Home Depot and Lowe’s have long been known to offer a 10% military discount to military members, veterans, and retirees on the main military holidays such as Memorial Day, Fourth of July, and Veterans Day.
Well, good news – both companies now offer these military discounts every day of the week! Additionally, you may be able to find discounts online at Lowes.com and savings at HomeDepot.com.
Military Discount Eligibility: Please read the discount information for each store closely. These discounts may or may not be available to all military veterans on a daily basis. In general, both Home Depot and Lowe’s offer a 10% discount to all currently serving military members with proper military ID, retired military members with ID, and veterans with a service-connected disability rating and VA health care ID card with a service-connected designation. Some veterans have reported being able to receive a discount with a driver’s license featuring a veteran’s designation (this is not always accepted at all locations).
Home Depot Military Discount
Home Depot is one of the many companies that offer military discounts year-round. There is some confusion regarding the Home Depot military discount policy. Below you can find details on Home Depot’s offers to veterans.
Home Depot’s 10% Military Discount Policy
An online customer service rep recently gave me this information about Home Depot military discounts:
- Year-round: Home Depot’s military discount is offered throughout the year.
- 10% Military Discount: Home Depot’s 10% discount is applicable to purchases with a $500 maximum discount. There are some exclusions, including installation products or services, Gift Cards, special buy appliances, and some commodities, such as building materials. The discount is not available for online purchases.
- Eligibility – U.S. stores: The discount is offered in the U.S. to all active duty military personnel, reservists, retired or disabled veterans and their immediate families. Veterans who do not have a VA service-connected disability rating may only be eligible for the military discount during national holidays such as Memorial Day, July 4th, and Veterans Day.
- Military ID: To use Home Depot’s discount, you should present acceptable proof of military service.
In fact, you can find even more savings with special Memorial Day and Veterans Day discounts at retailers and restaurants nationwide.
Does Home Depot offer the military discount online? Unfortunately, The Home Depot no longer offers the military discount online.
However, a few people have told me they have made online purchases for in-store pickup, and were able to obtain the discount when they paid at the store. This may not work if you buy online, then pick up in the store, unless you are willing to ask for a price adjustment.
HomeDepot.com Coupon Codes
The Home Depot offers a variety of sales, some of which may vary by location. So it’s a good idea to check the local advertisements, fliers, and online store for up to date information.
The Home Depot also publishes local deals on their website. Click here to view the latest online and in-store promotions at The Home Depot!
Lowe’s Military Discount
Like Home Depot, Lowe’s offers veterans a 10% discount through its MyLowe’s program. You can learn more about the promotional program on the Lowe’s website.
Lowe’s 10% Military Discount Policy
Lowe’s now offers a 10% military discount to all active duty military members, members of the Guard and Reserve, retired military members and their immediate family members.
The 10% Lowe’s discount also applies to veterans who served honorably, as well as and their families.
Here is the specific discount information:
To receive the Everyday 10% Military Discount, you must:
Be currently serving in or a veteran* of the US armed forces or be the immediate family member (Spouses and/or dependent children up to 18 years old). Once the service member signs up for the discount program on Lowes.com, it will be linked to a MyLowe’s card that may also be used by immediate family.
and
Enroll in the program online. Lowe’s uses a trusted third party to verify eligibility status for online enrollment and may require additional documentation or proof of eligibility.
*Veteran includes all individuals who are retired from the US armed forces or who have been discharged (e.g., honorable, under honorable condition, general). Individuals dishonorably discharged or for bad conduct are not eligible to receive a military discount.
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How to Sign Up for the MyLowe’s Program
Military members and veterans will need to sign up for the MyLowe’s program in order to receive the military discount. Once you sign up for the MyLowe’s program, you can receive the military discount on purchases made in the store.
You will need to provide Lowe’s with your name, phone number, and zip code to join the MyLowe’s program. You will also need to verify your military service with a third-party company that verifies military service through a contract with the DoD (your information is secure).
Once you join the MyLowe’s program, you can link your MyLowe’s account with your phone number, or choose to carry a physical card (it is not a credit card, it’s simply a membership card). I simply link my MyLowe’s account to my phone number and provide my number when I check out.
A new Lowe’s policy requires the clerks and cashiers to verify your identity by requesting to see your military ID card.
