Grosse Pointe Park, MI · Wayne County
Affidavit for Disabled Veterans Exemption
Disabled veterans and eligible unremarried surviving spouses file this affidavit with the local unit to claim a property tax exemption for a qualifying homestead.
What this form is
This affidavit is used by eligible taxpayers to claim the disabled veterans property tax exemption for a homestead. Complete a separate form for each property, providing owner and property details and checking the applicable eligibility statements. Include the required Veterans Affairs letter or certificate; a legal designee must also attach a letter of authority.
Who needs it
A disabled veteran or an eligible unremarried surviving spouse claiming the exemption for a property used as their homestead needs this affidavit.
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 affidavit is signed and dated without a notary; attach the applicable Veterans Affairs documentation and, if filing through 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 PDF.
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Complete The Form
Enter owner and homestead property information, select the applicable eligibility statements, and complete the certification.
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Gather Required Attachments
Attach the applicable Veterans Affairs letter or certificate. A legal designee must include a letter of authority.
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Submit To The City
Submit the completed affidavit to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
Frequently asked questions
- Who can file the Affidavit for Disabled Veterans Exemption?
- A disabled veteran or an unremarried surviving spouse of a disabled veteran may file to claim the exemption for a property used as their homestead, if the eligibility requirements are met.
- What documents must I attach to the affidavit?
- Attach the applicable Veterans Affairs letter or certificate supporting the eligibility claim. A legal designee must also attach a letter of authority.
- Do I need a notary for the Affidavit for Disabled Veterans Exemption?
- No. The affidavit is signed and dated without a notary. Attach the applicable Veterans Affairs documentation and, if filing through a designee, a letter of authority.
- How do I submit the Affidavit for Disabled Veterans Exemption?
- The form does not provide submission contact details. Submit it to the city department named on the form and check the city website for current contact details.
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