North Carolina Exclusive State Benefits
Factoid: North Carolina has more than 700,000 veterans, one of the largest veteran populations in the country, and is home to major military installations including Fort Liberty (formerly Fort Bragg), Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, and Seymour Johnson Air Force Base. The state is known for its strong veteran employment programs and significant property tax relief for disabled veterans.
Key Contact:
North Carolina Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (NCDMVA)
📍 413 N. Salisbury Street, Raleigh, NC 27603
🌐 https://www.milvets.nc.gov | 📞 (844) 624 8387
⚕️ State Veterans Homes
🟩 Four facilities located in Fayetteville, Kinston, Salisbury, and Black Mountain provide skilled nursing care, rehabilitation, and long term assisted living for eligible veterans and spouses. Priority for those with service connected disabilities.
🌐 https://www.milvets.nc.gov/services/veterans-homes | 📞 (919) 664 6000
🚗 Driver License & ID Benefits
🟩 Free “Veteran” designation on NC driver’s licenses and ID cards for honorably discharged veterans.
🟩 Exemptions from certain fees for disabled veterans.
📍 North Carolina Division of Motor Vehicles, statewide locations
🌐 https://www.ncdot.gov/dmv | 📞 (919) 715 7000
🏠 Property Tax Exclusion
🟩 100% permanent and total disabled veterans may qualify for a property tax exclusion on the first $45,000 of assessed value of their primary residence.
📍 Apply at local county tax office
🌐 https://www.ncdor.gov | 📞 (877) 252 3052