The 60-100% Disabled Veteran Exemption Application is the Washoe County Assessor's affidavit, printed as "Affidavit of Disabled Veteran for Property Tax Exemption Pursuant to Nevada Revised Statute 361.091." It is one of the Washoe County property tax forms and lets a veteran with a permanent service-connected disability of 60% or greater claim an exemption. On this page you can fill out the form online on FillingPDF and download or print the completed PDF; the original is published by the Washoe County Assessor, and the affidavit must be signed before a Notary Public or an Assessor staff member.
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What is 60-100% Disabled Veteran Exemption Application – Washoe County, NV?
The 60-100% Disabled Veteran Exemption Application is the sworn affidavit that a veteran files with the Washoe County Assessor to claim the disabled veteran exemption under Nevada Revised Statute (NRS) 361.091 for a permanent service-connected disability of 60% or greater.
By signing, the applicant affirms three things: that they are a bona fide resident of Nevada (six months minimum, or a valid Nevada Driver's License or Identification Card), that they meet all requirements for the exemption, and that they have not claimed it in any other Nevada county.
The size of the exemption depends on the disability rating. The form sets three tiers: 100% permanent service-connected disability, 80% to 99%, and 60% to 79%, each with its own assessed-value amount for the fiscal year printed on the form. The amounts are adjusted according to the C.P.I. under NRS 361.091, so check the printed form for the current figures. A disability of 59% or less does not qualify under this statute, though the form says the person may qualify for a veteran exemption under NRS 361.090. A person who qualifies for the disabled veteran exemption is not entitled to the veteran exemption under NRS 361.090.
On the form you choose where the exemption is applied: real property (by Assessor Parcel Number), the DMV/Governmental Services Tax on a vehicle registration, or a manufactured/mobile home, aircraft or business personal property account. You may split the exemption between these uses.
Who needs to file 60-100% Disabled Veteran Exemption Application – Washoe County, NV?
A veteran with a permanent service-connected disability of 60% or greater who wants the Nevada disabled veteran exemption applied in Washoe County files this affidavit with the Washoe County Assessor.
Conditions printed on the form:
- You must be a bona fide resident of Nevada: six months minimum, or you hold a valid Nevada Driver's License or Identification Card.
- You must not have claimed this exemption in any other county in Nevada.
- Your disability must be permanent and service-connected, and the documents must show the total percentage.
- The affidavit must be signed before a Notary Public or a staff member of the Assessor Office.
Exclusions: a person with a permanent service-connected disability of 59% or less does not qualify under NRS 361.091, but may qualify for a veteran exemption under NRS 361.090. Anyone who qualifies for the disabled veteran exemption is not entitled to the NRS 361.090 veteran exemption.
The form also asks for the name of a spouse, but it does not say that a spouse or another representative may sign for the veteran.
When to file 60-100% Disabled Veteran Exemption Application – Washoe County, NV
To apply the exemption to your real property tax bill, return the affidavit by June 15 before the start of the fiscal year. Each fiscal year runs from July 1 to June 30. For real property acquired between June 15 and June 30, the owner has until July 5 to claim the exemption for the current fiscal year.
Applications received after these deadlines in which Real Property is selected are applied to the property taxes of the following fiscal year, which the form prints as 2027/2028. The form asks you to note these deadlines when you choose real property.
For the DMV/Governmental Services Tax option, the exemption may be applied to a vehicle you own whose registration date is due during the current fiscal year. If you split the exemption for the next fiscal year, the form shows the 2027/2028 fiscal year. The form prints no processing time.
Documents you need
- A photocopy of your Nevada Driver's License or Identification card, required with the affidavit.
- A photocopy of your discharge document (for example, a DD214) indicating honorable discharge.
- A certificate from the Department of Veterans Affairs, or any other military document, showing that you incurred a permanent service-connected disability and the total percentage of that disability.
How to fill out 60-100% Disabled Veteran Exemption Application – Washoe County, NV
Read the affirmation and tiers
Review the affidavit text under NRS 361.091: Nevada residency, meeting the exemption requirements and no claim in another Nevada county. Check that your permanent service-connected disability is 60% or greater. Leave the "For Assessor Use Only" block and Exemption# blank.
Choose where to apply the exemption
Under "I wish to apply my exemption to," check every box that applies. You may split the exemption between usage types.
Enter real property details
If you check Real Property, enter the Assessor Parcel Number (APN). Note the June 15 deadline (July 5 for property acquired June 15 to June 30).
