New Hampshire offers several property tax credits for Veterans, their spouse or surviving spouse. New Hampshire statutes authorizes a standard deduction and establishes an additional amount that may be adopted by local municipalities. Please visit the for a complete listing of exemptions offered by each municipality. Applicants should contact their Municipal tax collectors for more information and to apply. Veterans Organization Tax Exemption: Property owned and operated by national Veterans' organizations are exempt from taxes. Standard and Optional War Time Veteran Tax Credit: Wartime…
Who qualifies
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How to apply
Please visit the for a complete listing of exemptions offered by each municipality. Applicants should contact their Municipal tax collectors for more information and to apply.
$700+ property tax credit for P&T service-connected veterans
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A standard $700 yearly credit on your home's property tax. Your town may adopt an optional credit of $701 to $5,000; the optional credit replaces the other veteran credits rather than adding to them.
Who qualifies
Honorable discharge and total and permanent service-connected disability (or double amputee/paraplegic), or unremarried surviving spouse. Must be your principal residence.
How to apply
Give your assessors or selectmen VA certification of the P&T rating.
Deadline
By April 15 for the tax year (form PA-29); confirm with your town.
Full property tax exemption on a specially adapted home
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A P&T veteran who is blind, paraplegic or a double amputee from service and owns a VA-assisted specially adapted homestead is exempt from all property tax on it. Surviving spouses are also exempt.
"Veteran" Indicator on New Hampshire Driver Licenses or ID Cards
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New Hampshire Veteranswho received an honorable discharge can request a Veteran indicator on their New Hampshire driver license, commercial driver license or non-driver ID. There is no cost to add the Veteran designation during regular renewal periods. Veterans who wish to add the indicator outside of their renewal period must pay a $10 fee for a replacement license or ID card.
Who qualifies
Veterans who received an honorable discharge from the U.S. Armed Forces are eligible for a Veteran indicator. To apply Veterans are required to provide a completed or , and show official documentation (DD214, discharge documents, etc.) as proof of honorable service at any New Hampshire Division of Motor Vehicles locations.
How to apply
To apply Veterans are required to provide a completed or , and show official documentation (DD214, discharge documents, etc.) as proof of honorable service at any New Hampshire Division of Motor Vehicles locations.
New Hampshire Disabled Veteran Driver License Fee Exemption
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The New Hampshire Division of Motor Vehicles does not charge a fee for a driver license for a Veteran who is an amputee or paraplegic and receive a specially adapted vehicle from the VA. This fee exemption also applies to Veterans who have a total and permanent, service-connected disability rating from the VA.
Who qualifies
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How to apply
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New Hampshire Registration Fee Exemption for Eligible Veterans
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The New Hampshire Division of Motor Vehicles does not charge any vehicle registration fees for Veterans who meet one of the following requirements: Service-connected total and permanent disability rating from the VA; Totally blind due to a service-connected cause; Amputee or paraplegic due to a service-connected cause and received funds from the federal government for a specially adapted vehicle; Honorably discharged former prisoner of war; ,
Who qualifies
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How to apply
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New Hampshire offers 12 distinctive military and Veteran license plate designs to honor the service and sacrifice of eligible service members, Veterans, retired service members and eligible family members. Each license plate has specific eligibility and documentation requirements. Samples of the various New Hampshire license plates can be found on the . Military and Veteran license plates can be applied for using the . Applicants can apply at their nearest or that processes vehicle registrations, or by mail to: NH Dept. of Safety DMV - Registration Bureau 23 Hazen Drive Concord, NH 03305…
Who qualifies
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How to apply
Applicants can apply at their nearest or that processes vehicle registrations, or by mail to: NH Dept. There are no number plate fees, but regular registration fees will apply.
