Montana veteran benefits by rating
A rating alone does not establish eligibility. Programs have their own residency, income, service and application rules. Check the linked official source before applying.
Benefits and eligibility
| Rating or basis | Benefit | Summary and conditions | Official source and checked date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100 percent | Property tax | For tax year 2027, qualifying Montana veterans rated 100 percent service-connected can receive property tax relief. Income, property ownership, and occupancy requirements apply each year. The published tables apply to tax year 2027. The tax rate reduction is 50, 70, 80, or 100 percent, depending on marital status and income. Check the official source for application and eligibility conditions not covered here. Tax year: 2027. An eligible unmarried surviving spouse may receive a reduced property tax rate. Applications go to the state revenue department electronically or through its local field office. Unconfirmed details
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Source gaps
- Vehicle: Montana vehicle: The reviewed state benefit page did not supply a captured disability-linked vehicle threshold or amount. Sources tried: veterans.mt.gov (opens in a new tab).
- Hunting and fishing: Montana hunting and fishing: The state benefit overview did not yield a verified disability-specific wildlife license rule. Sources tried: veterans.mt.gov (opens in a new tab).
- State parks: Montana state parks: The reviewed camping discount material does not establish a separate disability-based veteran rule. Sources tried: fwp.mt.gov (opens in a new tab).
- Dependent tuition: Montana dependent tuition: The waiver information did not establish a state award for dependents of a living disabled veteran. Sources tried: applymontana.mus.edu (opens in a new tab).
State veterans homes
Montana operates 3 state veterans homes.
State veterans agency
Montana Veteran Affairs Division serves veterans in Montana.
For paid help after a denied claim, see VA-accredited attorneys and claims agents in Montana.
Get ready for your appointment
A VSO representative can file your claim and represent you at no cost. You still gather the evidence, and arriving organized helps you get more from the appointment.
What to bring
- Your DD-214 or other discharge papers
- Any VA decision letters you have received
- Medical records you want to discuss, from VA or private doctors
- A short list of your conditions and your questions
Ask the office what else it needs. Contact the office even if you are unsure which documents you need.
Starting a new claim? Ask about an intent to file
An intent to file (VA Form 21-0966) can hold your potential start date for benefits for up to one year while you gather evidence. Ask the office to submit one at your first contact if you have not filed one already. Check your intent to file deadline with the free calculator.
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