Veteran's Exemption - (Title 36, M.R.S.A. Section 653)
A property owner may be eligible for a reduction in the valuation of their property if they:
· Own a residence in Standish on April 1 of the tax year in question
· Are a veteran who is not dishonorably discharged
· Served during a recognized war period in the U.S. Armed Forces
· Are over 62 or are an unremarried widow of a qualifying veteran
If the veteran is under 62 but is 100% disabled due to a service-connected disability, he/she might likewise qualify. In any case the veteran must fill out a form and provide proof of service and discharge, such as a copy of their DD214 form.
For veterans who served during World War II or later, the exemption is $5000. For veterans serving prior, the exemption is $7000. Paraplegic veterans may receive an exemption of $47,500 for a specially-adapted housing unit. These figures are adjusted annually by the Town’s certified ratio.
Application forms are availble by selecting the following links or by contacting the Standish Assessing Office. Forms must be in the Assessing Office by April 1, 2004 in order to qualify for an exemption for the 2004-2005 tax year.
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