New Hampshire Veteran and Gold Star Family Decal License Plates
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The New Hampshire Division of Veterans Services (NHDVS) offers military service related decals that can be placed on the New Hampshire Veteran Decal license plates. The NHDVS offers the following decals: Branch of service; Medals for valor Medal of Honor; Distinguished Service Cross; Navy Cross; Air Force Cross; Silver Star; Bronze Star with “V” Device; ; Medals for heroism Distinguished Flying Cross; Army Soldier's Medal; Navy and Marine Corps Medal; Airman's Medal; Coast Guard Medal; ; Medals for distinguished service Distinguished Service Medal; Defense Distinguished Service Medal;…
Who qualifies
Veteran Decal Eligibility: Veterans must have served four or more years in an active or reserve component of the U.S. Armed Forces and received an honorable discharge or continue to serve. Applicants are required to provide official documentation as proof of eligibility. See for a list of acceptable documents. Gold Star Family Decal Eligibility: The following family members of a service member who was killed while serving in the U.S. Armed Forces are eligible for the Gold Star Family decal: Surviving spouse; Grand parents; Parents, stepparents, adoptive parents; Child, stepchild, adopted child; Sibling, half sibling, stepsibling; Applicants are required to provide a copy of the service members' DD1300, Report of Casualty as proof of eligibility. All decals except the Gold Star Family decal require a $10 fee, Gold Star Family decals are provided free of charge. Applicants must send a comp
How to apply
Applicants must send a completed application, fee (if required), required documentation, and a self-addressed envelope to: NHDVS c/o Service Decals 275 Chestnut Street Rm.
No registration fees for veterans who are P&T service-connected disabled, totally blind from service, or certain amputee/paraplegic veterans with VA-provided vehicles. Eligible DV plates also park free.
New Hampshire Free or Reduced Fee Lifetime Hunting and Fishing Licenses for Disabled Veterans
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The New Hampshire Fish and Game Department offers free or reduced fee lifetime Fish and Game Licenses for eligible Veterans.
Who qualifies
Honorably discharged resident Veterans who have a service-connected, total and permanent disability rating from the VA are eligible free lifetime licenses. A $10 administrative fee is charged once, when applying. Veterans who have at least an 80% but not 100% disability rating from the VA for at least two years may purchase a lifetime license for half price. A $10 administrative fee is charged, once when applying. Veterans can apply by submitting the appropriate application, any required documentation (listed on the application) and required fees to: New Hampshire Fish and Game Department 11 Hazen Drive Concord, NH 03301
How to apply
Veterans can apply by submitting the appropriate application, any required documentation (listed on the application) and required fees to: New Hampshire Fish and Game Department 11 Hazen Drive Concord, NH 03301
New Hampshire Veterans with any percentage of service-connected disability from the VA are not charged a fee for day-use admission to New Hampshire state parks. Any additional fees for the use of ski lifts, food service, campgrounds, etc. still apply. To be eligible Veterans must have either New Hampshire Disabled Veteran license plates or a letter from the VA certifying they have a service-connected disability. New Hampshire service members, in pay grades E-1 through E-6, serving in an active or reserve component of the U.S. Armed Forces as well as retired service members, their spouse or…
Who qualifies
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Free Tuition for Children of New Hampshire Resident Service Members Declared Missing-in-Action or Prisoners of War
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The child of a resident service member who was serving in the U.S. Armed Forces and was declared missing in action or a prisoner of war after February 28, 1961, is entitled to free tuition at a , or at a college or university in the . The child of the service member is eligible as long as the parent is listed as missing or captured. For more information, please call 603-862-0355.
Who qualifies
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How to apply
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Free Tuition for Children of New Hampshire Resident Disabled Veterans
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The children of resident disabled Veterans are eligible for free tuition at a school at a , or at a college or university in the .
Who qualifies
For the child to be eligible the Veteran parent must meet the following requirements: Received an honorable discharge; New Hampshire resident; 100% total and permanent service-connected disability rating from the VA; Entered the U.S. Armed Forces from New Hampshire, or was a resident when they received their disability rating; For the child to be eligible they must meet the following requirements: Biological, adopted or stepchild of an eligible Veteran; Eligibility ends at the end of the semester in which they reach the age of 27; For more information, please call 603-862-0355.
