The Surviving Spouse of a 60-100% Disabled Veteran Application is the affidavit the Washoe County Assessor uses to grant a property tax exemption to the surviving spouse of a veteran with a permanent service-connected disability of 60% or more. It is one of the Washoe County property tax forms, and it is signed before a notary or an Assessor Office staff member. On FillingPDF you can fill out the form online and download or print the completed PDF; the Assessor receives it only through the return address described below.
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What is Surviving Spouse of a 60-100% Disabled Veteran Application – Washoe County, NV?
The Surviving Spouse of a 60-100% Disabled Veteran Application is the Washoe County Assessor's sworn affidavit for claiming the surviving-spouse exemption for a disabled veteran under Nevada Revised Statutes (NRS) 361.080 and 361.091. Its printed title is Affidavit of Surviving Spouse of Disabled Veteran for Property Tax Exemption.\n\nBy signing, you affirm that you are a bona fide resident of the State of Nevada (six months minimum, or you hold a valid Nevada Driver's License or Identification Card), that you meet all requirements for the exemption and that you have not claimed it in any other Nevada county.\n\nThe form lists the exemption in assessed value, adjusted according to the Consumer Price Index (C.P.I.) under NRS 361.080 and 361.091. A surviving spouse is entitled to a base exemption, plus an additional exemption that depends on the veteran's permanent service-connected disability: 100%, 80% to 99%, or 60% to 79%. The assessed-value amounts are printed on the form.\n\nYou 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 can split the exemption for the next fiscal year between usage types. A person who qualifies for a disabled veteran exemption is not entitled to a veteran exemption under NRS 361.090.
Who needs to file Surviving Spouse of a 60-100% Disabled Veteran Application – Washoe County, NV?
The main group is the surviving spouse of a veteran who had a permanent service-connected disability of 60% or greater. To qualify for the additional exemption, the form says you must have been married to and living with the disabled veteran for the 5 years preceding their death, and you must not have remarried.\n\nYou must also:\n- be a bona fide Nevada resident (six months minimum, or hold a valid Nevada Driver's License or Identification Card);\n- meet all requirements of NRS 361.080 and NRS 361.091;\n- not have claimed this exemption in any other county in Nevada.\n\nWho should not use it: a surviving spouse who has remarried is not eligible for this exemption. A person who qualifies for a disabled veteran exemption is not entitled to a veteran exemption under NRS 361.090.\n\nThe form has no section for another person to sign on your behalf. It must be signed before a Notary Public or a staff member of the Assessor Office. A person who files a false affidavit or produces false proof to the County Assessor and obtains an exemption is guilty of a gross misdemeanor.
When to file Surviving Spouse of a 60-100% Disabled Veteran 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 2027/2028, a property owner who acquired the property between June 15 and June 30 has until July 5 to claim the exemption for the current fiscal year.\n\nIf Real Property is selected and the application arrives after these deadlines, the exemption is applied to the property taxes for the 2027/2028 fiscal year.\n\nFor the DMV/Governmental Services Tax option, the form says the exemption may be applied to a vehicle you own whose registration date is due during the current fiscal year. The form sets no separate deadline for the manufactured/mobile home, aircraft or business personal property option.
Documents you need
- A photocopy of your Nevada Driver's License or Identification card, which supports your Nevada residency affirmation.
- A copy of your spouse's death certificate.
- A photocopy of your spouse's discharge document (DD214) indicating honorable discharge, date of entry and discharge date.
- A certificate from the Department of Veterans Affairs, or any other military document, showing that the veteran incurred a permanent service-connected disability and the total percentage of that disability.
How to fill out Surviving Spouse of a 60-100% Disabled Veteran Application – Washoe County, NV
Read the resident affirmation
Confirm that you are a bona fide Nevada resident (six months minimum or a valid Nevada Driver's License or Identification Card), meet the requirements of NRS 361.080 and 361.091, and have not claimed this exemption in another Nevada county. Leave the "For Assessor Use Only" box (Date Received, Received by, Exemption#) blank.
Choose where to apply the exemption
Under "I wish to apply my exemption to," check every box that applies: Real Property, DMV/Governmental Services Tax, or Manufactured/Mobile Home, Aircraft or Business Personal Property. Check more than one only if you are splitting the exemption for fiscal year 2027/2028.
