Cranford, MT · Union County
Claim for Senior or Disabled Person Property Tax Deduction
This claim form is for qualified senior citizens, disabled people, and surviving spouses or civil union partners seeking a dwelling-house property tax deduction.
What this form is
Use this claim to request a property tax deduction for a dwelling house that is your principal or permanent residence. The form asks for claimant and property details, the tax year, residency, ownership, income, age or disability information, and a signature. The instructions describe eligibility requirements, filing periods, possible supporting documents, and a separate post-tax-year income statement.
Who needs it
A qualified senior citizen, disabled person, or surviving spouse or civil union partner who meets the form’s eligibility requirements may 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 claim is signed without a notary; its certification is considered as if made under oath, and the form says falsification is subject to perjury penalties.
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 sign and date the claim.
- 3
Gather Supporting Documents
Attach photocopies of any documentary proofs required to establish eligibility.
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Submit To The City
File with the municipal tax assessor during the pretax-year period or with the municipal tax collector during the tax-year period.
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.
- 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.
- Do I need a notary for this property tax deduction claim?
- No. The claim is signed without a notary. Its certification is considered as if made under oath, and falsification is subject to perjury penalties.
- What supporting documents may be required?
- The assessor or collector may require proof of eligibility. The form gives examples including age, disability, surviving-partner, ownership, and residency records; photocopies should be attached.
Need something notarized?
This Claim for Senior or Disabled Person Property Tax Deduction doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Cranford form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.