Jo Daviess County, IL · Jo Daviess County
Application for Standard Homestead Exemption for Veterans with Disabilities
Veterans with disabilities or qualifying surviving spouses file this application with the county to request a homestead exemption for their primary residence.
At a glance
- Issued by
- City of Jo Daviess County · Jo Daviess County, Jo Daviess County, Illinois
- Notarization
- Not required: file this form without a notary.
- Official source
- jodaviesscountyil.gov
- Blank form
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What this form is
Form PTAX-342 requests the Standard Homestead Exemption for Veterans with Disabilities for a qualifying primary residence. The applicant provides property, residence, military service, and eligibility information, and identifies supporting documents. File with the Chief County Assessment Officer (CCAO) for the assessment year; the form says the county board of review has final authority to grant the exemption.
Who needs it
A qualifying veteran or un-remarried surviving spouse seeking this exemption for a primary residence should file the application with the county.
How to submit it
File Form PTAX-342 with your Chief County Assessment Officer (CCAO) by the due date to receive the exemption. Contact the CCAO at the address or phone number entered on the form for assistance and filing information.
About notarization
This application is signed and dated without a notary; the signer just signs and dates it, while required eligibility and ownership documents are attached.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download the Application
Download Form PTAX-342 for the assessment year for which you are applying.
- 2
Complete the Form
Enter your property and contact information, assessment year, residence details, and answers about eligibility.
- 3
Gather Supporting Documents
Include the required eligibility documentation and, if applying for the first time, proof of legal or beneficial title to the property.
- 4
File with the County
File the application with your Chief County Assessment Officer by the due date; contact the CCAO using the form’s address or phone fields for filing information.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Disabled Veterans Homestead Exemption application?
- No. The application asks the property owner or authorized representative to sign and date it. Required eligibility and ownership documents may need to be attached.
- Who may apply for this homestead exemption?
- The form is for qualifying veterans with disabilities and qualifying un-remarried surviving spouses seeking the exemption on a primary residence. Eligibility depends on the criteria described in the form.
- How do I submit the application?
- File Form PTAX-342 with your Chief County Assessment Officer by the due date. The form says to contact the CCAO using the address and phone number fields for assistance and filing information.
- What documents should I attach?
- The CCAO requires documentation to verify eligibility, including documentation from the U.S. Department of Veterans’ Affairs and an eligible military service document. First-time applicants also identify proof of legal or beneficial title.