taxable income. Some of the payments which are considered disability benefits include: Disability compensation and pension payments for disabilities paid to Veterans or their families; Grants for homes designed for wheelchair living; Grants for motor vehicles for Veterans who lost their sight or the use of limbs, or; Benefits under a dependent-care assistance program; See for more information.
Who qualifies
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How to apply
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DIC is a tax-free monetary benefit paid to eligible survivors of service members who died in the line of duty or eligible survivors of Veterans whose death resulted from a service-connected injury or disease.
Who qualifies
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How to apply
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Montana Income Tax Subtraction for Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP), Reserve Component Survivor Benefit Plan (RCSBP), and Retired Serviceman’s Family Protection Plan (RSFPP) Annuities
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Montana residents receiving military survivor benefits can subtract 50% of the survivor annuities. This exemption is available for beneficiaries who become Montana residents after June 30, 2023, or who were a Montana resident before they began receiving survivor annuities. This exemption is for five consecutive years after meeting eligibility requirements and is scheduled to expire in tax year 2033.
Who qualifies
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How to apply
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Property owned by a Veteran’s organization that is used primarily for educational, fraternal, benevolent, or purely public charitable purposes rather than for gain or profit, and any personal property used in the building, is exempt from taxes. All property, real or personal, under the control of a legal guardian for an incompetent U.S. Armed Forces Veteran or minor dependent of a Veteran, is exempt from all taxes. To be considered eligible for a tax exemption the property must have been paid for with funds received from the U.S. Government as a pension, compensation, insurance, adjusted…
Who qualifies
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How to apply
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Veteran Designation on Montana Driver Licenses and ID Cards
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Veterans who received an honorable discharge from the U.S. Armed Forces are eligible to have a Veteran designation on their Montana driver License or ID card. Veterans are required to provide a copy of one of the following documents to prove eligibility: Certified copy of DD214 indicating they received an honorable discharge; VA Healthcare card; Retired military ID card; Documentation obtained from the Montana Veteran Affairs Division confirming Veteran status; There is no additional cost to add a Veteran designation, however standard will apply Veterans can add the designation at a , or…
Who qualifies
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How to apply
Veterans are required to provide a copy of one of the following documents to prove eligibility: Certified copy of DD214 indicating they received an honorable discharge; VA Healthcare card; Retired military ID card; Documentation obtained from the Montana Veteran Affairs Division confirming Veteran status; There is no additional cost to add a Veteran designation, however standard will apply Veterans can add the designation at a , or they can mail a completed , required documentation and fee to: M
Montana Vehicle Registration Fee and Cemetery Fee Waivers for Veterans and Surviving Spouses
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Montana motor vehicle registration fees and, in some cases, the Veterans cemetery fee, may be waived for eligible Veterans and surviving spouses who purchase military or Veteran license plates.
Who qualifies
Veterans who meet one of the following requirements are eligible for fee waivers: Purple Heart recipients who have a 50% or more service-connected disability rating from the VA (Veterans cemetery fee is not waived for this license plate); 100% disability rating from the VA or is paid at the 100% disabled rate for a service-connected disability; Veterans must provide a verifying eligibility. The unremarried surviving spouse of a deceased service member or Veteran who meets one of the following criteria: Was a prisoner of war; Had a 100% disability rating from the VA or is paid at the 100% disabled rate for a service-connected disability; Had a 50% or greater disability rating and was awarded the Purple Heart (Veterans cemetery fee is not waived for this license plate); Was killed while serving on active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces; Died from a service-connected injury or disability; Sur
How to apply
For more information and to apply applicants should contact their local county treasurer.
Montana offers 24 distinctive license plate designs to honor the service and sacrifice of eligible service members, Veterans, retired service members, and certain family members. Specific eligibility and documentation requirements apply. All Military and Veteran license plates may be purchased at a . Eligibility requirements for all license plates can be found in .
Who qualifies
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How to apply
Specific eligibility and documentation requirements apply.
Honorably discharged Veterans who received the Purple Heart are eligible for the Montana Purple Heart license plate. Applicants will be required to provide a copy of the DD214, medal certificate, or official orders as proof of eligibility. The Montana Veterans Cemetery fee is waived for this license plate if the Veteran has a 100% disability rating.
Who qualifies
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How to apply
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The Montana Disabled Veteran license plate is offered to eligible disabled Veterans. These license plates authorize disabled parking privileges. This license plate cannot be transferred to a surviving spouse. The Montana Veterans Cemetery fee is waived for this license plate and there are no renewal fees.