How to apply
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The children of resident Veterans who died during wartime service or died from a service-connected disability, that is a result of that wartime service, can receive a scholarship for up to $2,500 per year for four years. This scholarship may be used at a , or at a college or university in the .
Who qualifies
For the child to be eligible the Veteran Parent must meet the following requirements: Killed while serving on active duty during a recognized wartime period or from a disability that was a result of that service; New Hampshire resident at the time of their death; For the child to be eligible they must be New Hampshire residents and be between the ages of 16 and 25. For more information, please call 603-862-0355.
How to apply
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New Hampshire offers state employment hiring preferences to Veterans, disabled Veterans and their spouse or unremarried surviving spouse, when hiring for: State Liquor Commission Employees - Veterans who received an honorable discharge from active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces after serving at least 90 days during a wartime period ; New Hampshire Veterans Home Commandant and Employees - Veterans who received an honorable discharge from service in the U.S. Armed Forces ; State and Local Government Employees - Veterans who received an honorable discharge from active duty service in the U.S.…
Who qualifies
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How to apply
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New Hampshire Private Employer Veterans Hiring Preference
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Privately owned companies in New Hampshire may establish a Veterans preference employment policy. Any preferential hiring policy must be in writing and must be applied uniformly regarding all hiring and promotions.
Who qualifies
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How to apply
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New Hampshire Veteran Reemployment to Previously Held Position in State Employment
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State employees who enter active duty service in the U.S. Armed Forces are placed in an inactive status and must be rehired to the same or similar position within 90 days of receiving a discharge other than dishonorable.
Who qualifies
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How to apply
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Deadline
Armed Forces are placed in an inactive status and must be rehired to the same or similar position within 90 days of receiving a discharge other than dishonorable.
Veterans who have a service-connected disability and the unremarried surviving spouse of an eligible disabled Veteran are exempt from fees for a Peddler's License.
Who qualifies
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How to apply
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Priority of Service for Veterans and Eligible Spouses for New Hampshire Employment Security (NHES) Programs
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NHES has trained staff to assist Veterans, service members, and eligible spouses to maximize their employment opportunities. Their team is dedicated to helping those eligible understand and align their skills with available opportunities to make confident career choices. NHES staff can assist with: Resume and cover letter writing; Career exploration and counseling; Job search assistance; Help aligning military experience with civilian job qualifications; Interview tips and techniques; Labor market information to identify current employment trends; Jobs posted on the NHES Job Match System…
Who qualifies
Veterans: Veterans who served on active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces and who were released or discharged under conditions other than dishonorable. This includes reserve component service members who serve on federal active duty (other than for training). Spouses: To be eligible a spouse must meet one of the following requirements: Surviving spouse of a service member who died from a service-connected disability; Spouse of a service member declared missing in action or a prisoner of war for 90 or more days; Spouse of a service member who has a total and permanent service-connected disability rating from the VA; Surviving spouse of a Veteran who had a service-connected disability
How to apply
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New Hampshire Veterans' Freedom to Smile Initiative
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The New Hampshire Veterans' Freedom to Smile Initiative offers free or reduced cost dental care to eligible Veterans who live in New Hampshire.
Who qualifies
To be eligible, Veterans must meet the following requirements: Has a New Hampshire driver license or non-driver ID card; Received an Honorable or General Under Honorable conditions discharge (will be required to provide a copy of their DD214); National Guard service member who served on active duty (other than for training); Does not 100% service-connected disability rating from the VA; Does not have dental insurance; Not eligible for Medicaid; Cannot afford to pay for dental care out of pocket ; For more information, please call 877-248-6684.
How to apply
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Free Copies of New Hampshire Public Records for Veterans
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Copies of New Hampshire public records are provided free of charge to Veterans and their dependents when required to determine eligibility for VA benefits.
