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North Carolina veteran benefits

North Carolina provides homestead relief, education support, recreation benefits, veteran service centers, and other rating-based programs.

Search all state benefits Visit North Carolina Department of Military and Veterans Affairs ↗

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Every summary below links to the responsible public agency. Eligibility rules can be case-specific, so use this page as a map and confirm details at the source before acting.

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Disabled Veteran Homestead Property-Tax Relief

Eligibility snapshot

Generally a qualifying veteran with a 100% permanent and total service-connected disability or specially adapted housing benefits, or an eligible never-remarried surviving spouse

North Carolina excludes the first $45,000 of assessed value on a qualifying residence. Ownership, discharge, disability, and filing requirements apply.

Next moveHave Form NCDVA-9 certified through a veterans service office, then file it with Form AV-9 at the county tax office before the deadline.

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Scholarship for Children of Wartime Veterans

Eligibility snapshot

Qualifying children of certain deceased, disabled, combat, or POW/MIA veterans; residency and age rules apply

North Carolina offers scholarship classes that may cover tuition and certain institutional charges at eligible public schools, with limited awards available for private institutions.

Next moveIdentify the applicable scholarship class and submit the state application with service and residency documentation.

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Disabled Veteran Hunting and Fishing Licenses

Eligibility snapshot

North Carolina residents with a qualifying VA service-connected disability rating

Resident veterans meeting the state disability threshold may qualify for discounted lifetime hunting and fishing privileges. License type and documentation requirements vary.

Next moveReview the current application and have the disability section certified before applying through Wildlife Resources.

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Disabled Veteran License Plate

Eligibility snapshot

Qualifying North Carolina disabled veterans with required VA certification

North Carolina offers a special Disabled Veteran plate for eligible residents. Plate qualification does not automatically establish eligibility for parking privileges.

Next moveConfirm the current rating and certification rules, then submit the required plate application to the DMV.

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State Veterans Service Centers and Claims Help

Eligibility snapshot

North Carolina veterans and eligible family members

State and county veterans service offices provide no-cost help with disability, pension, survivor, and other benefit claims.

Next moveFind the nearest service center and bring your discharge and relevant medical or dependency records.