Montgomery Township, MT · Somerset County
Claim for Property Tax Exemption on Dwelling of Disabled Veteran or Surviving Spouse
This claim requests a dwelling property tax exemption and is filed with the municipal tax assessor by an eligible disabled veteran or surviving spouse, civil union partner, or domestic partner.
What this form is
The claim is for an eligible disabled veteran or surviving spouse, civil union partner, or domestic partner seeking a property tax exemption on an occupied dwelling. It asks for claimant and property details, veteran or serviceperson status, disability information, ownership and occupancy, and residency. File the completed claim with the municipal tax assessor; the guidelines say it may be filed at any time during the tax year.
Who needs it
An eligible disabled veteran or surviving spouse, civil union partner, or domestic partner who owns or holds legal title to and occupies the dwelling as a principal residence may file.
How to submit it
File it with the municipal tax assessor at any time during the tax year; the form does not provide an office address or other submission method.
About notarization
This document is signed without a notary; the signer signs and dates the claim, whose declarations are considered made under oath and subject to penalties for perjury.
How to submit this form
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Download The Claim
Download the disabled veteran property tax exemption claim PDF.
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Complete The Claim
Fill in claimant and dwelling details, select the applicable status, disability, ownership, occupancy, and residency options, then sign and date.
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Gather Supporting Documents
Attach the documents required for your claim, such as a DD214 or military notification of death; the assessor may require additional proofs.
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File With The 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 tax exemption claim?
- No. The form has no notary block; the claimant signs and dates it. The declarations are considered made under oath and are subject to penalties for perjury.
- How do I submit the property tax exemption claim?
- File the completed claim with the municipal tax assessor at any time during the tax year. The form does not list an office address or another submission method.
- What documents may need to accompany the claim?
- The form specifies a DD214 or military notification of death for certain claimants. Its guidelines also list possible proofs of military status, disability, relationship, ownership, and residency; the assessor may require documents to establish eligibility.
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 Montgomery Township form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.