Hartland, NY · Niagara County
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 for eligible property.
What this form is
This application is for requesting an alternative veterans exemption from real property taxation. It asks about the owner, property, veteran’s service and discharge, disability rating, residence, property use, and any prior veterans exemption. Applicants provide written evidence for applicable service or disability claims and attach a copy of the deed.
Who needs it
A property owner who is a veteran, an unremarried surviving spouse of a veteran, or a Gold Star parent may use this application to seek the exemption.
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 and a deed copy as requested, with no notarized step stated.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download The Application
Download the alternative veterans exemption application.
- 2
Complete The Application
Provide owner and property details and answer the questions about veteran service, residence, property use, and any prior exemption.
- 3
Gather The Attachments
Attach applicable written evidence and a copy of the deed as requested.
- 4
Submit To The City
Submit the application to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the alternative veterans exemption application?
- No. The application has signature and date lines for all owners, but no notary block. Attach written evidence and a deed copy as requested; no notarized step is stated.
- Who can use this application?
- The application asks whether the owner is a veteran, an unremarried surviving spouse of a veteran, or a Gold Star parent, and requests details about the property and service.
- What attachments does the application request?
- It requests written evidence for applicable service, discharge, combat-zone, or disability information, and a copy of the deed showing when title was acquired.
- How do I submit the application?
- The document does not give submission instructions. 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 from Real Property Taxation doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Hartland form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.