You can also link your spouse to your MyLowe’s account and he or she can receive the discount. They too, may be required to show ID to prove they are on your account (this is a requirement to prevent fraud).
What Can You Use the Lowe’s Military Discount For?
Lowe’s website states the following:
The 10% Military Discount can be used every day on eligible purchases in store. There are some exclusions.
- It can’t be used with any other offer, coupon, promotion, discount or markdown, including, but not limited to, Lowe’s Price Match Guarantee, price programs, such as Lowe’s volume or special discount programs (including, but not limited to, Contractor Packs™, Buy in Bulk, Special Value, New Lower Price and Was/Now) or Lowe’s Credit discount offers, such as, but not limited to, Lowe’s Consumer Credit Card 5% off Every Day discount.
- It can’t be applied to any gift cards, previous purchases, services (including, but not limited to, product installations, assembly, shipping and Extended Protection Plans), any taxes or fees.
- Offer isn’t redeemable for cash, is nontransferable, can’t be combined with manager discretion price adjustments. Additional exclusions may apply. See store for details.
The discount applies to in-stock and special-order purchases up to $5,000.
Note: The Lowe’s military discount policy applies to online purchases at Lowes.com.
Lowe’s Offers Great Online Deals – Especially with the Discount
Keep in mind you may still be able to find discounts on the Lowe’s.com website. Just follow the link or click on the banner below to access these deals. The best part is that you can view inventory and complete your order online, then visit the store and pick up the item. That way you don’t waste a trip only to find out they didn’t have your item in stock.
Home Depot & Lowe’s Military Discount FAQ’s
There can be some confusion on these military discounts at Home Depot and Lowe’s. So we put together a few answers to the most common questions and concerns we hear from our readers.
Who is eligible for the military discount?
The offers as explained above do not necessarily include all veterans, 100% of the time. Both The Home Depot and the Lowe’s military discount offers include active duty, Guard/Reserves, retirees, and veterans with a service connected-disability rating (many stores require the veteran to show proof of a service-connected rating, which will appear on the VA health care ID card).
The Lowe’s military discount is open to anyone who has served honorably.
Some veterans have been able to receive the discount with an alternate form of ID or proof of service, such as a DD 214, or a veterans designation on their drivers license. These alternate forms of ID aren’t officially accepted, so this may be at the discretion of the clerk or the store manager.
How to prove military service:
- Military ID Card
- Veterans ID Card
- VA Health Care Card
- DD Form 214
- Drivers License with Veterans Designation
- other ways to prove military service
Are there exceptions to the discount?
Yes. There are certain exceptions and exclusions to the discounts. Some items cannot be discounted due to manufacturer limitations, because they are already on clearance or have other discounts applied, or because they are commodities and the pricing doesn’t allow for discounting.
This is common for items such as lumber and drywall, which have very small profit margins. There also may be a total dollar limit for discounts.
For example, several commenters have stated the store manager informed them there was a dollar limit for the discount ranging from $50 to $500, depending on the item, store, or location.
Some discounts can’t be combined, such as a military discount and a contractor’s discount. Additionally, The Home Depot no longer offers the 10% discount for online purchases. Please verify before making your purchase.
What if you don’t receive a discount?
Some military members and veterans have reported not being able to receive a 10% discount when shopping at Home Depot or Lowe’s. Please check with all the above information and verify the discount applies.
You can ask the store manager to see a copy of their military discount policy and ask if there are exclusions for the items you are purchasing.
It’s also possible you don’t have the form of ID they accept. Home Depot and Lowe’s both have policies in place regarding which forms of ID are accepted. Clerks can get in trouble or lose their job for accepting the incorrect form of ID, so please don’t put them in an awkward position.
Discounts may be hit or miss. At the end of the day, we should appreciate the fact that these companies are making an effort to support our community. If the discount isn’t applied, then please thank them anyway and show these companies our gratitude and appreciation for supporting our community.
Shop Around
If Home Depot or Lowe’s doesn’t honor the military discount, then compare prices with other stores, including playing Home Depot and Lowe’s against each other (they almost always honor coupons and offers from the other store).
There are plenty of home improvement coupons available from various stores. The key is to look at all of your options to ensure you’re getting the best deals on the products you need.
