Ithaca, MI · Gratiot County
Affidavit for Disabled Veterans Exemption
Disabled veterans or eligible unremarried surviving spouses file this affidavit with their local assessor to apply for a homestead property tax exemption.
What this form is
This affidavit lets a disabled veteran or an eligible unremarried surviving spouse apply for a property tax exemption on a homestead. Submit it to the local assessor in the city or township where the property is located. It asks for owner and property details, eligibility information, and a signature, and requires documentation supporting the eligibility claim.
Who needs it
A disabled veteran or an eligible unremarried surviving spouse claiming the exemption for a homestead property should file this affidavit.
How to submit it
Submit the completed affidavit with required documentation to the local assessor in the city or township where the property is located.
About notarization
This document is signed and dated without a notary; attach the required veterans’ documentation and, if applicable, a legal designee’s letter of authority.
How to submit this form
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Download The Affidavit
Download the Affidavit for Disabled Veterans Exemption.
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Complete The Affidavit
Enter owner, property, and eligibility information, then sign and date the certification.
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Gather Required Attachments
Include the applicable veterans’ documentation; a legal designee must also attach a letter of authority.
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Submit To The Local Assessor
Send the completed affidavit and required documentation to the local assessor where the property is located.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Disabled Veterans Exemption Affidavit?
- No. The affidavit calls for a signature and date, not notarization. Include the required veterans’ documentation and, if applicable, a legal designee’s letter of authority.
- How do I submit the Disabled Veterans Exemption Affidavit?
- Submit the completed affidavit with required documentation to the local assessor in the city or township where the property is located.
- What documentation must I attach?
- Attach the applicable U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs letter or certificate supporting the eligibility category you select. A legal designee must also attach a letter of authority.