Veteran Exemption for a Surviving Spouse, Parent, or Minor Child

A property tax exemption for the unremarried widowed spouse, minor child, or unremarried widowed parent of a deceased veteran who receives U.S. Government compensation in that capacity (36 M.R.S. § 653).

Who qualifies. You must receive compensation from the U.S. Government as the unremarried widowed spouse, the minor child, or the unremarried widowed parent of a veteran. You'll be asked for information about the deceased veteran's service.

Confidential. The information in this application is confidential by statute. It asks for the veteran's Service Number or Social Security Number, which is encrypted and access-restricted to the assessor's office.

Deadline. April 1.