The Home Depot Announces an Expanded Military Discount – Tax Free and Save 10% on More Purchases

Home Depot now offers an expanded year-round 10% military discount, as well as tax-free shopping, to military members, veterans, and military spouses. Here’s everything you need to know about enrolling in the program.

In the spring of 2025, The Home Depot announced a significant expansion to support the military community.

One of the nation’s largest home improvement DIY retailers is now offering its military exchange customers tax-free shopping and at 10% off across an expanded range of items. That includes over 2 million products available on HomeDepot.com.

The Home Depot now offers tax-free shopping on additional home improvement products to more military families nationwide. This is a significant expansion of its partnerships with the Army & Air Force Exchange Service and the Navy Exchange Service Command, extending beyond large appliances to offer nearly all online products tax-free to the more than 34 million eligible military exchange customers.

Power tool sets, outdoor power equipment, grills, garden tools, ceiling fans, and much more are now available as part of the program in addition to popular major appliances, such as washers, dryers, refrigerators, ovens, and dishwashers.

All active-duty service members, dependents, retirees, National Guard members, Reservists, Coast Guard members, and honorably discharged veterans and their dependents who have confirmed eligibility at ShopMyExchange.com or myNavyExchange.com can make tax-free online purchases from military exchanges through this program.

In addition to online shopping on the exchanges, The Home Depot has about 90 major appliance showrooms located in military exchange stores across the U.S.

The Home Depot has long supported veteran causes, giving back through career opportunities, professional trades training, community investments, and accessible housing initiatives. This expanded benefit is another major commitment to the company’s initiative to support military members and their families.

Shopping on the Exchange and NEX websites will continue to include the following as a lifelong benefit for all who served:

• Tax-free shopping
• Free shipping on major appliances
• 10% military discount on full-priced, non-appliance merchandise, extending the same discount also available on The Home Depot website.

The expanded offerings also align with The Home Depot’s broader mission to support the military community. The company employs 35,000 veterans and military spouses and oversees The Home Depot Foundation.

It is committed to pledging $750 million by 2030 toward veteran causes in addition to the $550 million it has already donated.

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How the 10% Discount Works

The Home Depot offers a 10% discount daily to all active service members, National Guard members, reservists, veterans, and military spouses. Non-spousal dependents of active military and veterans, dishonorably discharged veterans, non-military members, auxiliary members, and civilian employees of the military are not eligible for the discount.

In a change from past practices, you can no longer use a Form DD-214 or a veteran, military, or dependent ID at the register to get the discount. Instead, you must sign up for a virtual ID, shop online, or scan the app in-store.

The Home Depot also has a maximum annual military discount limit of $400 that resets every calendar year, and some exclusions apply. If you hit your cap at Home Depot, you can still shop around at other retailers offering military discounts, like Lowe’s.

Spouses of eligible service members and veterans can also get the discount if they create their own Home Depot account and verify their identity by uploading their dependent ID. Spouses must also provide their service member’s name, birth date, and email address registered to their Home Depot account.

Non-married dependents of military members and veterans are not eligible for the discount. For more information, please refer to the frequently asked questions.

The Home Depot’s military discount only works online or in-store if you display your virtual ID on the Home Depot app at the register.

How to Register for Home Depot’s Military Discount

A Home Depot account is required. You can create a new Home Depot account or log in with your existing one.

You’ll need a Home Depot virtual ID QR code to use your military discount in-store. To get one, visit The Home Depot Military Discount page, open the Home Depot mobile app, and navigate to the military discount page.

Click “Verify Military Status” on the military discount page and follow the on-screen instructions.

The website’s verification service, SheerID, will request details such as your name and branch of service, and may also require supporting documentation.

How to prove military service:

• Military ID card
• Veteran ID card
• VA health care card
• DD Form 214
• Driver’s license with veteran designation

Read about other ways to verify military service here.

After you’re verified, spouses can create an account and input your information to obtain their virtual ID, which will allow them to access the discount.

If you have questions during the new enrollment process, store clerks will be happy to assist you, or you can contact Home Depot customer service at 1-(800) 466-3337.

How to Use The Home Depot’s Military Discount

To use your discount in The Home Depot stores, you must have the Home Depot app on your phone.

At the register, log in to the app and navigate to your account information. Scroll down your customer profile to the “Military Discount Program” section. You should see an area that says “Scan Virtual ID,” which features a QR code.

You must show this QR code at the register to receive your military discount. QR code screenshots and printing out the QR code do not work. You must use the app to get the QR code.

Is The Home Depot Military Discount Available Online?

Although your military discount QR code isn’t available on the website, you can still use your discount to shop online. As long as you’re logged in to your account, Home Depot will apply your discount automatically at checkout.

Purchasing on the website is the best alternative for accessing your discount if you don’t have a smartphone or prefer not to use the app.

You can place orders online with your discount and pick them up in-store or have them shipped to your home.

Local Sales Can Vary by Location

The Home Depot offers a variety of sales that can vary by location. Before you shop, it’s a good idea to check local advertisements, flyers, promo codes, and online store promotions for the most up-to-date information.

In many cases, The Home Depot website features deals that aren’t available at their warehouse stores, so it pays to do some digging for deals online.

Restrictions on The Home Depot’s Military Discount

The Home Depot’s military discount comes with a few restrictions you should be aware of before stepping into the checkout line. For example, your 10% discount has a maximum annual cap of $400.

Also, some products and services are not discounted, including:

• Goods with manufacturer-imposed restrictions
• Gift cards
• Freight and delivery services
• Installation and other labor services
• Value-priced merchandise, items that are already discounted, or items on clearance
• Tool rental fees
• Commodity products like lumber, wire, and building materials

Most in-store and online appliances are excluded from the discount benefit. Active-duty service members, dependents, retirees, Department of Defense civilians and retirees, and honorably discharged veterans are eligible to purchase Home Depot appliances through a partnership with Military Exchanges. Visit ShopMyExchange.com or MyNavyExchange.com to learn more.

Additionally, The Home Depot’s military discount is for personal use only. You can’t pay for your purchase with a commercial credit card or have a job number connected to the purchase.

Also, the discount can’t be applied retroactively to prior purchases, regardless of the reason.
However, you may be able to use your military discount with your Home Depot consumer credit card.

In most cases, you can’t stack military discounts at The Home Depot. For example, you can’t combine a military discount with a contractor’s discount.

However, if The Home Depot offers a storewide deal, you may be able to use your military discount in addition to that deal.

When in doubt, call ahead and ask.

What If You Don’t Receive a Discount?

Some active military personnel and retired veterans have reported not receiving a 10% discount when shopping at The Home Depot. Please review the information above and verify that the discount applies to your purchases.

You might not qualify for the discount if there are exclusions as noted above, or if you haven’t registered for a virtual ID. Remember that Home Depot store clerks can get in trouble or lose their jobs if they accept a non-valid form of ID, so please don’t put them in an awkward position.

If you have questions or think you were wrongly denied the discount, you can ask for a copy of the military discount policy.

Shop Around at Other Retailers

If The Home Depot doesn’t honor your military discount, consider comparing prices with other stores, including Lowe’s. Sometimes, if one competitor has home improvement coupons, other retailers may honor them.

You can find even more savings with special Memorial Day and Veterans Day discounts at retailers and restaurants nationwide.