Lee County, IL · Lee County
Annual Verification for Veterans with Disabilities
Veterans with disabilities and qualifying surviving spouses file this annual verification with the Lee County Chief County Assessment Officer to continue the homestead exemption.
At a glance
- Issued by
- City of Lee County · Lee County, Lee County, Illinois
- Notarization
- Not required: file this form without a notary.
- Official source
- leecountyil.com
- Blank form
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What this form is
Form PTAX-342-R verifies continued eligibility for the Standard Homestead Exemption for Veterans with Disabilities. The county requires it each year to continue the exemption, unless the applicant is specifically exempted by law. It asks for property and owner details, disability category, assessment year, property use and residency information, and a signed certification; the county also requires eligibility documentation.
Who needs it
Veterans with disabilities and qualifying un-remarried surviving spouses file this verification annually to continue the exemption on an eligible residence.
How to submit it
File the form with your Chief County Assessment Officer by the due date; contact the CCAO at the address and phone number on the form for filing information.
About notarization
This document is signed and dated without a notary; provide the U.S. Department of Veterans’ Affairs documentation the county requires to verify eligibility.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download the Form
Download Form PTAX-342-R, Annual Verification for Veterans with Disabilities.
- 2
Complete the Form
Enter the owner and property details, select the applicable disability or surviving-spouse statement, and answer the property and assessment-year questions.
- 3
Gather Eligibility Documentation
Provide documentation from the U.S. Department of Veterans’ Affairs to verify eligibility; include documentation verifying a disability increase if applicable.
- 4
Sign and Submit
Sign and date the form, then file it with your Chief County Assessment Officer by the due date.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Annual Verification for Veterans with Disabilities?
- No. The form asks the property owner or authorized representative to sign and date it, without a notary. Provide the U.S. Department of Veterans’ Affairs documentation required to verify eligibility.
- How do I submit the annual verification?
- File Form PTAX-342-R with your Chief County Assessment Officer by the due date. Contact the CCAO at the address and phone number shown on the form for filing information.
- Who should file Form PTAX-342-R?
- Veterans with disabilities and qualifying un-remarried surviving spouses file the form to continue receiving the Standard Homestead Exemption for Veterans with Disabilities.
- What information does the form ask for?
- It asks for owner and property details, disability category, assessment year, property use and residency information, prior exemption details, and a signed certification.