Randolph County, IL · Randolph County
Application for Returning Veterans’ Homestead Exemption
Veterans use this application to request a homestead exemption for an eligible principal residence after returning from qualifying active duty.
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
- Machine-readable
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What this form is
Form PTAX-341 lets an eligible veteran apply for the Returning Veterans’ Homestead Exemption for the assessment year they return from qualifying active duty. It asks for owner and property details, service and residence eligibility information, and proof of ownership. The form says to attach documentation verifying eligibility and directs applicants to mail the completed application and supporting documents to the Chief County Assessment Officer.
Who needs it
An Illinois-resident veteran who returned from qualifying active duty and meets the form’s ownership, residence, and property-tax requirements may apply.
How to submit it
Mail the completed Form PTAX-341 and supporting documentation to the Chief County Assessment Officer at the address provided by that office. Contact the CCAO for assistance and the filing due date.
About notarization
This application is signed and dated without a notary; attach the required service documentation and proof of ownership, but the form does not require a sworn or notarized attachment.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download the Application
Download Form PTAX-341 for the Returning Veterans’ Homestead Exemption.
- 2
Complete the Application
Enter the property owner and property details, assessment years, and answers to the eligibility questions.
- 3
Gather Required Documents
Attach proof of ownership or interest and the service documentation specified for your circumstances.
- 4
Mail to the County
Mail the completed form and supporting documents to the Chief County Assessment Officer; contact the office for its address and filing due date.
Frequently asked questions
- Who may apply for the Returning Veterans’ Homestead Exemption?
- The form describes eligibility for Illinois residents who served in the U.S. Armed Forces, Illinois National Guard, or U.S. Reserve Forces and returned from qualifying active duty, subject to its property and tax requirements.
- What documentation must I attach?
- Attach proof of ownership or a legal or equitable interest. The form also requires service documentation: Form DD 214 or a certified copy if discharged, or Form DD 220 or military orders and a travel voucher if still on active duty.
- Do I need a notary for this application?
- No. Sign and date the application; the form does not require notarization. Attach the service documentation and proof of ownership it requests.
- How do I submit the application?
- Mail the completed Form PTAX-341 and supporting documentation to the Chief County Assessment Officer. Contact that office for its address, assistance, and the filing due date.