Idaho Veteran Benefits
Veteran and military benefits available in Idaho: property-tax exemptions, tuition waivers, license and park-fee waivers, and more — each verified from an official Idaho source.
Property Tax Benefit for 100% Disabled Veterans
Reduces property tax by up to $1,320 (no income limit)
Idaho reduces property tax by as much as $1,320 for veterans with a 100% service-connected disability (or 100% via individual unemployability) — with no income limit. Veterans rated 10%+ (or on a VA pension) may instead qualify for the income-based Circuit Breaker program.
State Parks Veteran Pass
Free camping & day-use for 100% disabled vets
Idaho-resident veterans who are 100% disabled with a 100% service-related disability receive a free campsite and free day-use access at Idaho State Parks.
Disabled American Veteran (DAV) Hunt/Fish License
$5 DAV license + deeply reduced-fee tags
Idaho's $5 DAV license lets a resident veteran with a 40%+ service-connected disability buy reduced-fee DAV tags — deer $10.75, elk $16.50, bear $6.75, turkey $10.75. Reduced fees are also available to nonresident disabled veterans.
State Employment Preference
5 points (10 if 30%+ disabled)
Idaho grants veterans' preference on state hiring — 5 points for eligible veterans, and 10 points for those with a 30% or greater service-connected disability, who are also granted an interview if among the top 25 qualified applicants.
Free Disabled Veteran License Plate
Free DV plate for 100% permanent SC
Idaho issues free Disabled Veteran license plates to veterans with a 100% permanent service-connected disability rating, at no charge for one vehicle.