Who qualifies
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How to apply
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New Hampshire offers a bonus of $100 to service members who served on active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces for 90 days or more between August 5, 1964, through August 15, 1973, or those who served in Vietnam between July 1, 1958, through August 5, 1964, and earned the Vietnam Service Medal or the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal. To be eligible the Veteran must have been a resident of New Hampshire at the time of enlistment and received an honorable discharge. Claims made after August 22, 1977, must be approved by the Adjutant General, the Governor and Executive Council. For more…
Who qualifies
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How to apply
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New Hampshire offers a bonus of $100 to service members who served on active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces between August 2, 1990, through November 30, 1995, and earned the Southwest Asia Service Medal. To be eligible the Veteran must have been a resident of New Hampshire at the time of enlistment and received an honorable discharge. For more information, please call 603-225-1200.
Who qualifies
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How to apply
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New Hampshire Global War on Terrorism Operations Service Bonus
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New Hampshire offers a bonus of $100 to service members who served on active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces on or after September 11, 2001, and a date to be determined by the Secretary of Defense, and earned the Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, the Iraqi Campaign Medal, or the Afghanistan Campaign Medal. To be eligible the Veteran must have been a resident of New Hampshire at the time of enlistment and received an honorable discharge or is still serving in the U.S. Armed Forces. For more information, please call 603-225-1200.
Who qualifies
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How to apply
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New Hampshire Veteran's and Dependent Families Relief
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Honorably discharged Veterans who served during wartime and their families who have become unable to support themselves are eligible to receive assistance from the town or city where they live. For more information, please contact the nearest Veterans Services Officer or call 603-624-9230 to schedule an appointment.
Who qualifies
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How to apply
For more information, please contact the nearest Veterans Services Officer or call 603-624-9230 to schedule an appointment.
The NHVH located in Tilton, New Hampshire is a 250 bed intermediate and long-term care facility that cares for eligible New Hampshire Veterans. The NHVH also offers hospice and palliative care. Some of the services offered include: Nursing care; Physical therapy; Dietary services; Social work services; Spiritual care; Recreational activities;
Who qualifies
To be eligible for admission Veterans must meet the following requirements: Honorably discharged from an active or reserve component of the U.S. Armed Forces, there is no requirement for service in combat or to have a service-connected disability; Resident of the New Hampshire for at least one year prior to the date of application, or had New Hampshire listed as their "home of record" on discharge documents; NHVH must be able to meet the Veteran’s care needs; Veteran must not have the potential to harm themselves or others; A Veteran's assets are used to determine their financial contribution to room and board. There is a one-year financial look-back period. A house is not counted as an asset if occupied by the applicant's spouse, partner or dependent. To apply for admission, applicants can contact the Admission Coordinators' office at 603-527-4400 or send completed applications to: New
How to apply
Armed Forces, there is no requirement for service in combat or to have a service-connected disability; Resident of the New Hampshire for at least one year prior to the date of application, or had New Hampshire listed as their "home of record" on discharge documents; NHVH must be able to meet the Veteran’s care needs; Veteran must not have the potential to harm themselves or others; A Veteran's assets are used to determine their financial contribution to room and board. To apply for admission, ap
The NHSVC, located in Boscawen, NewHampshire, offers a dignified final resting place for eligible Veterans and their family members. The cemetery offers three types of burials: Placement of cremated remains in a columbarium niche; In-ground burial of cremated remains; Full casket burials; Please see the for a list of burial fees.
Who qualifies
Eligibility requirements for the burial at the NHSVC 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 dependents (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 disability prior to age 21
How to apply
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Resident, honorably discharged, needy Veterans may be buried at the expense of the municipality where the Veteran died. Veterans must have served during a wartime period for at least 90 days or was discharged after less than 90 days due to a service-connected disability to be eligible. For more information, please contact the nearest Veterans Services Officer, or call 603-624-9230. ,
Who qualifies
See the official source for full eligibility rules.
How to apply
For more information, please contact the nearest Veterans Services Officer, or call 603-624-9230.