Upper Pittsgrove, MT · Salem County
Claim for Real Property Tax Deduction for Qualified Senior Citizens, Disabled Persons, or Surviving Spouses
This claim form is for qualified senior citizens, disabled persons, or surviving spouses or civil union partners seeking a dwelling-house property tax deduction.
What this form is
The form lets eligible resident owners claim a real property tax deduction for their principal dwelling house. It requests claimant and property details, the tax year, eligibility declarations, income information, and a signature; disabled claimants must attach qualifying disability documentation. The instructions explain filing periods, possible supporting proofs, and a separate post-tax-year income statement requirement.
Who needs it
A qualified senior citizen, permanently and totally disabled person, or surviving spouse or civil union partner who owns and occupies the dwelling should file this claim.
How to submit it
File 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 claim is signed without a notary; its certification is treated as made under oath, and the instructions describe supporting documents that may be attached.
How to submit this form
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Download The Claim
Download the property tax deduction claim form.
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Complete The Form
Enter claimant and dwelling details, the tax year, eligibility information, and the required signature and date.
- 3
Gather Supporting Documents
Attach copies of any proofs needed to establish eligibility; the form specifically calls for qualifying disability documentation for disabled claimants.
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Submit To 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?
- Qualified senior citizens, permanently and totally disabled persons, and surviving spouses or civil union partners may claim a deduction for an eligible dwelling house.
- How do I submit the Upper Pittsgrove 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 claim is signed without a notary, although its certification is treated as made under oath. Supporting documents may be attached as described in the instructions.
- What supporting documents may be required?
- The instructions say the assessor or collector may require proof of eligibility. Examples include age, disability, death, ownership, or residency records; photocopies may be attached.
Need something notarized?
This Claim for Real Property Tax Deduction for Qualified Senior Citizens, Disabled Persons, or Surviving Spouses doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Upper Pittsgrove form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.