Paraplegics

Paraplegics

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Own As Of July 1

Domicile As of July 1

Income Requirements

Documentation Required

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Own As Of July 1 - Applicant must own property as of July 1.

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Domicile As Of July 1 - Property must be applicant’s domicile as of July 1.

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Income Requirements - None

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Documentation Requirements - A determination from the Veterans Administration verifying the applicant as a paraplegic.

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Filing Date - December 15th or within three months if the tax bill was issued after September 15th.

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Other Requirements - Applicant must be a disabled veteran and be designated a paraplegic (paralysis of lower half of body on both sides) or be the surviving spouse of such paraplegic veteran.

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Miscellaneous - Once an exemption has been granted for the above, documentation is not required for subsequent allowances of the exemption (renewals). If applicant lives in a greater than single family home they will receive the full exemption amount. A surviving spouse of a paraplegic receives the full exemption.

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Multiple Owners - If there are multiple owners of the property and one files for an exemption, the applicant will still receive the total exemption amount provided they meet all other requirements.

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Property In Trust- - When a property is held in trust with multiple trustees only the applicant, not the co-trustees, must meet the requirements for the exemption. In addition, such applicant upon qualifying is eligible for the full exemption amount. The applicant MUST be both a trustee and a beneficiary to qualify for the exemption.

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Exemption Amount - Total exemption is granted after the Board of Assessors have written to and received permission from the Tax Commissioner.

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