Fremont, MI · Newaygo County
Affidavit for Disabled Veterans Exemption
Disabled veterans or their unremarried surviving spouses use this affidavit to apply for a property tax exemption on qualifying homestead property.
What this form is
This affidavit is used to apply for a property tax exemption on real property owned and used as a homestead by a qualifying disabled veteran or unremarried surviving spouse. 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. It asks for owner, designee, property, eligibility, and certification information.
Who needs it
A disabled veteran or unremarried surviving spouse, or their legal designee, may file this affidavit for qualifying homestead property.
How to submit it
File the affidavit with the supervisor or assessing officer any time after December 31 and before, or until the conclusion of, the December Board of Review.
About notarization
This document is signed and dated without a notary; attach the applicable Veterans Affairs eligibility document and, if filed by a designee, a 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 Form
Enter owner or designee information, homestead property details, applicable acknowledgements, and eligibility information.
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Gather Required Attachments
Attach the applicable Veterans Affairs letter or certificate. A legal designee must attach a letter of authority.
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File With The Assessing Officer
File with the supervisor or assessing officer after December 31 and before, or until the conclusion of, the December Board of Review.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Disabled Veterans Exemption Affidavit?
- No. The affidavit has a signature and date field but no notary block. Attach the applicable Veterans Affairs eligibility document, and a legal designee must attach a letter of authority.
- Who can apply for the disabled veterans exemption?
- A disabled veteran or an unremarried surviving spouse may apply for a property tax exemption on qualifying homestead property. A legal designee may file the affidavit for them.
- How do I submit the affidavit?
- File it with the supervisor or assessing officer after December 31 and before, or until the conclusion of, the December Board of Review.
- What documents must accompany the affidavit?
- Attach the Veterans Affairs letter or certificate that matches the eligibility basis selected. A legal designee must also attach a letter of authority.
Need something notarized?
This Affidavit for Disabled Veterans Exemption doesn’t need a notary — but Michigan residents can notarize other documents online with a commissioned online notary.