Nevada State Benefits

Factoid: Nevada is home to over 225,000 veterans and is the location of Nellis Air Force Base, a key site for advanced air combat training. The state offers robust tax exemptions and veteran employment initiatives.
Key Contact: Nevada Department of Veterans Services (NDVS)
https://veterans.nv.gov
Phone: 775-825-9748

Disclaimer:
This is NOT an official handout from DoD, VA, DOL nor FFSC but created by Dr. Tony Astro, PhD, GCDF, CMCS, CCSP as part of his class & capstone counseling. To reach-out for correction and additional information connect with him at https://www.linkedin.com/in/tonyastro. You can also subscribe to his Military Benefits and Transition page for an update on this at https://www.linkedin.com/company/tonyastro.
Employment
• 5-point preference for state jobs; 10 points for disabled veterans.
https://hr.nv.gov/StateJobs/Veterans/
• Veterans Employment Services available at Nevada JobConnect offices.
https://detr.nv.gov/Page/Veterans_Employment_Services
Compensation & Grants
• Veterans Gift Fund provides financial support for emergency needs.
https://veterans.nv.gov/benefits-and-services/emergency-assistance/
Education
• Waiver of registration fees at NSHE institutions for Purple Heart recipients.
https://nshe.nevada.edu
• Operation Recognition awards high school diplomas to WWII, Korea, and Vietnam veterans.
https://veterans.nv.gov/education/
Healthcare
• Nevada State Veterans Homes in Boulder City and Sparks provide long-term skilled nursing care.
https://veterans.nv.gov/about-veterans-homes/

Loans
• No exclusive state loan program identified for veterans.
Housing
• Property tax exemption available to veterans with wartime service and for surviving spouses.
https://tax.nv.gov
• Additional exemptions for veterans with service-connected disabilities.
https://veterans.nv.gov/benefits-and-services/property-tax-exemptions/
Taxes
• Nevada has no state income tax, including on military retirement pay.
https://tax.nv.gov
Insurance
• No exclusive state-provided insurance programs for veterans identified.
Free Benefits & Discounts
• Free state park pass for veterans with 50% or greater service-connected disability.
https://parks.nv.gov/fees
• Free hunting & fishing licenses for disabled veterans.
https://ndow.org/blog/discounted-and-free-licenses-for-veterans/
• Veteran designation available on driver's licenses and ID cards.
https://dmv.nv.gov/veterans.htm
Burial Benefits
• Free burial at Northern and Southern Nevada Veterans Memorial Cemeteries.
https://veterans.nv.gov/benefits-and-services/burial/
• Perpetual care, grave marker, and burial flag included.
Legal Assistance
• Free legal clinics coordinated by NDVS and Nevada Legal Services.
https://nlslaw.net
• Veteran Treatment Courts operate in Clark, Washoe, and other counties.
https://nvcourts.gov