Los Alamos Reporter

County: Property Tax Exemptions Clinic For Veterans Set For Saturday, Mar. 16


COUNTY NEWS RELEASE

In response to the needs of working veterans, the New Mexico Department of Veterans Services and Los Alamos County Assessor’s office are hosting a special Saturday clinic. Military veterans and unmarried widows of veterans are encouraged to drop in anytime between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. on Saturday, March 16 at the American Legion Post 90, 1325 Trinity Drive, Los Alamos. 

This clinic is designed to assist eligible veterans with on-the-spot filing for either a “Veterans Property Tax Exemption” or a “Veterans Property Tax Waiver” that could significantly reduce the taxable value of primary residences. Proof of veteran status and residence in the state are required. To expedite the filing process, Veterans must provide a copy of one of the following:

  • DD 214 Form.
  • National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration, NOAA – Form 56-16.
  • Public Health Service, PHS Form 1867.

To demonstrate proof of residency, veterans should provide one of the following:

  • A valid New Mexico driver’s license.
  • Voter registration card.
  • Most recent state income tax return.

If filing for a disabled veteran tax waiver, a Veterans Affairs award letter declaring 100% permanent and total service-connected disability is required.

For more information, please contact the County’s Assessor’s Office at (505) 662-8030 or Assessor@lacnm.us or Jeff George with the NM Dept. of Veterans’ Services at (505) 699-4087 or jeff.george@dvs.nm.gov.