Who should file Form PTAX-342-R?

Veterans with disabilities and qualifying un-remarried surviving spouses who previously received the exemption should file annually to continue it, unless specifically exempted by law.

What information does the application ask for?

It asks for owner and property details, the assessment year, disability or surviving-spouse status, answers about the property and occupancy, and the applicant’s signature and date.

Randolph County, IL · Randolph County

No notary required

Disabled Veterans Standard Homestead Exemption Renewal Application

Veterans with disabilities or qualifying surviving spouses file this annual application with the Chief County Assessment Officer to continue an existing homestead exemption.

At a glance

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

What this form is

Form PTAX-342-R verifies continued eligibility for the Standard Homestead Exemption for Veterans with Disabilities on a property. The county requires it each year to continue the exemption, unless the applicant is specifically exempted by law. It asks for owner and property details, disability or surviving-spouse status, assessment-year eligibility information, and the applicant’s signature and date.

Who needs it

Veterans with disabilities and qualifying un-remarried surviving spouses who received the exemption and need to verify continued eligibility should file this application.

How to submit it

File the application with the Chief County Assessment Officer by the due date; the form directs applicants to contact the CCAO for the address, phone number, and filing information.

About notarization

This document is signed and dated without a notary; the signer just signs and dates it, while eligibility documentation may also be required.

How to submit this form

1
Download the Application
Download Form PTAX-342-R, the annual verification application for the veterans with disabilities homestead exemption.
2
Complete the Application
Enter the owner and property information, select the applicable status, answer the assessment-year questions, and sign and date the form.
3
Gather Eligibility Documentation
The form says the Chief County Assessment Officer will require documentation to verify eligibility, including documentation from the U.S. Department of Veterans’ Affairs.
4
File with the County
File the application with the Chief County Assessment Officer by the due date; contact the CCAO for filing information.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the Disabled Veterans Standard Homestead Exemption Renewal Application?: No. The application has a signature and date line, but no notary block. The county may require eligibility documentation, which the form does not say must be notarized.
How do I submit the renewal application?: File Form PTAX-342-R with the Chief County Assessment Officer by the due date. The form directs applicants to contact the CCAO for the address, phone number, and filing information.
Who should file Form PTAX-342-R?: Veterans with disabilities and qualifying un-remarried surviving spouses who previously received the exemption should file annually to continue it, unless specifically exempted by law.
What information does the application ask for?: It asks for owner and property details, the assessment year, disability or surviving-spouse status, answers about the property and occupancy, and the applicant’s signature and date.

Need something notarized?

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