Who can file the veteran property tax deduction claim?

An eligible veteran or surviving spouse, civil union partner, or domestic partner may file the claim for a property. The form states the claimant must meet its residency, ownership, and military-status requirements.

What documents may be needed with the claim?

The form lists military records, proof of ownership, and proof of residency among possible supporting documents. Surviving claimants may also need a death certificate and marriage, civil union, or domestic partnership documentation.

Do I need a notary for the property tax deduction claim?

No. The document has no notary block; the claimant signs and dates it and certifies the statements are true, understood as if made under oath.

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Property Tax Deduction Claim by Veteran or Surviving Spouse, Civil Union Partner, or Domestic Partner

Veterans and eligible surviving spouses, civil union partners, or domestic partners use this claim to request a property tax deduction from the municipal tax assessor or collector.

What this form is

This claim requests a property tax deduction for an eligible veteran or surviving spouse, civil union partner, or domestic partner. The form asks for claimant and property details, the tax year, military status, ownership, residency, and any deduction claimed on another property. It also lists supporting documents that may be required, including military records and proof of ownership or residency.

Who needs it

A veteran or eligible surviving spouse, civil union partner, or domestic partner who claims the deduction for a property must file this form.

How to submit it

File the completed claim with the municipal tax assessor from October 1 through December 31 of the pretax year, or with the municipal tax collector from January 1 through December 31 of the tax year.

About notarization

This document is signed and dated without a notary; the claimant certifies the statements are true and understands they are considered as if made under oath.

How to submit this form

1
Download The Claim
Download the property tax deduction claim form.
2
Complete The Form
Enter claimant and property details, tax year, military status, ownership, residency, and information about any deduction on another property.
3
Gather Supporting Documents
Attach applicable military records and documents supporting ownership or residency; surviving claimants may need additional documents listed in the guidelines.
4
Submit The Claim
File with the municipal tax assessor during the pretax-year period or the municipal tax collector during the tax-year period stated in the guidelines.

Frequently asked questions

Who can file the veteran property tax deduction claim?: An eligible veteran or surviving spouse, civil union partner, or domestic partner may file the claim for a property. The form states the claimant must meet its residency, ownership, and military-status requirements.
What documents may be needed with the claim?: The form lists military records, proof of ownership, and proof of residency among possible supporting documents. Surviving claimants may also need a death certificate and marriage, civil union, or domestic partnership documentation.
How do I submit the property tax deduction claim?: File it with the municipal tax assessor from October 1 through December 31 of the pretax year, or with the municipal tax collector from January 1 through December 31 of the tax year.
Do I need a notary for the property tax deduction claim?: No. The document has no notary block; the claimant signs and dates it and certifies the statements are true, understood as if made under oath.

Need something notarized?

This Property Tax Deduction Claim by Veteran or Surviving Spouse, Civil Union Partner, or Domestic Partner doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Clayton form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.