Goodhue County, MN · Goodhue County
Homestead Exclusion Application for a Surviving Spouse
This application requests a market value exclusion for a surviving spouse of a permanently disabled veteran or a service member who died on active duty.
At a glance
- Issued by
- City of Goodhue County · Goodhue County, Goodhue County, Minnesota
- Notarization
- Not required: file this form without a notary.
- Official source
- goodhuecountymn.gov
- Blank form
- Download the PDF
- Catalogued
- Machine-readable
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What this form is
Eligible surviving spouses use this application to request a market value exclusion of up to $300,000 on qualifying homestead property. The applicant must first apply for and receive homestead status, then mail the completed application and required eligibility documents to the county assessor by December 31. The form asks for applicant and property details, eligibility information, and the applicant’s signature and date.
Who needs it
A surviving spouse of a qualifying permanently disabled veteran or service member who died while serving honorably on active duty may apply.
How to submit it
Mail the completed application and all required documentation to your county assessor by December 31 of the current year.
About notarization
This application is signed and dated without a notary; the signer declares the information is true and attaches required eligibility documentation.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download the Application
Download the surviving spouse homestead exclusion application PDF.
- 2
Complete the Form
Enter the applicant and property information, answer the eligibility questions, and sign and date the application.
- 3
Gather Required Attachments
Attach the documentation required to verify eligibility, such as the applicable service or benefit verification listed on the form.
- 4
Mail to the County Assessor
Mail the completed application and required documentation to your county assessor by December 31 of the current year.
Frequently asked questions
- Who can apply for the surviving spouse homestead exclusion?
- A surviving spouse of a veteran with a 100% permanent service-connected disability or a qualifying service member who died while serving honorably on active duty may apply.
- How do I submit the application?
- Mail the completed application and all required documentation to your county assessor by December 31 of the current year to be eligible for the exclusion in the next payable tax year.
- Do I need a notary for the surviving spouse homestead exclusion application?
- No. The application is signed and dated without a notary. The signer declares the information is true and attaches the required eligibility documentation.