Complete the DMV option
If you check DMV/Governmental Services Tax, the exemption applies to a vehicle you own with a registration due this fiscal year. If you split the exemption between DMV and another option, enter the dollar amount to set aside for the DMV.
Enter other account numbers
If you check Manufactured/Mobile Home, Aircraft or Business Personal Property, enter the Account Number.
Enter your personal information
Fill in Print Name, Today's Date, Mailing Address, Phone Number, City State Zip, Name of Spouse, Email Address and Percent Service-Connected Disabled.
Gather the required documents
Prepare photocopies of your Nevada Driver's License or Identification card and your discharge document (such as a DD214), plus the Department of Veterans Affairs certificate or other military document showing the disability percentage.
Sign before a notary or Assessor staff
Do not sign until you are in front of a Notary Public or an Assessor Office staff member. The notary completes the State of Nevada, County, date and seal block.
Review and download the PDF
Check the APN or account number, the disability percentage and the split amount, then download or print the completed PDF from FillingPDF and return it with your documents as described under How to submit.
How to submit 60-100% Disabled Veteran Exemption Application – Washoe County, NV
The form gives one place to return the affidavit: the Washoe County Assessor's office in Reno. It does not name a separate online portal or appointment process.
- Return to: Chris S. Sarman, Washoe County Assessor, ATTN Public Service, 1001 E. 9th St, Reno, NV 89512.
- Questions: call (775)328-2277 or email [email protected].
Send the signed and notarized (or Assessor-witnessed) affidavit together with the required documentation: a photocopy of your Nevada Driver's License or Identification card, a photocopy of your discharge document (for example a DD214) showing honorable discharge, and a certificate from the Department of Veterans Affairs or another military document showing the permanent service-connected disability and its percentage. Make sure it arrives before the June 15 deadline if you want the exemption on your real property tax bill. FillingPDF lets you fill out and download the PDF; submission follows the Assessor's channels above.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Signing the affidavit without a Notary Public or an Assessor Office staff member present; the form says it must be signed before one of them.
- Returning the affidavit after June 15 and expecting the exemption on this fiscal year's real property bill; late applications with Real Property selected apply to the following fiscal year.
- Leaving out the photocopy of the discharge document (such as a DD214) showing honorable discharge.
- Submitting a disability certificate that does not show the total percentage of the permanent service-connected disability.
- Applying with a 59% or lower rating; that rating does not qualify under NRS 361.091, though NRS 361.090 may apply.
- Claiming the exemption when you have already claimed it in another Nevada county, which the affidavit swears you have not done.
- Splitting the exemption but leaving blank the amount to set aside for the DMV, or filling that amount when you are not splitting between DMV and another option.
- Filing a false affidavit or false proof; the form states this is a gross misdemeanor.
Frequently asked questions
What is the 60-100% Disabled Veteran Exemption Application?
It is the Washoe County Assessor's Affidavit of Disabled Veteran for Property Tax Exemption under NRS 361.091. A veteran with a permanent service-connected disability of 60% or greater uses it to claim the exemption for real property, the DMV, or other listed accounts.
Can this exemption reduce my Washoe County property tax bill?
Yes, if you select Real Property and list your Assessor Parcel Number. The affidavit must be returned by June 15 before the fiscal year starts; later applications with Real Property selected apply to the following fiscal year.
What disability rating do I need?
At least 60% permanent service-connected disability. The form has tiers for 100%, 80% to 99% and 60% to 79%. A rating of 59% or less does not qualify under NRS 361.091 but may qualify for a veteran exemption under NRS 361.090.
What documents do I send with the affidavit?
A photocopy of your Nevada Driver's License or Identification card, a photocopy of your discharge document (such as a DD214) showing honorable discharge, and a Department of Veterans Affairs certificate or other military document showing the disability and its percentage.
Does the form have to be notarized?
It must be signed before a Notary Public or a staff member of the Assessor Office. Do not sign it beforehand; the form includes a notary acknowledgment block for the person witnessing your signature.
Can I split the exemption between my property and my vehicle?
Yes. Check all the boxes that apply, and if you split between DMV and another option, enter the dollar amount to set aside for the DMV in the split-exemption line. Leave that amount blank if you are not splitting.
Where do I return the affidavit?
Return it with the required documents to Chris S. Sarman, Washoe County Assessor, ATTN Public Service, 1001 E. 9th St, Reno, NV 89512. For questions call (775)328-2277 or email [email protected].
Can I fill out this form online on FillingPDF?
You can fill out the PDF online on FillingPDF and download or print it. FillingPDF is independent, is not affiliated with the Washoe County Assessor and does not file the affidavit; you return it to the Assessor yourself.
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