Victory Gardens, MT · Morris County
Real Property Tax Deduction Claim for Senior Citizens, Disabled Persons, or Surviving Spouses
Qualified senior citizens, disabled persons, or surviving spouses use this claim to request a real property tax deduction for their principal dwelling.
What this form is
This claim requests a real property tax deduction for a qualified senior citizen, disabled person, or surviving spouse who owns and occupies a dwelling as a principal or permanent residence. It asks for claimant and property details, eligibility declarations, income information, and a signature. The instructions describe when to file with the municipal tax assessor or collector and list documents that may be attached to support eligibility.
Who needs it
A qualifying senior citizen, permanently and totally disabled person, or surviving spouse seeking a deduction for an eligible principal dwelling files this claim.
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 without a notary; attach a physician's or disability certificate when claiming disability, and the signer signs and dates the claim.
How to submit this form
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Download The Claim
Download the real property tax deduction claim PDF.
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Complete The Claim
Enter claimant and dwelling details, select the relevant eligibility declarations, and sign and date the claim.
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Gather Supporting Documents
Attach supporting proof if required; a disability claim calls for a physician's or disability certificate.
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File With The City
File with the municipal tax assessor during the pretax-year period or the municipal tax collector during the tax-year period stated in the instructions.
Frequently asked questions
- Who can file this property tax deduction claim?
- The claim is for a qualified senior citizen, permanently and totally disabled person, or surviving spouse seeking a deduction on an eligible principal dwelling.
- Do I need a notary for this property tax deduction claim?
- No. The claim is signed and dated without a notary. A disability claim requires the listed physician's or disability certificate attachment.
- How do I submit the 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.
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This Real Property Tax Deduction Claim for Senior Citizens, Disabled Persons, or Surviving Spouses doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Victory Gardens form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.