Who can apply for the alternative veterans exemption?

The form asks whether the owner is a veteran, an unremarried surviving spouse, or a Gold Star parent, and requests information about the property and service.

What documents should I attach?

Attach written evidence of service and other details where requested. The application also asks for a copy of the deed and, in some circumstances, a discharge-related letter.

Do I need a notary for the alternative veterans exemption application?

No. The application has owner signature and date lines, but no notary block. Sign and date it, and attach the evidence and deed copy requested.

How do I submit the alternative veterans exemption application?

Submit the completed application to the assessor. The form provides no address or submission method, so check the county website for current contact details.

Cayuga County, NY · Cayuga County

No notary required

Application for Alternative Veterans Exemption from Real Property Taxation

Veterans, unremarried surviving spouses, or Gold Star parents use this application to request an alternative veterans exemption on eligible real property.

At a glance

Issued by: City of Cayuga County · Cayuga County, Cayuga County, New York
Notarization: Not required: file this form without a notary.
Official source: cayugacounty.gov
Blank form: Download the PDF
Catalogued: Oct 5, 2026
Machine-readable: JSON record · about the forms index

What this form is

This application asks an owner to provide property, ownership, and military service details for an alternative veterans exemption from real property taxation. It asks about service history, discharge status, combat service, disability rating, property use, and any existing veterans exemption; applicants must attach supporting evidence and a deed copy where indicated. The assessor section is reserved for assessment and approval information.

Who needs it

An owner seeking this exemption should complete the application and provide the requested information about the veteran, the property, and supporting documents.

How to submit it

Submit the completed application to the assessor; the form does not provide an address or other submission details, so check the county website for current contact information.

About notarization

This application is signed without a notary; the owner signs and dates it and attaches the evidence and deed copy requested on the form.

How to submit this form

1
Download the Application
Download the alternative veterans exemption application.
2
Complete the Application
Provide owner and property details, answer questions about military service and property use, and complete the certification.
3
Gather Supporting Documents
Attach written evidence and a deed copy where the form requests them.
4
Submit to the Assessor
Submit the signed application and attachments to the assessor; check the county website for current contact details.

Frequently asked questions

Who can apply for the alternative veterans exemption?: The form asks whether the owner is a veteran, an unremarried surviving spouse, or a Gold Star parent, and requests information about the property and service.
What documents should I attach?: Attach written evidence of service and other details where requested. The application also asks for a copy of the deed and, in some circumstances, a discharge-related letter.
Do I need a notary for the alternative veterans exemption application?: No. The application has owner signature and date lines, but no notary block. Sign and date it, and attach the evidence and deed copy requested.
How do I submit the alternative veterans exemption application?: Submit the completed application to the assessor. The form provides no address or submission method, so check the county website for current contact details.

Need something notarized?

This Application for Alternative Veterans Exemption from Real Property Taxation doesn’t need a notary, but if you have another Cayuga County form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.