Lowes in Augusta, Me does not honor this anymore.
as of today–you have to be ACTIVE to get discount other than holidays
As far as I know, Lowes in Conyers GA still offers the discount. Our business has been withdrawn from Home Depot. My husband is in the Middle East and we just bought a house that requires LOTS of work. I am taking care of it all on my own like many military spouses out there do. Even one of their credit card selling points with me was that I would ALWAYS get 10% off. The last time I was there the cashier (Debbie) gave me tons of needless attitude (like she was proud of the fact) and said that they would only give my husband a discount. As long as he is active duty. As long as he also has a valid driver’s license. I am not qualified. Shame on them. My card is being paid off. I will not buy from Home Depot! I understand that businesses are cutting… Read more »
In Nashua, NH both Lowes and Home Depot honor a veterans discount of 10%. My last purchases there were within the past month.
Do any other major retailers have such a program?
Target? WalMart? Sears?Best Buy etc
Thanks
John, these are the only companies I am aware of that offer this on a national level and on a daily basis.
Ms. Jo, according to Home Depot’s own policy, they should be granting you the military discount. I have recently corresponded with both Home Depot and Lowe’s and verified the exact details of their military discounts.
If you have problems, you should ask to speak to a manager or call customer service when you get home. The information clearly isn’t making it to the cashiers.
I’m sorry you had a bad time, and I hope you are surviving this deployment 🙂
I’m disappointed to read some of the earlier posts. I use a blog on my web site to get information like this out to military personnel. If Home Depot hasn’t made their policy clear to the cashiers, they should.
From what I have been told, each store’s manager reserves the right to decide whether or not to give a discount. In Oklahoma where we are, the Home Depot down the street from the AFB does not give a discount, whereas the other Home Depot stores around town do.
i served in the us navy (52-56) and was in the reserves until 1960. The two Lowes in Abilene, TX. advised me my DD214 would not suffice, Must have a small lamenated card. Those were not issued back then. So I say to hell with it, just another gimmick to get someone in the door.
HD in Reno, tells me that the military discount has ended. OK, I’ll spend my $at Lowes and get my discount.
Somebody needs to tell them (Home Depot & Lowes) about this program. Both of the establishments near my base FINALLY started offering it 6 months ago, but ONLY if you ask. Today, the policy is still the same: you must ask first and the workers get in trouble if they remind you to ask.
I find this particularly annoying considering both stores at my previous duty assignment had giant signs up that told everybody that came in about their military discount.
I am a veteran having served in the USAF July 1958 – December 1962. Today I spent most of my day at the Veterans Administration in Allentown, PA. On my way home I stopped at the Home Depot on Lehigh Street. For the past several years I have been able to receive the 10 percent for my purchases, however today it was different. I was informed that the discount now applied ONLY for active or retired military; NOT veterans such as I. This was written on a piece of paper for the cashiers benefit. The manager of that Home Depot may have introduced the new rule for the military discount. Having just departed the VA and seeing all those men and women who were good enough to sign on the dotted line to give their lives, if necessary, for their country, and are now most of them, not retirees, do… Read more »
I was just appaled with my last visit to Home Depot in Bethlehem, PA . I was in line and there was a woman who was being told that her husbands military ID was invalid. The store manager was called to the checkout and he then ok’d her ID. The next person in line was my father, who served in the US Navy for 7 years was told his discount cannot be used anymore. The teller stated that the store policy NOW is the only discounts for US VETERAN’S is RETIRED with 20+ years. She even produced a photo copy of the DD-214 and highlighted and marked in the column that RETIRED is needed to be on the card, otherwise NO DISCOUNT. I was taken back that a large company like Home Depot would do such a thing. The manager stood there and would not even speak only walk away… Read more »
Home depot in ct and ri go out of their way to give military discount.. I was in line to pay and the clerk saw my id card, canceled the order and gave me the mil discount.. No questions asked. Of course I live in a big military town.
I am on Active Duty and as many times as Ive been in the Home Depot here in the BIG military city where Im stationed, I ‘ve only received the discount a few times tho I show my Military ID everytime. However at the Lowes The cashier Always calls for a mananger to give me the 10% military discount.
LOWES in Dedham, Mass has always honored the 10% military discount for me, everytime and everyday!
I know the AC Moore craft store gives a 10% discount.