Who qualifies
Disabled Veterans must have been honorably discharged from the U.S. Armed Forces and meet one of the following requirements: Awarded the Purple Heart and has a service-connected disability rating from the VA of 50% or greater (must provide and copy of DD214 to verify eligibility); 100% disability rating from the VA or is paid at the 100% disabled rate for a service-connected disability (must provide VA Benefit Summary Letter)
How to apply
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Veterans who served on active duty (other than for training) in the U.S. Army and received an honorable discharge are eligible for the Montana Army Veteran license plate. A surviving spouse of a deceased Veteran who was eligible for this license plate are also eligible to apply. This license plate will have the seal of the Veteran’s branch of service. Veterans will be required to provide a copy of their DD214 or other official documentation to verify their character of discharge and their branch of service.
Who qualifies
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How to apply
A surviving spouse of a deceased Veteran who was eligible for this license plate are also eligible to apply.
The Montana Gold Star Family license plate is offered to eligible family members of a service member who was killed in armed conflict while serving in the U.S. Armed Forces.
Who qualifies
Family members who are eligible for a are eligible for the Montana Gold Star Family license plates: Surviving spouse; Parents, stepparents, adoptive parents, and foster parents in loco parentis; Children, stepchildren and adopted children; Siblings, half siblings; Applicants must complete the and provide the service member’s DD1300 Report of Casualty or death notice as well as documentation to prove family relationship by mail to the Montana Veterans Affairs for verification: Montana Veterans Affairs Division PO Box 4789 Fort Harrison, MT 59636 After verification applicants will receive a letter showing eligibility which can be taken to their to apply.
How to apply
Family members who are eligible for a are eligible for the Montana Gold Star Family license plates: Surviving spouse; Parents, stepparents, adoptive parents, and foster parents in loco parentis; Children, stepchildren and adopted children; Siblings, half siblings; Applicants must complete the and provide the service member’s DD1300 Report of Casualty or death notice as well as documentation to prove family relationship by mail to the Montana Veterans Affairs for verification: Montana Veterans Af
Discounted Montana Department of Fish, Wildlife and Parks Licenses for Combat Disabled Veterans
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A disabled Veteran or a disabled service member serving in the U.S. Armed Forces who has a permanent, substantial combat-connected disability that causes a significant impairment of their functional ability may purchase certain tags or licenses for half price. Eligible applicants can purchase the following for half price: Class A-3 deer A tag; Class A-4 deer B tag; Class B-7 deer A tag; Class B-8 deer B tag; Special antelope license; Applicants must submit a completed and a copy of their verifying eligibility. Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks Licensing Bureau – Combat 1420 East Sixth…
Who qualifies
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How to apply
Eligible applicants can purchase the following for half price: Class A-3 deer A tag; Class A-4 deer B tag; Class B-7 deer A tag; Class B-8 deer B tag; Special antelope license; Applicants must submit a completed and a copy of their verifying eligibility. Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks Licensing Bureau – Combat 1420 East Sixth Avenue PO Box 200701 Helena, MT 59620-0701 For more information, please contact the Montana Department of Fish, Wildlife and Parks Licensing Unit by calling 406-444-2950.
The Montana Department of Fish, Wildlife and Parks offers a reduction in licensing requirements for resident Purple Heart recipients or nonresident Veterans who are a member of the . Resident Purple Heart recipients can fish and hunt game birds (not including wild turkeys) and are only required to purchase a Wildlife Conservation License and a Resident Aquatic Invasive Species Prevention Pass. Other licenses are not required. Nonresident Purple Heart recipients are eligible for the same benefits above but only during expeditions arranged by a nonprofit organization that uses fishing and…
Who qualifies
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How to apply
For more information, please contact the Montana Department of Fish, Wildlife and Parks by calling 406-444-2535 or by email to fwpgen@mt.gov .
Montana Fishing Benefits for Veterans in U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Hospitals
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Veterans who are patients at a VA Hospital can fish without a license in Montana. The Veteran must carry documentation signed by the VA hospital staff indicating they are currently a patient instead of a license. For more information, please contact the Montana Department of Fish, Wildlife and Parks by calling 406-444-2535 or by email to fwpgen@mt.gov .
Who qualifies
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How to apply
For more information, please contact the Montana Department of Fish, Wildlife and Parks by calling 406-444-2535 or by email to fwpgen@mt.gov .
