Belding, MI · Ionia County
Affidavit for Disabled Veterans Exemption
Disabled veterans or their unremarried surviving spouses use this affidavit to apply for a property tax exemption on an owned homestead.
What this form is
This affidavit applies for a property tax exemption for a homestead owned and used by an eligible disabled veteran or an unremarried surviving spouse. The owner or legal designee must file it annually with the supervisor or assessing officer. It asks for owner, designee, property, and eligibility information, and requires supporting Veterans Affairs documentation based on the eligibility category.
Who needs it
A disabled veteran or unremarried surviving spouse, or their legal designee, files this affidavit for an eligible owned homestead.
How to submit it
The owner or legal designee must file it annually with the supervisor or assessing officer after December 31 and before, or until the conclusion of, the December Board of Review.
About notarization
The signer signs and dates the affidavit without a notary; attach the applicable Veterans Affairs documentation and, for a legal designee, a letter of authority.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download The Affidavit
Download the Disabled Veterans Exemption Affidavit PDF.
- 2
Complete The Form
Provide the owner or designee details, homestead property information, eligibility selections, and required certification.
- 3
Gather Supporting Documents
Attach the applicable Veterans Affairs letter or certificate. A legal designee must attach a letter of authority.
- 4
Submit To The City
File annually with the supervisor or assessing officer after December 31 and before, or until the conclusion of, the December Board of Review.
Frequently asked questions
- Who can file the Disabled Veterans Exemption Affidavit?
- A disabled veteran or an unremarried surviving spouse may file for an eligible homestead. A legal designee may file on their behalf.
- What documentation must I attach?
- Attach the Veterans Affairs letter or certificate that matches the eligibility category checked on the affidavit. A legal designee must also attach a letter of authority.
- Do I need a notary for the Disabled Veterans Exemption Affidavit?
- No. The signer signs and dates the affidavit without a notary. Attach the applicable Veterans Affairs documentation and, if filing as a legal designee, a letter of authority.
- How do I submit the affidavit?
- The owner or legal designee must file it annually with the supervisor or assessing officer after December 31 and before, or until the conclusion of, the December Board of Review.
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