Trenton, MT · Mercer County
Claim for Property Tax Exemption on Dwelling of Disabled Veteran or Surviving Spouse
Disabled veterans and eligible surviving spouses, civil union partners, or domestic partners use this claim to request a property tax exemption on their principal residence.
What this form is
This claim requests a property tax exemption for a qualifying disabled veteran or eligible surviving spouse, civil union partner, or domestic partner who owns and occupies a dwelling as a principal residence. The form says to file it with the municipal tax assessor and may be filed at any time during the tax year. It asks about the claimant, dwelling, military service, disability, ownership, occupancy, and residency.
Who needs it
A qualifying disabled veteran or eligible surviving spouse, civil union partner, or domestic partner who owns and occupies the dwelling as a principal residence may file this claim.
How to submit it
File the completed claim with the municipal tax assessor at any time during the tax year. Attach copies of documents supporting eligibility, such as military, disability, ownership, or residency records, as applicable.
About notarization
This document is signed without a notary; the claimant signs and dates a certification treated as made under oath and attaches supporting records as applicable.
How to submit this form
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Download The Claim
Download the property tax exemption claim PDF.
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Complete The Claim
Provide claimant and dwelling details, then complete the sections about service, disability, ownership, occupancy, and residency.
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Gather Supporting Records
Attach copies of applicable military, disability, ownership, and residency documents listed in the guidelines.
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Submit To The Tax Assessor
File the completed claim with the municipal tax assessor at any time during the tax year.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the disabled veteran property tax exemption claim?
- No. The claim has no notary block; the claimant signs and dates a certification treated as made under oath. Attach supporting records as applicable.
- How do I submit the disabled veteran exemption claim?
- File the completed claim with the municipal tax assessor at any time during the tax year. Attach copies of documents supporting eligibility, as applicable.
- What documents should I attach to the claim?
- The guidelines list possible proofs such as military records, Veterans Administration disability certification, ownership documents, and residency records. The assessor may require proofs needed to establish eligibility.
- Who can use this property tax exemption claim?
- The claim is for a qualifying disabled veteran or eligible surviving spouse, civil union partner, or domestic partner who meets the stated service, disability, ownership, occupancy, and residency requirements.
Need something notarized?
This Claim for Property Tax Exemption on Dwelling of Disabled Veteran or Surviving Spouse doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Trenton form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.