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
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💵 Income Tax Benefits
🟩 Military retirement pay is exempt from NC state income tax.
🟩 VA disability compensation is also tax free.
🌐 https://www.ncdor.gov | 📞 (877) 252 3052
🎓 Education Benefits
🟩 NC Scholarship Program for Children of Wartime Veterans provides full tuition at state supported schools for eligible dependents.
🟩 In state tuition for veterans and their dependents regardless of residency duration.
🌐 https://www.milvets.nc.gov/services/scholarships | 📞 (844) 624 8387
💼 Employment Services
🟩 Veterans receive preference in state government hiring.
🟩 NCWorks Career Centers offer veteran employment representatives for job placement.
🌐 https://www.ncworks.gov | 📞 (919) 814 0462
🌳 Recreation & Licenses
🟩 Discounted hunting and fishing licenses for veterans with service connected disabilities.
🟩 Free access to state parks for 100% disabled veterans.
🌐 https://www.ncwildlife.org | 📞 (888) 248 6834
⚖️ Legal Assistance
🟩 NC Bar Association and Legal Aid of North Carolina provide free legal clinics for veterans.
🟩 Veterans Treatment Courts in multiple counties.
🌐 https://www.legalaidnc.org | 📞 (866) 219 5262
⚰️ Veterans Cemeteries
🟩 Four state veterans cemeteries in Black Mountain, Fayetteville, Jacksonville, and Spring Lake offer free burial for veterans and nominal fee for spouses.
🌐 https://www.milvets.nc.gov/services/veterans-cemeteries | 📞 (910) 893 1479
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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.