Rock Island County, IL · Rock Island County
Returning Veterans Homestead Exemption
Returning veterans apply for this homestead exemption by providing property, service, eligibility, and ownership information to the county assessment officer.
At a glance
- Issued by
- City of Rock Island County · Rock Island County, Rock Island County, Illinois
- Notarization
- Not required: file this form without a notary.
- Official source
- rockislandcountyil.gov
- Blank form
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What this form is
Use Form PTAX-341 to apply for the Returning Veterans’ Homestead Exemption for the assessment year you return from active duty in an armed conflict. The application asks about your property, residence, military service, and eligibility, and requires proof of ownership. The form also says to include the required documentation verifying eligibility, such as specified military service records.
Who needs it
A returning veteran who meets the form’s residency, military service, property ownership, occupancy, and property tax liability requirements should file this application.
How to submit it
Mail the completed form and supporting documentation to the Chief County Assessment Officer at the address listed on the form. Contact that officer for filing assistance and the due date.
About notarization
This application is signed and dated without a notary; attach the required military service proof and proof of ownership, which the form does not say must be notarized.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download the Application
Download Form PTAX-341 to apply for the Returning Veterans’ Homestead Exemption.
- 2
Complete the Form
Enter the requested property, residence, military service, and eligibility information, then sign and date the application.
- 3
Gather Supporting Documents
Attach proof of ownership and the military service documentation required for your situation.
- 4
Mail to the County
Mail the application and supporting documents to the Chief County Assessment Officer at the address listed on the form.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Returning Veterans Homestead Exemption application?
- No. The application asks the property owner or authorized representative to sign and date it. It also requires supporting documentation, but does not say that the documents must be notarized.
- How do I submit the Returning Veterans Homestead Exemption application?
- Mail the completed PTAX-341 and supporting documentation to the Chief County Assessment Officer at the address listed on the form. Contact the officer for filing assistance and the due date.
- What documentation must I include?
- The form requires documentation to verify eligibility and proof of ownership. Depending on your military status, it lists Form DD 214, Form DD 220, or military orders and a travel voucher.
- What information does Form PTAX-341 request?
- It asks for property and owner information, assessment years, the property index number or legal description, military service and return date, residence details, ownership documentation, and eligibility answers.