Amy
Folks! Take a deep breath. The managers at Lowes and Home Depot don’t “owe” you anything. The nation is not turning its back on your service, and the nation is not disrespecting you. For goodness sake, you or your spouse VOLUNTEERED to serve. Nowhere on my enlistment form did it say “….and everyone will give you a 10% discount.” It’s a gift folks, and you are not entitled to it just because you served honorably, or continue to serve. However, if your local Lowes or Home Depot manager has chosen NOT to give veterans (over 20 years service) or active duty a discount, ask him “why not?” Then write a nice letter to the editor for your local paper and be sure to quote what that manager told you. Then write a nice letter to the CEO (not customer service) of Lowes or Home Depot. Yep, a “nice” letter is… Read more »
Jim,
Not all of us ‘volunteered’ to join the service. Remember the draft?
I realize they don’t have to give a discount but it sounds like Home Depot stores aren’t consistent and often lie, or change the rules about the policy. That’s what bothers me. ‘Let’s cheat our veterans’ seems to be their attitude. Some thanks.
Forget Lowe’s and Home Depot and go to Bass Pro instead. THEY offer a 10% military discount and you’ll have more fun buying fishing and hunting gear!
I inquired about a military discount for veterans at Home Depot prior to having some wood cut and obtaining other items and was told yes, no problem. At check out with an order of $560, I handed the clerk a certified copy of my DD214. She asked what is that? When I told her she stated we don’t accept that form. Had I not been in a hurry to get a project completed that day, I would have left everything there and walked out. That was my last visit to the store and there won’t be any future visits by this veteran.
Another Vietnam Vet ******* again.
I recently visited a HD in St Louis Mo. I asked the check out person if veterans received a 10% discount everyday, she replied yes and entered a discount on my purchase with no further questions. I thanked her and vowed to return to Home Depot and that I would spread the word about how supportive of veterans they are.
Our Lowe’s store in Lima , OH has always honored my husband’s DD214. He served in the Marines in Viet Nam 68-72. I agree that the lack of consistancy some of our military and family has endured is frustrating. But the bigger problem I see is the lack of respect for the customer. It doesn’t matter what you are being told “No” for, but it does matter that some of the cashiers that are the front line point of contact are so disrespectful. I know they often deal with unhappy people that only want to argue, but especially for our military, a simple response would go a long way in disarming a potentially angry situation. I have worked in customer service for most of my life, and the following response would be much more appropriate. “Thank you for serving our country. Unfortunately our local store policy does not honor that… Read more »
Home Depot nor Lowe’s in Prattville, AL will not accept anything except active duty or retiree ID’s as proof of service. Carriers of VFW or American Legion cards (since the gov’t doesn’t issue ID’s to Veterans who served in combat and got out), are not considered veterans by these institutions. They will accept the VA disabled ID card. If you came back whole, you’re out of luck.
I was just told today at my local Home Depot (Exton, PA), that they no longer will give the discount to veterans, but only to active duty members of the military.
Both Lowes and Home Depot in Fayetteville, NC honor the discount. The salesman in the appliance section at Home Depot that we dealt with went out of his way to ensure we got the best deal – notified us of upcoming sales, told us about a set that had an overstock and had been marked way down online.
It is the same story, people do not read instructions completely. Both Lowe’s and Home Depot say exactly who they extend this “everyday” very special discount to. Note as the below states, ACTIVE DUTY, GUARD,RESERVE, RETIRED and DISABLED (service connected, 100%). Also note a VALID GOVERNMENT-ISSUED ID CARD is required. A DD214 is NOT an ID card, it is only a piece of paper. The only card accepted is the government issued card from the DOD and CAN NOT be gotten at just any reserve facility.
The Home Depot at Copiague, NY does honor this special discount the last time I used it November 2010.
Please read instructions before you get mad at someone else because of your faults.
LOWES IN SHELBYVILLE,TN HONORS THE DISCOUNT BUT TRACTOR SUPPLY DOES NOT…..I ASKED WHY AND WAS TOLD IT WAS A CORPORATE DECISION. I RECEIVED MY ID CARD AT THE ALVIN YORK VA HOSPITAL IN MURFREESBORO,TN. GREAT FOLKS. AND GOD BLESS ALL WHO ARE SERVING AND THOSE VETS WHO ARE NOW HOME.
