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South Dakota
Every veteran benefit South Dakota 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: No
Military retired pay tax: No state income tax
Education benefit: SD Free Tuition for Veterans and Dependents
Property Tax
Program
Disabled Veteran Property Tax Exemption
Full exemption at 100% P&T?
Partial
Graduated by rating?
No
Administered by
County director of equalization
Exemption amount / cap
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Income test?
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Key notes & traps
Exemption on a fixed amount of assessed value. Paraplegic veterans separate provision.
Income Tax
Military retired pay
No state income tax
Active duty pay
No state income tax
VA disability compensation
Not taxable (federal exclusion)
Confidence
High
Education
Program
SD Free Tuition for Veterans and Dependents
Who it covers
Veterans; dependents
Benefit limit / amount
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Notes
Reduced/free tuition at state institutions for qualifying veterans.
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
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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
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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
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