South Dakota Veteran Benefits
Veteran and military benefits available in South Dakota: property-tax exemptions, tuition waivers, license and park-fee waivers, and more — each verified from an official South Dakota source.
Disabled Veteran Property Tax Exemption
$200,000 of value exempt; full exemption for paraplegic vets
South Dakota exempts $200,000 of a dwelling's full-and-true value for veterans rated permanently & totally disabled from a service-connected disability. Paraplegic veterans (loss/loss-of-use of both legs) in a wheelchair home are FULLY exempt. Surviving spouses may qualify.
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Free Tuition for Veterans
Up to 4 years of free tuition at state schools
South Dakota gives eligible veterans one month of free tuition for each month of qualifying service (minimum one, up to a maximum of four academic years) at state-supported universities or technical colleges.
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Lifetime State Park Entrance License
Lifetime park entry + 50% off camping (100% disabled)
South Dakota offers a lifetime state park entrance license to resident veterans deemed 100% disabled, plus a 50% discount on camping fees.
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Reduced-Fee Hunting & Fishing License
Reduced-fee license for 40%+ disabled vets
South Dakota residents who receive a VA 'K' award or a veterans allotment for a 40%-or-greater service-connected disability may apply for a reduced-fee hunting and fishing license.
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