At our Home Depot they will not give My Vietnam Veteran 66-69′ the 10% discount except on holidays. Home Depot’s official stand is all active, retired, disabled veterans and families get the 10% everyday. The veterans that have a veteran ID card but it does not say “service related” get the 10% discount only a handful of days a year.
I wrote and called Home Depot corporate about their policy but I can not make a difference by myself. It will take the combined voices of our wonderful veterans out there that so bravely put your lives on the line for our country to speak up and out before Home Depot with understand our veterans are what make this country the home of the BRAVE and the FREE.
Thank-you to all of you !!
In Hampton Roads, Taylors hardware store offers a 10 percent discount everyday to active and retired military and their dependents.
A lot of places only offer specials to the retiree themselves. How about the widows/widowers they leave behind? We need all of the help we can get. Don’t forget, our spouse spent their time serving so we could be taken care of but we still struggle in today’s economy.
My husband is a disabled Vietnam veteran and we have not had any problems at Home Depot getting the discount. Have not tried Lowes yet, but have found their personnel are not up to par on customer service, therefore, we only deal with Home Depot. Incidentally, he and I both have never had a problem getting military discounts everywhere we go, even at restaurants. We just show our military ids and get at least 10% off. We even get discounts for special events, like the local air shows etc. I would say just try asking for it with your military id or VA card = doesn’t hurt to try
The Home Depot and Lowes in Albuquerque have been honoring the discounts for at least 3 years that Im aware of. A couple of times I’ve had to explain what a DD 214 is though.
Broken Arrow, Oklahoma
Although the clerk had to have a supervisor verify, I received my 10% discount at Lowe’s.
The last time I was a HD in Tulsa the clerk told me to show my ID card and there would be no problem.
I even received a 20% discount today @ Belk’s Department store. This was a Nov 10-11 special.
So far no problems with either Home Improvement stores in this area.
I read through this and have found a small contradiction. It says for lowes that you receive the discount if a disabled verteran as well. But they say you have to show a government issued ID card. I don’t have a government issued ID Card since my disability is only 30%. How would one go about proving this to get the discount if I am eligible.
Lowe’s is NOT supporting run of the mill veterans. This is what I just took off the LOWE’s website:
Current and former military personnel and their immediate families get 10% off this Veterans Day weekend. Offer ends 11/15/2010.
Offer available for all active, reserve, retired and medically discharged military personnel and their immediate families.
Must show valid military ID or VIC card at the time of purchase. Offer is good for the purchase of any in-stock or Special Order merchandise only up to $5000 (maximum discount $500).
The Home Depot IS supporting run of the mill veterans. This is what I just took off the Home Depot website:
The Home Depot Veterans Discount Program*
Every day, we are proud to offer a 10% discount in honor and full appreciation of your past or present service. This discount is only available in our U.S. stores and a valid military ID must be presented (your DD214 and a valid driver’s license is acceptable).
The Home Depot in Tooele, UT does not offer the every day 10% discount for military or retired military personnel, because I’m retired from the service and presented my retired military ID to the cashier when I checked out and was informed that the manager has stated to the cashiers that this store does not offer the discount other than at certain holidays.
I was a bit misled for military discount on clark howards hln program . it stated to go to a website for companies that offer some special for vetarans–we were to get something for being a vet that non-military people did not get—Home Depot had started its Black Friday Sale on Vets Day–My home depot said they did not give military discount on top of sale prices or other promos —treated like an average joe on vets day—can someone help them understand and unify their if they have a program in place and how and when it works??? GOD BLESS
I agree with those who said “these establishments that offer military discounts do not owe veterans ‘anything special’ just because they served. It IS very embarrassing to find out at the cash register, that you do not qualify. If it is a chain store [and not franchised] the policy should be universal so everyone is equally informed. I have seen store clerks/cashiers blessed out by customers for ‘not giving them their discounts.’ That is also sad. Do you really want the person to possibly be fired for going against the store policy? That cashier/clerk does not make policy for the store; but they ARE REQUIRED to follow that policy. Just think of this when ‘looking’ to get your discount: What about those who are serving the community, and fellow citizens, just as much as the military: Medical Professionals, Law Enforcements Personnel, Firefighters, etc. (and YES even those waiters, clerks, cashiers,… Read more »
I’ve never been turned down by any Home Depot in my area (far western suburbs of Chicago), and I’m USN retired. Their website clearly states they do honor all veterans — active, separated, and retired.