Donated Montana Hunting Licenses for Disabled Service Members and Veterans
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Montana residents can donate hunting licenses to be reissued to a disabled Veteran or disabled service member. Donated licenses may only be used during hunting expeditions arranged by nonprofit organizations that use hunting as part of their rehabilitation services. Veterans are not required to be Montana residents or maintain a wildlife conservation license to receive a donated license. Those eligible for donated licenses are: Purple Heart recipients; Veterans who were medically retired due to wounds or injuries received in combat and have a 70% or greater disability rating from the VA or…
Who qualifies
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How to apply
Armed Forces; Service member serving on active duty while receiving medical treatment at a medical facility; For more information, please contact the Montana Department of Fish, Wildlife and Parks by calling 406-444-2535 or by email to fwpgen@mt.gov .
Montana State Parks and Camping Discount for Veterans
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Montana resident Veterans receive a 50% discount on camping fees (does not apply to electrical fees) at Montana State Parks. Proof of eligibility to receive the discount includes a DD214, VA ID card or a Montana driver license with a Veteran designation.
Who qualifies
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How to apply
Montana resident Veterans receive a 50% discount on camping fees (does not apply to electrical fees) at Montana State Parks.
The Montana Board of Regents of Higher Education offers tuition waivers for Veterans, National Guard service members and war orphans at campuses of the . Waivers only apply toward tuition and does not apply to any required fees. No combination of waivers or discounts can exceed the total tuition charged by the campus. Montana National Guard Tuition Waiver: Montana National Guard Service members must meet the following requirements to be eligible for a tuition waiver: Serving in the Montana National Guard no later than the third week of the first semester for which the waiver is being…
Who qualifies
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How to apply
Waivers only apply toward tuition and does not apply to any required fees. To apply go to the .
Deadline
Montana National Guard Tuition Waiver: Montana National Guard Service members must meet the following requirements to be eligible for a tuition waiver: Serving in the Montana National Guard no later than the third week of the first semester for which the waiver is being requested; Certified as a Montana National Guard Service member in good standing and has completed Initial Entry Training; Mainta
Montana offers Veterans’ Employment Preference when hiring for public employment. Preference is granted by adding points to scored hiring processes or by guaranteeing an interview. When a public employer uses a scored procedure, an eligible applicant will have the following percentage points of the total possible points added to the scored procedure: 5 percentage points if the applicant is a Veteran; 10 percentage points if the applicant is a disabled Veteran or an eligible relative; When a public employer uses a selection procedure other than a scored procedure, they will give preference…
Who qualifies
To be eligible for preference applicants must meet the following requirements: U.S. citizen; Meets the minimum qualifications required for the position; Veterans must meet one of the following requirements: Served on active duty for 180 days or more (other than for training) in the U.S. Armed Forces and received an honorable discharge, or; Reserve component service member who served on active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces during a time of war or when a Campaign or Expeditionary medal was awarded and received an honorable discharge, or; Montana National Guard Service member who has successfully completed six years of Service in the U.S. Armed Forces (three of which must have been in the Montana National Guard); Disabled Veterans must have received an honorable discharge and meet one of the following requirements: Has a service-connected disability rating from the VA or their branch of ser
How to apply
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Montana Veteran Hiring Preference for Private Employers
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Montana private sector employers may adopt an employment policy that gives preference in hiring to a Veteran. A private sector employer includes for-profit and not-for-profit employers.
Who qualifies
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How to apply
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Employment Specialists at Montana Job Service Centers assist service members who are leaving the U.S. Armed Forces, Veterans and their spouses, find meaningful careers by offering employment, training and placement services. Some of the services offered include: Work registration; Resume and cover letter assistance; Application assistance; Interview assistance; Resource center; On-the-Job training opportunities; ; Education and training; Licensing and certification; Montana Job Service Centers offer priority of service to Veterans who served on active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces or…
Who qualifies
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How to apply
Some of the services offered include: Work registration; Resume and cover letter assistance; Application assistance; Interview assistance; Resource center; On-the-Job training opportunities; ; Education and training; Licensing and certification; Montana Job Service Centers offer priority of service to Veterans who served on active duty in the U.S. Priority of service means: Receiving earlier access to a service or resource than those who are not eligible; When services or resources are limited,
