DVS to co-host veterans' property tax exemption/waiver "service day"

Santa Fe – The New Mexico Department of Veterans’ Services (DVS) and the Santa Fe County Assessor’s office are hosting a Veterans Property Tax Exemption/Waiver Service Day on Thursday, April 6, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Santa Fe County Fairgrounds (3229 Rodeo Road). Veterans and unmarried widows of veterans can stop by to file on-the-spot for the veterans’ property tax exemption, which is a $4,000 reduction off the taxable value of a veteran’s New Mexico property assessment.

Veterans rated by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) at 100% permanent-and-total, service-connected disabled can file to waive their property tax payment. Unmarried widows of these eligible service-connected disabled veterans can also apply for this waiver.

Applicants for the exemption or waiver must bring a copy of one of the following documents to show proof of veteran status: DD-214, NOAA form 56-16, or U.S. Public Health Service PHG form 1867. Applicants for the 100% waiver must also bring their VA proof of permanent & total service-connected disability letter.

Additionally, one of the following must also be presented to show proof of residency: a valid NM driver’s license, voter registration card, or your latest income tax return. You will not be able to file for the exemption or waiver without proof of veteran status or residency at your home.

DVS staff can also answer questions about or help file VA health care claims or apply for state veterans’ benefits. You can also file for lost or misplaced DD-214 forms.

Throughout the year, veterans and unmarried widows of veterans can also contact any DVS field office to apply for the exemption or waiver by mail. Please contact DVS at (505) 827-6300 or nmdvs.info@dvs.nm.gov to find the nearest DVS office.

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