Military retirement and state taxes
Minnesota lets you subtract military retirement pay from state income tax.
Camp Ripley (Minnesota National Guard) · Minneapolis-St. Paul Air Reserve Station
VA loans in Minnesota
Can you use a VA loan in Minnesota?
Yes. You can use a VA loan anywhere in Minnesota, from Minneapolis to Little Falls. Minnesota doesn't tax military retirement pay. We lend in Minnesota and help military families buy across the state, including Guard and Reserve families.
Good to know
What's different about buying in Minnesota
Property tax help for disabled Veterans
Minnesota takes $150,000 off your home's market value at a 70% rating, and $300,000 at 100% permanent and total. Apply through your local tax office after you move in.
Guard and Reserve families qualify too
Many Minnesota VA buyers serve in the Guard or Reserve. Six years of service, or 90 days on federal orders, can make you eligible.
Tax rules shown are general and current as of October 2026. Confirm the details with your county or the state before you rely on them.
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Bases I help families buy near
Wherever your orders say, we lend there. Here's where families usually look.
- Camp Ripley (Minnesota National Guard)Little Falls, Brainerd, Baxter
- Minneapolis-St. Paul Air Reserve StationMinneapolis, Richfield, Bloomington
Minnesota questions
Straight answers
Does Minnesota tax military retirement pay?
Minnesota lets you subtract military retirement pay from state income tax. VA disability compensation isn't taxed.
What property tax breaks do disabled Veterans get in Minnesota?
Minnesota takes $150,000 off your home's market value at a 70% rating, and $300,000 at 100% permanent and total. Rules and amounts can change, so confirm with your local tax office.
Can I use a VA loan anywhere in Minnesota?
Yes. VA loans work in cities, suburbs and rural areas across Minnesota, as long as the home will be your main residence and meets VA property standards. We lend statewide, so we can help wherever you're buying.
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