Who can file the Disabled Veterans' Property Tax Exemption claim?

The form is for qualifying veterans, eligible veteran spouses, and eligible unmarried surviving spouses claiming an exemption for a home. Eligibility depends on the circumstances and supporting proof described in the form.

Do I need a notary for the Disabled Veterans' Property Tax Exemption claim?

No. The claim is signed and dated without a notary. Some claims require supporting proof, and surviving-spouse claims may require marriage and death certificates; the form does not say these must be notarized.

What supporting documents may be required?

The form calls for proof of a qualifying disability or rating. Depending on the claim basis, an unmarried surviving spouse may also need a marriage certificate, death certificate or casualty report, and proof of service-connected cause of death.

Trinity County, CA · Trinity County

No notary required

Claim for Disabled Veterans' Property Tax Exemption

Veterans or eligible unmarried surviving spouses file this claim with the Trinity County Assessor to request a property tax exemption for a qualifying home.

At a glance

Issued by: City of Trinity County · Trinity County, Trinity County, California
Notarization: Not required: file this form without a notary.
Official source: trinitycounty.org
Blank form: Download the PDF
Catalogued: Oct 5, 2026
Machine-readable: JSON record · about the forms index

What this form is

This claim requests the Disabled Veterans' Property Tax Exemption for a qualifying home and can be used for a first-time claim or an annual Low-Income Exemption claim. The form asks about the home, ownership and occupancy dates, disability rating, eligibility basis, and household income when applicable. It also describes required supporting documents and filing deadlines, which vary according to the event and exemption claimed.

Who needs it

A qualifying veteran, an eligible veteran spouse, or an eligible unmarried surviving spouse claiming an exemption for a home in Trinity County needs this form.

How to submit it

Send the completed claim and required supporting documents to Trinity County Assessor, PO Box 1255, Weaverville, CA 96093. The form lists the Assessor's telephone number as (530) 623-1257.

About notarization

This claim is signed and dated without a notary; the form requires supporting proof and, for some surviving-spouse claims, marriage and death certificates, but does not say they must be notarized.

How to submit this form

1
Download the Claim
Download the Disabled Veterans' Property Tax Exemption claim and review its instructions and filing deadlines.
2
Complete the Form
Enter claimant and property details, answer the applicable questions, select the claim basis, and provide household income if claiming the Low-Income Exemption.
3
Gather Supporting Documents
Attach the proof required for your claim basis, such as disability evidence or applicable marriage and death records.
4
Sign and Send to the Assessor
Sign and date the claim, then send it with supporting documents to Trinity County Assessor, PO Box 1255, Weaverville, CA 96093.

Frequently asked questions

Who can file the Disabled Veterans' Property Tax Exemption claim?: The form is for qualifying veterans, eligible veteran spouses, and eligible unmarried surviving spouses claiming an exemption for a home. Eligibility depends on the circumstances and supporting proof described in the form.
How do I submit the claim?: Send the completed claim and required supporting documents to Trinity County Assessor, PO Box 1255, Weaverville, CA 96093. The form lists (530) 623-1257 for the Assessor.
Do I need a notary for the Disabled Veterans' Property Tax Exemption claim?: No. The claim is signed and dated without a notary. Some claims require supporting proof, and surviving-spouse claims may require marriage and death certificates; the form does not say these must be notarized.
What supporting documents may be required?: The form calls for proof of a qualifying disability or rating. Depending on the claim basis, an unmarried surviving spouse may also need a marriage certificate, death certificate or casualty report, and proof of service-connected cause of death.

Need something notarized?

This Claim for Disabled Veterans' Property Tax Exemption doesn’t need a notary, but if you have another Trinity County form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.