Veteran Surviving Spouse

Surviving Spouse Military Credit (RSA 72:29)

Requirements
The surviving spouse of a person who was killed or died while on active duty in the armed forces of the United States or in any of the armed forces of any of the governments associated with the United States in the wars, conflicts, or combat zones. Applicant must provide documentation that the deceased was killed or died while on active duty. The property on which the exemption is claimed must be your principal place of abode. Applicant must be a resident of the State one year prior to April 1st of the year applying for the credit.
 

Credit Amount

$700.00 credit off property taxes
 

A copy of the letter from the Veteran's Administration certifying the deceased was killed or died while on active duty must be submitted with the veteran's DD214 form, along with the permanent application PA29 form. If the property is in a trust or life estate a PA33 form must be submitted with a copy of the trust of deed.

Notify the Assessor's Office at jwhitten@exeternh.gov with any change of address as this may necessitate the reapplying for this credit.

If you qualify for this credit you will also receive the $500.00 Standard Veteran's Credit.