Montana Veteran Benefits
Veteran and military benefits available in Montana: property-tax exemptions, tuition waivers, license and park-fee waivers, and more — each verified from an official Montana source.
Montana Disabled Veteran (MDV) Property Tax Relief
Reduces property tax based on disability & income
Montana's Disabled Veteran (MDV) Property Tax Relief program reduces property tax on the primary residence of a 100% service-connected disabled veteran (and qualifying surviving spouses), with the reduction based on income.
Combat-Disabled Hunting & Fishing Licenses
Half-price deer/antelope; donated licenses for 70%+ disabled
Montana offers half-priced deer and antelope licenses to veterans with certain combat-connected injuries (up to 50 issued annually), and a donated-license program for veterans with 70%+ service-connected disability sponsored by a rehabilitation nonprofit.
Purple Heart Hunting & Fishing Privileges
Fish & hunt upland birds with just a Conservation License
Montana residents and nonresidents awarded the Purple Heart (regardless of age) may fish and hunt upland game birds with only a Conservation License.
Veterans' Employment Preference
5% (10% if disabled) added to exam score
Montana's Veterans' Employment Preference Act adds 5 percentage points to a veteran's examination score for state jobs, and 10 percentage points for disabled veterans.
Disabled Veteran License Plates
Up to 2 plate sets, all fees waived
Montana offers a Disabled Veteran plate to veterans who are 100% service-connected disabled or Purple Heart recipients rated 50% or higher. Qualifying veterans get up to two sets of plates with all fees waived, plus handicap parking privileges.