Do I need a notary for the Five-Year Exemption and/or Abatement Application?

No. The applicant certifies the statements and signs and dates the form; it does not include a notary requirement.

What information does the application ask for?

It asks for applicant and property details, project type, completion date, project cost and description, prior exemptions or abatements, and property tax status.

What supporting documents may be needed?

Attach required documentary proofs. The assessor may require an ordinance, an executed tax agreement, project descriptions, plans, drawings, cost estimates, or other materials.

Trenton, MT · Mercer County

No notary required

Application for Five-Year Exemption and/or Abatement

Property owners use this application to request a five-year tax exemption, abatement, or both for qualifying construction, improvements, or conversions.

What this form is

This application requests a five-year property tax exemption, abatement, or both for qualifying residential, commercial, or industrial construction, improvements, or conversions. The form says applications must be filed with the municipal assessor within 30 days of project completion, and late applications will be denied. It asks for applicant and property details, project information, costs, completion date, prior benefits, tax status, supporting proofs, and a signed certification.

Who needs it

Property owners seeking an exemption, abatement, or both for qualifying construction, improvements, or conversions should complete and file this application.

How to submit it

File the application with the municipal assessor within 30 days, including Saturdays and Sundays, of project completion. The form says late applications will be denied.

About notarization

This document is signed without a notary; the applicant certifies the statements and signs and dates the form.

How to submit this form

1
Download The Application
Download the Five-Year Exemption and/or Abatement Application.
2
Complete The Form
Enter applicant and property information, project details, costs, completion date, and answers to the other questions.
3
Gather Supporting Proofs
Attach required documentary proofs; the assessor may require an ordinance, tax agreement, project descriptions, plans, drawings, or cost estimates.
4
Sign And Date
Certify that the statements are true, then sign and date the application.
5
File With The Assessor
File with the municipal assessor within 30 days, including weekends, of project completion.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the Five-Year Exemption and/or Abatement Application?: No. The applicant certifies the statements and signs and dates the form; it does not include a notary requirement.
How do I submit the Five-Year Exemption and/or Abatement Application?: File it with the municipal assessor within 30 days, including Saturdays and Sundays, of project completion. The form says late applications will be denied.
What information does the application ask for?: It asks for applicant and property details, project type, completion date, project cost and description, prior exemptions or abatements, and property tax status.
What supporting documents may be needed?: Attach required documentary proofs. The assessor may require an ordinance, an executed tax agreement, project descriptions, plans, drawings, cost estimates, or other materials.

Need something notarized?

This Application for Five-Year Exemption and/or Abatement doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Trenton form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.