Authorized by Real Property Tax Law, section 458-a.Check with your assessor or clerk to see whether the alternative veterans exemption is offered.The remainder of these jurisdictions may choose to offer this exemption in the future. School districts also have the option to offer this exemption. Currently available in over 95 percent of the county, city, town, and village taxing jurisdictions across the state.

Available only on residential property of a veteran who has served during a designated time of war, or who has received an expeditionary medal.

You can only receive one of the three exemptions listed below. School districts also have the option to offer the alternative veterans and cold war veterans exemption. Whichever exemption you choose, it will apply only to county, city, town, and village taxes it does not apply to special district taxes. See Publication 1093, Veterans Exemption Questions & Answers – Partial Exemption from Property Taxes in New York State for more information. You must also provide proof of the times and places served in active duty, if not already included on the documentation described above.

A letter you received from the New York State Division of Veterans' Services (DVS) stating that you now meet the character of discharge criteria for all of the benefits and services listed in the Restoration of Honor Act.

Proof that you were discharged or released from service under honorable conditions (usually Form DD-214 see the complete listing of Acceptable military records for veterans property tax exemptions) or.

You must attach to your application either: Obtaining a veterans exemption is not automatic – If you're an eligible veteran, you must submit the initial exemption application form to your assessor. The deadline in most communities is March 1-please confirm the date with your assessor. Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines and Coast Guard. Armed Forces, including veterans who have served in the U.S.

There are three different property tax exemptions available to veterans who have served in the U. Learn about assessments and property taxes.Exemption for persons with disabilities.

Enhanced STAR Income Verification Program.

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