Hidalgo County, TX · Hidalgo County
Application for Disabled Veteran’s or Survivor’s Exemption
This application is for Texas residents seeking a property tax exemption as a disabled veteran or as a qualifying surviving spouse or child.
At a glance
- Issued by
- City of Hidalgo County · Hidalgo County, Hidalgo County, Texas
- Notarization
- Not required: file this form without a notary.
- Official source
- hidalgocounty.us
- Blank form
- Download the PDF
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What this form is
The application lets eligible disabled veterans and qualifying surviving spouses or children apply for an exemption on property they owned on January 1. It asks for owner and property details, exemption eligibility information, and a signature. Depending on the exemption claimed, applicants must attach disability or active-duty documentation and proof of their relationship to the veteran or armed forces member.
Who needs it
A Texas resident who is a disabled veteran or a qualifying surviving spouse or child of a deceased disabled veteran or armed forces member may file this application.
How to submit it
Return the completed form to the address above, as directed on the form. The text provided does not include that address; check the county website for current contact details.
About notarization
This document is signed and dated without a notary; it requests supporting documents from the V.A. or service branch and proof of relationship, but does not say those attachments must be notarized.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download the Application
Download the Disabled Veteran’s or Survivor’s Exemption Application PDF.
- 2
Complete the Application
Enter owner and property information, check the exemptions that apply, and answer the eligibility questions.
- 3
Gather Supporting Documents
Attach the requested V.A. or service branch documentation and proof of your relationship, as applicable.
- 4
Sign and Date
Certify that the information and attachments are true and correct to the best of your knowledge and belief, then sign and date the application.
- 5
Return the Application
Return the completed form to the address above, as directed on the form.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Disabled Veteran’s or Survivor’s Exemption Application?
- No. The application asks for an authorized signature and date, not notarization. It requests supporting documents, but does not say those attachments must be notarized.
- How do I submit the Disabled Veteran’s or Survivor’s Exemption Application?
- Return the completed form to the address above, as directed on the form. The text provided does not include that address, so check the county website for current contact details.
- What supporting documents does the application request?
- Depending on the exemption, attach a letter or other document from the V.A. or service branch showing the disability rating or active-duty death, and a birth certificate or marriage license showing your relationship.
- When does the application say to file?
- The form says to file between January 1 and April 30 for property owned on January 1 of that year. It also describes filing a late application no later than one year after the property tax delinquency date.