First and foremost I would like to thank all VETS and Active for their service. I am currently serving and for 20 years so far! With regards to you all who think that we do not deserve a discount I say YOU ARE WRONG! If it were not for our sacrifice the enemy would be at your door steps! Have you all forgotten! REALLY! If you served for 2 years or for 20+ YOU GAVE and that is not “run of the mill vets” Some have seen some serious blood drawn! I for one have seen my share with 6 tours to Iraq! Would you say go away to my face! I doubt it! Yes I volunteered but if we did not then who would! It is because I volunteered that OTHERS WERE NOT DRAFTED! GET IT! It is the thought process like this that will cut our retirements and… Read more »
I just purched $333.00 worth of merchandise at our local Lowe’s Department Store in Wilkes Barre ,Pa. and they did honor the 10% discount at the check out register. THANK YOU LOWE’S
I took a chance and sent this info off to Menards and will try other National retailers. ie; Sears, Best Buy etc. Doesn’t hurt to ask.
The Applebee Veterans meal started in my home town and has now gone national
Just learned about these discounts and have yet to “try”. However, the differences in store policy for Home Depot extend beyond this I’ve discovered. When looking for parts for sliding door handales several stores offered them free of charge but one told me – in a nasty tone – to order them online and pay for them. You can guess that with several HD’s in my area I steer clear of that one!
Home Depot in Covington, GA only grants the military discount daily to active duty, retired, & disabled veterans and must present one of three types of picture ID. We found this out the other day when my husband asked for the discount – which they have always given to us in the past. Our GA driver’s licenses (we’re both veterans) have VET printed on it. Basically they told us they could not give the discount to those who just did a couple of years & got out. I was MAD! My husband did two tours in Vietnam, has a Purple Heart, & still has shrapnel in him (not enough to be declared disabled). But he was treated like dirt. As far as they were concerned he did his couple of years & got out, so was not worthy. I’m going to take my business somewhere else.
I’m a vet as well, (Vietnam) and I just cannot believe the number of posts here from people who feel everyone owes them something for their service. I read phrases like this from PH – “But he was treated like dirt.”. Just how does not being extended a perk that originally was extended to Active Duty members, constitute being treated like dirt? I think a lot of the people posting here need to take a look at themselves. The world around you does not owe you what you think they do. Gratitude is something people extend – not something you can demand. Maybe the reason you don’t see the gratitude you think you should receive is because of the way you approach the world around you. Most of the posters who seem to feel that the country as a whole owes them something, come across as if they personally did… Read more »
I’ve used my DD 214 and received 10% off at the Westland,MI Lowe’s.
I was only in the service for two years.
Good luck
I was told about the discount by a Home Depot (USMC 1963-67). I said active or Veteran. She said they used to offer it to Veterans only on holidays but now it is any time. She gave me a discount. The next time in I ask for the discount and another cashier said it is also for veterans but military ID is required. I told her that I don’t have a veterans ID there is no such time. She said what the hell I will give you the discount but next time remember your ID. I do have a VFW card, I think I will try that.
I am a 27 year retired Navy Veteran.. In early December 2010 I presented my retired ID and tried to get the 10% discount at the Home Depot Store here in Lady Lake FL and was turned down.. They said that I am only eligible on certain days of the year like Veterans/Memorial Day.. Active Duty Military are eligible for the discount throughout the year… That was a bummer so I went to the local Lowes store and they said I was eligible year round.. Go Figure.. By the way their Customer Service folks were Outstanding..
Contrary to popular belief Lowe’s does NOT give a 10% discount to all veterans. In order to receive the Military10% Discount a customer must present a military photo ID or a VA photo ID. So if you’re not currently on active duty, or a reservist, or a 20+ year retiree, or on a VA disability, you’re out of luck. Wrongly, this allows an 18-year old national guard reservist who’s never been out of his own state a discount and disallows Medal Of Honor recipient Jon Caviani and millions of other veterans who came under hostile fire and were fortunate enough to get out of there with their lives, a few bucks off. There’s something seriously wrong with that and Lowe’s should do something about it.