The North Carolina Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (NC DMVA) offers a variety of benefits to veterans and their families, including:
- State Veterans Homes – Skilled nursing care for qualified veterans
- NC Veterans Cemeteries – Free burial for eligible veterans and low-cost burial for spouses
- Property Tax Exemption – Up to $45,000 exclusion for disabled veterans
- Education Benefits – Scholarships for children of certain disabled, deceased or POW/MIA veterans
- Employment Services – Job placement assistance and hiring preferences for veterans
- Hunting & Fishing Licenses – Free or discounted lifetime licenses for disabled veterans
- DMV & Military License Plates – Special veteran designation on driver’s licenses and military service license plates.
For more information, please visit the NC Department of Military & Veterans Affairs website.
Wake County Veterans Services can help you apply for these benefits. Make an appointment today with a county Veterans Service Officer!