Summary
Nebraska will start a scheme in 2026 that lets disabled veterans avoid paying motor vehicle tax and fees for one vehicle they use personally. Veterans must apply and meet specific disability criteria to benefit from this exemption.
Key Facts
- Nebraska offers a motor vehicle tax break for disabled veterans starting January 1, 2026.
- The tax break applies to one personal vehicle per eligible veteran.
- Veterans must be Nebraska residents and have a service-connected disability.
- To be eligible, veterans must have served in the U.S. Armed Forces under honorable conditions.
- Veterans can apply for this benefit through the Nebraska Department of Veterans’ Affairs.
- Additional fees like plate fees and sales taxes are not included in the exemption.
- Similar programs exist, such as one in Honolulu, Hawaii, for older veterans.