MMFRF provides monetary grants to families of Montana National Guard and U.S. Armed Forces Reserve service members who are on federal active duty in support of a contingency operation, on or after April 28, 2007. MMFRF grants are intended to help Montana families pay for the costs of food, housing, utilities, medical services, and other expenses that become difficult to afford when a wage-earner has temporarily left civilian employment to be placed on active duty. Status-Based Grant: The status-based grant offers a flat fee of $250 for each eligible dependent to help offset and pay costs…
Who qualifies
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How to apply
Armed Forces Reserve service member serving on federal active duty in support of a contingency operation for at least 30 consecutive days Service member’s pay grade is no higher than O-3 or W-3 at the time of application; ; Family member is enrolled in the Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System (DEERS) as a dependent; Submit a completed and signed application, ; Need-Based Grant: The need-based grant helps families who experience a decrease in household income or a financial hardship du
Montana has three Veterans’ homes that offer affordable long-term care to aged and disabled Veterans as well as their eligible spouses. Veterans’ Homes Amenities: Reduced costs for eligible Veterans; Rehabilitation services – physical, occupational and speech therapies; Nursing and domiciliary (assisted living) units; Memory care; Services, programs, and activities specifically for Veterans; Montana State Veterans’ Homes Locations: - 117 bed facility 400 Veterans Drive Columbia Falls, MT 59912 Phone: 406-892-3256 Fax: 406-892-0256 - 80 bed facility 2000 Montana Avenue Glendive, MT 59330…
Who qualifies
To be eligible for admission applicants must meet the following requirements: Honorably discharged Veteran, their spouse or surviving spouse; 55 years old or older, exceptions are authorized for applicants younger than 55 who are invalid or unable to earn a living; Meet medical requirements for intermediate nursing care or domiciliary care; Must not have a mental condition that creates a risk to other residents and staff; requires that consideration must also be given to an applicant’s: Age; Physical and mental status; Ability or inability to find suitable alternative accommodations; Length of time as a Montana resident; Gender as it relates to availability of appropriate living space; Ability of the Montana Veterans' home to meet the applicant’s needs; Other admission requirements established by the Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services; Interested applicants should con
How to apply
To be eligible for admission applicants must meet the following requirements: Honorably discharged Veteran, their spouse or surviving spouse; 55 years old or older, exceptions are authorized for applicants younger than 55 who are invalid or unable to earn a living; Meet medical requirements for intermediate nursing care or domiciliary care; Must not have a mental condition that creates a risk to other residents and staff; requires that consideration must also be given to an applicant’s: Age; Phy
Montana has three State Veterans cemeteries and one Tribal Veterans cemetery that offer a dignified final resting place for Veterans and their eligible family members. Montana State Veterans Cemetery Locations: 3550 Heroes Road Fort Harrison, MT 59636 Phone: 406-324-4793 Fax: 406-417-3301 Highway 59 and Cemetery Road Miles City, MT 59301 Phone: 406-721-2945 Fax: 406-417-3291 1911 Tower Street Missoula, MT 59804 Phone: 406-721-2995 Fax: 406-417-3287 Apsaalooke Veterans Cemetery (administered by the Crow Tribe of Indians) Highway 1 and Xavier Street Crow Agency, MT 59022 Phone: 406-620-3504…
Who qualifies
Eligibility requirements for burials in Montana State Veterans Cemeteries are the same as for VA National Cemeteries. Exact eligibility requirements can viewed at the . The following are the general eligibility requirements: Discharged from active duty service in the U.S. Armed Forces under conditions other than dishonorable, or; Died while serving on active duty, or; Served at least 20 years in the National Guard or U.S. Armed Forces Reserves and qualified for military retired pay (or would have qualified except death occurred before age 60), or; Reserve component service members if they were activated for federal service, (active duty for training does not qualify); Spouses and children (burial of dependent children is limited to unmarried children under 21 years old, or 23 years old if a full-time student at an approved educational institution, or a child who develops a lifelong disab
How to apply
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The Montana Honor and Remember Medallion may be awarded to the family members of a service member who was killed or listed as missing in action during a period of armed conflict.
Who qualifies
For a service member to be eligible for an Honor and Remember Medallion they must meet the following requirements: Montana resident; Was serving on active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces; Killed in action or declared missing in action on or after September 8, 1939, in an operation recognized by the Department of Defense (listed on the application) under one of the following circumstances: Engaged in action against an enemy of the U.S.; Serving with friendly foreign forces engaged in armed conflict in which the U.S. is not involved against an opposing armed force; Engaged in armed conflict against an opposing foreign force, or; ; Declared missing in action; Family members eligible to request an Honor and Remember Medallion are: Surviving spouse; Parents, adoptive parents, and foster parents in loco parentis; Children, stepchildren and adopted children; Siblings, half siblings; Grandparents;
How to apply
Armed Forces; Killed in action or declared missing in action on or after September 8, 1939, in an operation recognized by the Department of Defense (listed on the application) under one of the following circumstances: Engaged in action against an enemy of the U.S.; Serving with friendly foreign forces engaged in armed conflict in which the U.S.