Minnesota Veteran Benefits
Veteran and military benefits available in Minnesota: property-tax exemptions, tuition waivers, license and park-fee waivers, and more — each verified from an official Minnesota source.
Disabled Veteran Homestead Market Value Exclusion
Exclude $150,000–$300,000 of your home's value
Minnesota excludes part of a disabled veteran's home market value from property tax: a 70%+ service-connected rating excludes $150,000; a 100% permanent & total rating excludes $300,000. Surviving spouses and certain primary caregivers may also qualify.
Surviving Spouse & Dependent Education Benefit
Free tuition + $750/yr for books & fees
Minnesota lets surviving spouses and children of veterans who died in service (or from a service-connected cause) attend a public Minnesota college or university free of tuition until they earn a bachelor's degree, plus $750 per year toward fees, books, supplies, or room and board.
Free State Park Vehicle Permit
Free annual state park vehicle permit
Minnesota gives a free annual state park vehicle permit to veterans with any level of service-connected disability, on presentation of an annual VA award letter or other proof of eligibility.
Free Angling & Deer License (100% Disabled Vets)
Permanent free fishing license; free deer license
Minnesota issues a permanent (lifetime) angling license to residents 16+ who are veterans with a 100% service-connected disability, and lets 100% service-connected disabled veterans take deer by firearm or archery without a license fee.