Idaho statewide veteran discounts

Mike Certo · Cornerstone First Mortgage · NMLS #260555 · Updated May 30, 2026 (Q2 2026 edition)

This is the ID statewide veteran discount + benefit reference. Discounts change — call the business or check current policy before relying on any specific discount listed here. Refresh cadence: quarterly (next update August 2026).

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ID state programs worth knowing

1. Idaho Disabled-Veteran Property Tax Reduction

Value: a reduction of up to $1,500/year

Idaho gives Veterans rated 100% service-connected disabled (or receiving 100% compensation due to individual unemployability) a property tax reduction of up to $1,500 on their home and up to one acre. There is no income limit for this benefit, and it is a capped reduction rather than a full exemption. Apply through your county assessor with VA rating documentation. Full guide.

2. Idaho Hunting + Fishing Licenses

Value: $50-$100/year

Resident disabled Veterans qualify for reduced-fee or free Idaho hunting and fishing licenses through Idaho Fish and Game. Apply with VA disability documentation at any license vendor or through the Idaho Fish and Game licensing system.

3. Idaho State Parks "Veterans" Passport

Value: free or discounted annual park access

Idaho offers a free or discounted State Parks "Veterans" passport for resident disabled Veterans, covering day-use entry at Idaho State Parks. Apply at a participating Idaho State Park or county DMV when registering a vehicle.

4. Veteran Designation on Idaho Driver's License

Idaho Veterans can add a "Veteran" designation to their Idaho driver's license or state ID card. Bring your DD-214 to an Idaho DMV office. The designation makes it simple to verify status for many Veteran discounts.

5. Idaho State Veterans Homes

Idaho operates State Veterans Homes in Boise, Pocatello, Lewiston, and Post Falls, providing skilled nursing and long-term care for eligible Veterans. Admission and cost details are handled through the Idaho Division of Veterans Services.

6. Idaho Division of Veterans Services

• Benefits counseling — Accredited Veterans service officers help file VA disability, pension, and survivor claims at no charge
• State Veterans cemeteries — Burial benefits for eligible Veterans and dependents
• Education + family resources — Surviving spouses and children of deceased service members may qualify for additional support

National retail discounts (typically available at ID locations)

These are well-established veteran discounts at national chains. Mike has personally verified many at ID locations, but always confirm at the store before assuming the discount applies.

Home improvement

• Home Depot — 10% off year-round for Veterans, active-duty, military spouses (with verification via SheerID)
• Lowe's — 10% off year-round for Veterans, active-duty (with verification)
• Ace Hardware — Varies by ID location; many offer 5-10% discount with ID
• Sherwin-Williams — 10% off for active-duty + Veterans

Food + dining (varies by location)

• Chick-fil-A — Free meal on Veterans Day at participating ID locations
• Applebee's — Free meal on Veterans Day
• Texas Roadhouse — Free meal on Veterans Day; free appetizer year-round at some ID locations
• Outback Steakhouse — 10% off year-round at participating ID locations
• Starbucks — Free tall coffee on Veterans Day for Veterans, active-duty, spouses
• Krispy Kreme — Free original glazed dozen on Veterans Day

Retail + apparel

• Lululemon — 25% off year-round for active-duty + Veterans (with ID verification)
• Under Armour — 10% off year-round
• Nike — 10% off year-round via official.gov verification
• Adidas — 30% off year-round through MILITARY VERIFY
• Old Navy + Gap + Banana Republic — 10% off year-round with verification

Auto + travel

• GEICO — Auto insurance discount for active-duty + Veterans (verify current pricing)
• USAA — Banking + insurance designed specifically for military members + families
• Choice Hotels — Military discount on most properties (verify at booking)
• Avis + Budget car rental — Discount with military verification
• National Car Rental — Emerald Club benefits sometimes waived for active-duty
• Anytime Fitness — Many ID locations waive enrollment fee for Veterans

Communications + technology

• AT&T Wireless — 25% off most plans for Veterans + active-duty (verify)
• Verizon Wireless — Military discount on most plans (verify)
• T-Mobile — Magenta MAX Military 50% off select plans (verify)
• Spectrum Internet — Military discount on some plans (verify)
• Apple Education + Military — Apple ID with.mil email gets discounts on Mac + iPad

Federal benefits worth knowing

VA disability compensation

2026 monthly compensation amounts (single veteran, no dependents):

• 10% = $175
• 30% = $545
• 50% = $1,114
• 70% = $1,759
• 100% = $4,098 (with spouse and 2 kids)

Tax-free federally and in Idaho. Use for mortgage qualification (grossed-up 25% for DTI).

VA healthcare priority groups

• Priority 1 — 50%+ disabled Veterans; no copays
• Priority 2 — 30-40% disabled
• Priority 3 — Former POWs, Purple Heart recipients
• Priority 4 — Catastrophically disabled, low income
• Priority 5 — Veterans under 50% disability who can't afford care
• Priority 6-8 — Other Veterans including 0% rated; some copays apply

Apply at any VA Medical Center; benefits include primary care, mental health, prescription drugs.

VA education + GI Bill

• Post-9/11 GI Bill — Tuition + housing + book stipend for 36 months of education
• Yellow Ribbon Program — Covers tuition above state-school cap at participating private schools
• Transfer of GI Bill — Active-duty can transfer benefit to spouse or dependents

VA pension (for low-income Veterans)

Federal income supplement for low-income wartime veterans aged 65+ or permanently disabled. Tax-free.

Dependency and Indemnity Compensation (DIC)

Tax-free monthly payments to surviving spouses + children of service members who died in service or from service-connected causes.

VA-backed home loans

The benefit you already know — used to buy + refinance with $0 down + no PMI. Funding fee waived for 10%+ disability rating. Full ID guide.

How to verify any of these discounts

Most national chains use SheerID, ID.me, or GovX for verification. One-time signup gives you reusable verification across multiple retailers.

• ID.me — VA's official verification service (also works for retailer + government discounts)
• SheerID — Used by Home Depot, Lowe's, Under Armour, many others
• GovX — Federal employee + military marketplace; aggregates many discounts
• VetRewards by VetFriends — Quarterly membership ($4/mo) aggregates 100,000+ discounts

Metro-specific discount pages

• Boise metro veteran discounts — restaurants, attractions, services
• Nampa + Caldwell veteran discounts — Treasure Valley area discounts
• Mountain Home veteran discounts — Mountain Home AFB area discounts

Download the full ID Veteran Money-Saving Guide PDF

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Disclaimer

This page is for informational purposes. Discounts and benefits are subject to change without notice. Always verify current discount availability with the business or program administrator. Mike Certo and Cornerstone First Mortgage are not affiliated with the businesses, products, or government programs listed unless specifically noted. No endorsement is implied.