Upcoming DVS veterans property tax service day in March

The New Mexico Department of Veterans’ Services Michelle Lujan Grisham/ Governor Brig. Gen. Jamison A. Herrera/ Cabinet Secretary

PRESS RELEASE Contact: Ray Seva/ Public Information Officer (505) 362-6089; ray.seva@dvs.nm.gov

Santa Fe - The New Mexico Department of Veterans’ Services (DVS) will host veterans property tax exemption & waiver service days this month in the communities listed below:

City/Town Date Venue/Address Hours Socorro Mar. 12 Free Help For Veterans Bldg. 705 N. California 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Los Alamos Mar. 16 American Legion Post 90 1325 Trinity Dr. 11 a.m. - 3 p m. Raton Mar. 21 Colfax County Assessor's Office 230 North 3rd St. 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Roswell Mar. 28 New Mexico National Guard Armory 1 West Earl Cummings Rd. 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Aztec Apr. 2 San Juan County Assessor’s Office 100 South Oliver Drive/Suite 400 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Veterans and unmarried widows of veterans can stop by for assistance with filing 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 at 100% permanent-and-total, service-connected disabled can file to waive their property tax payment. Unmarried widows of these 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 PHG form 1867. You must also bring one of the following 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 at any time of the year 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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