Iron River, MI · Iron County
State Tax Commission Affidavit for Disabled Veterans Exemption
Disabled veterans or eligible unremarried surviving spouses use this affidavit to claim a property tax exemption for a qualifying homestead.
What this form is
This affidavit lets an eligible disabled veteran or unremarried surviving spouse claim a property tax exemption for a homestead. Complete a separate form for each property, identify the owner, any legal designee, and the property, then check the applicable eligibility statement. Include the required Veterans Affairs documentation for the selected eligibility category; a legal designee must also attach a letter of authority.
Who needs it
A disabled veteran or eligible unremarried surviving spouse claiming the exemption for a property they own and use as their homestead needs this form.
How to submit it
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
About notarization
This document is signed and dated without a notary; attach the required Veterans Affairs documentation and, if applicable, the legal designee’s letter of authority.
How to submit this form
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Download the Affidavit
Download the State Tax Commission Affidavit for Disabled Veterans Exemption PDF.
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Complete the Form
Provide owner and homestead property information, mark the applicable acknowledgements and eligibility category, then sign and date the certification.
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Gather Required Attachments
Include the Veterans Affairs documentation for the selected eligibility category. A legal designee must attach a letter of authority.
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Submit to the City
Submit the affidavit to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Disabled Veterans Exemption Affidavit?
- No. The form has a certification and signature line but no notary block. Sign and date it, and attach the required Veterans Affairs documentation and, if applicable, a legal designee’s letter of authority.
- Who can claim the disabled veterans exemption?
- The claimant must be a disabled veteran or an unremarried surviving spouse of a qualifying disabled veteran. The property claimed must be owned by the claimant and used as their homestead.
- What documents must I attach?
- Attach the Veterans Affairs letter or certificate required for the eligibility category you select. A legal designee must also attach a letter of authority.
- How do I submit the affidavit?
- The form does not provide submission contact details. Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
Need something notarized?
This State Tax Commission Affidavit for Disabled Veterans Exemption doesn’t need a notary — but Michigan residents can notarize other documents online with a commissioned online notary.