Who can file this property tax exemption claim?

A disabled veteran or an eligible surviving spouse, civil union partner, or domestic partner may file if they meet the form’s service, disability, ownership, occupancy, and residency requirements.

What documents should I attach?

The instructions list military records, disability certification, and other proofs of eligibility. Depending on the claim, these may include a DD214, death certificate, ownership documents, and proof of residency.

How do I submit the claim?

File the completed claim with the municipal tax assessor at any time during the tax year, with photocopies of documents needed to establish eligibility.

Do I need a notary for this claim?

No. The claimant signs and dates the form; the declarations are considered made under oath and are subject to penalties for perjury if falsified.

Hackettstown, MT · Warren County

No notary required

Disabled Veteran Property Tax Exemption Claim

Disabled veterans and eligible surviving spouses, civil union partners, or domestic partners use this claim to request a property tax exemption on their dwelling house.

What this form is

This claim is for a disabled veteran or eligible surviving spouse, civil union partner, or domestic partner seeking a property tax exemption on a dwelling house. It asks about the claimant, residence, military service, disability, ownership, occupancy, and residency, and identifies supporting records that may be attached. File the completed claim with the municipal tax assessor; the instructions say it may be filed at any time during the tax year.

Who needs it

A disabled veteran or eligible surviving spouse, civil union partner, or domestic partner who owns and occupies the dwelling as a principal residence may file this claim.

How to submit it

File the completed claim with the municipal tax assessor at any time during the tax year. Attach photocopies of documents needed to establish eligibility.

About notarization

No notary is required; the claimant signs and dates the form, and the declarations are considered made under oath and subject to penalties for perjury if falsified.

How to submit this form

1
Download The Claim
Download the Disabled Veteran Property Tax Exemption Claim.
2
Complete The Form
Enter claimant and dwelling details, then complete the sections about service, disability, ownership, occupancy, and residency.
3
Gather Supporting Documents
Attach photocopies of documents needed to establish eligibility, such as military records, disability certification, or ownership and residency proofs.
4
Sign And Submit
Sign and date the claim, then file it with the municipal tax assessor.

Frequently asked questions

Who can file this property tax exemption claim?: A disabled veteran or an eligible surviving spouse, civil union partner, or domestic partner may file if they meet the form’s service, disability, ownership, occupancy, and residency requirements.
What documents should I attach?: The instructions list military records, disability certification, and other proofs of eligibility. Depending on the claim, these may include a DD214, death certificate, ownership documents, and proof of residency.
How do I submit the claim?: File the completed claim with the municipal tax assessor at any time during the tax year, with photocopies of documents needed to establish eligibility.
Do I need a notary for this claim?: No. The claimant signs and dates the form; the declarations are considered made under oath and are subject to penalties for perjury if falsified.

Need something notarized?

This Disabled Veteran Property Tax Exemption Claim doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Hackettstown form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.