Branchville, MT · Sussex County
Claim for Real Property Tax Deduction for Qualified Senior Citizens, Disabled Persons, or Surviving Partners
This claim lets eligible senior citizens, disabled persons, or surviving spouses or civil union partners apply for a real property tax deduction on their dwelling house.
What this form is
Use this form to claim a real property tax deduction on your principal or permanent dwelling if you meet the stated citizenship, residency, ownership, income, and age or disability requirements. The claim asks for claimant and property details, the tax year, eligibility information, and a signed certification. The form also lists documentary proofs that an assessor or collector may require.
Who needs it
A qualifying senior citizen, disabled person, or surviving spouse or civil union partner who seeks the deduction for their dwelling house should file 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 and dated without a notary; the signer certifies the declarations as if made under oath, and a disability certificate must be attached if applicable.
How to submit this form
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Download The Claim
Download the four-page property tax deduction claim.
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Complete The Form
Enter claimant and dwelling details, the tax year, and information about eligibility.
- 3
Gather Supporting Proofs
Attach photocopies of documentary proofs the assessor or collector requires; attach a listed disability certificate when applicable.
- 4
Sign And Date
Sign and date the certification on the claim.
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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 on the form.
Frequently asked questions
- Who can file this property tax deduction claim?
- The form is for a qualified senior citizen, disabled person, or surviving spouse or civil union partner claiming a deduction on a dwelling house.
- Do I need a notary for this property tax deduction claim?
- No. Sign and date the claim without a notary. The declarations are considered as if made under oath; attach a physician's or listed disability certificate if claiming based on disability.
- 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.
- What supporting documents may be required?
- The assessor or collector may require proofs such as age, disability, surviving-spouse status, ownership, or residency documents. The form says photocopies should be attached.