Do I need a notary for the veterans disability homestead exemption application?

No. The application asks the property owner or authorized representative to sign and date it; it does not require notarization.

What supporting documents are required?

The Chief County Assessment Officer requires documentation verifying eligibility, including documentation from the U.S. Department of Veterans’ Affairs and an accepted proof of military service. Surviving spouses may need additional documents.

Who can apply for this exemption?

Eligible veterans and qualifying un-remarried surviving spouses may apply. The form asks about residency, military service, disability certification, the property, and other eligibility details.

Lee County, IL · Lee County

No notary required

Application for Standard Homestead Exemption for Veterans with Disabilities

Veterans with disabilities and qualifying surviving spouses use this application to request a homestead exemption for an eligible primary residence in Lee County.

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: Download the PDF
Catalogued: Oct 5, 2026
Machine-readable: JSON record · about the forms index

What this form is

Form PTAX-342 requests the Standard Homestead Exemption for Veterans with Disabilities for an eligible primary residence. Applicants provide property and assessment details, answer questions about residency and eligibility, identify supporting documentation, and sign and date the application. File it with the Chief County Assessment Officer by the due date to receive the exemption; contact that office for filing information.

Who needs it

A qualifying veteran or un-remarried surviving spouse seeking this exemption for an eligible primary residence in Lee County should file this application.

How to submit it

File the application with the Lee County Chief County Assessment Officer at 112 E Second St, Dixon, IL 61021; call (815) 288-4483 for filing information.

About notarization

This application is signed and dated without a notary; the signer just signs and dates it.

How to submit this form

1
Download the Application
Download Form PTAX-342 for the Standard Homestead Exemption for Veterans with Disabilities.
2
Complete the Application
Enter property, assessment year, residency, and eligibility information, then sign and date the form.
3
Gather Supporting Documents
Include the eligibility documentation required by the Chief County Assessment Officer and any applicable surviving-spouse documents.
4
Submit to the County
File the application with the Lee County Chief County Assessment Officer; call the listed number for filing information.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the veterans disability homestead exemption application?: No. The application asks the property owner or authorized representative to sign and date it; it does not require notarization.
How do I submit the application?: File it with the Lee County Chief County Assessment Officer at 112 E Second St, Dixon, IL 61021. Call (815) 288-4483 for filing information.
What supporting documents are required?: The Chief County Assessment Officer requires documentation verifying eligibility, including documentation from the U.S. Department of Veterans’ Affairs and an accepted proof of military service. Surviving spouses may need additional documents.
Who can apply for this exemption?: Eligible veterans and qualifying un-remarried surviving spouses may apply. The form asks about residency, military service, disability certification, the property, and other eligibility details.

Need something notarized?

This Application for Standard Homestead Exemption for Veterans with Disabilities doesn’t need a notary, but Illinois residents can notarize other documents online with a commissioned online notary.