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Montana
Every veteran benefit Montana offers — property tax, income tax, education, and more. Confirm current dollar amounts with the official source linked in each section.
At a glance
Property tax (100% P&T): Partial
Graduated by rating: Yes
Military retired pay tax: Generally taxed - limited relief
Education benefit: Montana Veterans Tuition Waiver
Some income-tax details for Montana conflict between sources. Confirm current rules with the state revenue department linked below before relying on them.
Property Tax
Program
Montana Disabled Veterans Assistance Program (MDV)
Full exemption at 100% P&T?
Partial
Graduated by rating?
Yes
Administered by
Dept of Revenue
Exemption amount / cap
VERIFY AT SOURCE
Income test?
VERIFY AT SOURCE
Key notes & traps
Income-tested graduated reduction. Income brackets adjust - verify.
Income Tax
Military retired pay
Generally taxed - limited relief
Active duty pay
Taxed
VA disability compensation
Not taxable (federal exclusion)
Confidence
VERIFY AT SOURCE
Notes
Limited time-boxed exemption for new-resident working retirees. Verify eligibility window.
Education
Program
Montana Veterans Tuition Waiver
Who it covers
Wartime veterans
Benefit limit / amount
VERIFY AT SOURCE
Notes
Waiver at Montana University System.
Employment & Licensing
Standard provisions
Veterans preference in state classified hiring (points or absolute preference); disabled veteran enhanced preference; military occupational credentialing/licensure reciprocity; spouse licensure portability
State-specific notes
VERIFY AT SOURCE - no distinctive program recorded
Recreation & Parks
Hunting & fishing
Reduced or free resident hunting/fishing license for disabled veterans - rating threshold varies
State parks
Reduced or free state park admission/camping for disabled veterans
State-specific notes
VERIFY AT SOURCE
Motor Vehicle & ID
Standard provisions
Disabled veteran and specialty military license plates (Purple Heart, Medal of Honor, campaign, branch); fee waiver or reduction commonly tied to rating; DV parking privileges; veteran designation on driver's license/ID
State-specific notes
VERIFY AT SOURCE
Homes, Burial & Aid
Homes & cemeteries
State veterans home(s) (skilled nursing / domiciliary, per-diem supported); state veterans cemetery or cemeteries; state burial allowance in some states
Financial assistance programs
VERIFY AT SOURCE