Wales, NY · Erie County

No notary required

Application for Alternative Veterans Exemption

Property owners use this application to request an alternative veterans exemption from real property taxation for a property in Wales.

What this form is

This application requests an alternative veterans exemption from real property taxation. It asks about the owner, property, veteran’s service and eligibility, residential use, and any prior veterans exemption. The form also requests written evidence for applicable service or disability claims and a copy of the deed; all owners must sign and date the application.

Who needs it

Property owners seeking an alternative veterans exemption for real property in Wales should complete this application and provide the requested supporting documents.

How to submit it

Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.

About notarization

This application is signed and dated without a notary; attach written evidence where requested and a copy of the deed, with no notarization stated for either.

How to submit this form

  1. 1

    Download The Application

    Download the Alternative Veterans Exemption Application PDF.

  2. 2

    Complete The Application

    Fill in the owner, property, veteran service, eligibility, and property-use information requested.

  3. 3

    Gather Supporting Documents

    Attach written evidence where requested and a copy of the deed.

  4. 4

    Sign And Submit

    Have all owners sign and date the application, then submit it to the city department named on the form.

Frequently asked questions

What is the Alternative Veterans Exemption Application?
It is an application for an alternative veterans exemption from real property taxation. It asks for owner and property details, information about military service, and supporting documents.
Who should complete this application?
Property owners seeking the alternative veterans exemption for real property in Wales can use the application. It asks about the owner’s relationship to the veteran and the property’s use.
Do I need a notary for the Alternative Veterans Exemption Application?
No. The application calls for owners to sign and date it without a notary. It requests written evidence where applicable and a copy of the deed, but does not state that these attachments must be notarized.
How do I submit the Alternative Veterans Exemption Application?
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.

Need something notarized?

This Application for Alternative Veterans Exemption doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Wales form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.