Enter your real property details
If you checked Real Property, enter the Assessor Parcel Number (APN) and the CC and RP entries the form asks for. Note the June 15 and July 5 deadlines printed beside this option.
Set aside a DMV amount if splitting
Complete the dollar amount on the "Please set aside $ for use at the DMV" line only if you are splitting the exemption between the DMV and another option.
Enter the account number
If you checked Manufactured/Mobile Home, Aircraft or Business Personal Property, write the Account Number in the space provided.
Enter your personal information
Fill in Print Name, Today's Date, Mailing Address, City State Zip, Phone Number and Email Address.
Enter your spouse's details
Write the Name of Spouse, the Date of Marriage and the Percent Service-Connected Disabled, as shown on your supporting documents.
Gather the supporting documents
Prepare the photocopy of your Nevada Driver's License or Identification card, the death certificate, the DD214 photocopy and 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 before a Notary Public or an Assessor Office staff member, who completes the State of Nevada notary block (county, date, name of notary).
Review and download the completed PDF
Check every entry against your documents, then download or print the completed PDF from FillingPDF and return it as described under How to submit.
How to submit Surviving Spouse of a 60-100% Disabled Veteran Application – Washoe County, NV
The form names one channel: return the signed, notarized affidavit with the required documentation to the Washoe County Assessor.\n\n- Return address: Chris S. Sarman, Washoe County Assessor, ATTN Public Service, 1001 E 9th St, Reno, NV 89512.\n- Questions: call (775)328-2277 or email [email protected].\n\nBefore you return it, sign the affidavit before a Notary Public or a staff member of the Assessor Office, and include the photocopies and certificate listed under required documents. Check the June 15 and July 5 deadlines if you chose Real Property. If you choose the DMV option, the exemption is used on a vehicle registration with the Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles; the form prints a space for the amount to set aside there when you split the exemption. The form says nothing about fees. FillingPDF lets you fill out and download the PDF; submission follows the channel above.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Signing the affidavit without a Notary Public or Assessor Office staff member present; the form says it must be signed before one of them.
- Returning the affidavit after June 15 when applying the exemption to real property; late applications are applied to the 2027/2028 fiscal year.
- Leaving out the DD214 photocopy, the death certificate, the Nevada ID photocopy or the Department of Veterans Affairs certificate showing the disability percentage.
- Applying as a surviving spouse who has remarried, who is not eligible for this exemption.
- Splitting the exemption with the DMV but leaving the set-aside dollar amount blank; that amount is completed only when splitting between the DMV and another option.
- Claiming the exemption in more than one Nevada county, when the affidavit states you have not claimed it in any other county.
- Entering a real property selection without the Assessor Parcel Number (APN).
- Submitting false information or proof; the form states that a false affidavit that obtains an exemption is a gross misdemeanor.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Surviving Spouse of a 60-100% Disabled Veteran Application?
It is the Washoe County Assessor's affidavit for a property tax exemption for the surviving spouse of a veteran with a permanent service-connected disability of 60% or more. It is made under NRS 361.080 and NRS 361.091(6) and states where you want the exemption applied.
Who qualifies for the Washoe County surviving spouse exemption?
You qualify as the surviving spouse of a veteran with a permanent service-connected disability of 60% or greater if you were married to and living with the veteran for the 5 years before their death and have not remarried. You must also be a Nevada resident.
What is the deadline to apply the exemption to real property?
Return the affidavit by June 15 before the fiscal year starts. For 2027/2028, an owner who acquired property between June 15 and June 30 has until July 5. Real Property applications received later are applied to the 2027/2028 fiscal year.
What documents do I need to send with the affidavit?
Send a photocopy of your Nevada Driver's License or Identification card, your spouse's death certificate, a photocopy of the DD214 showing honorable discharge with entry and discharge dates, and a Department of Veterans Affairs certificate or other military document showing the disability percentage.
Does the affidavit have to be notarized?
It must be signed before a Notary Public or a staff member of the Assessor Office. The form includes a State of Nevada notary block for the notary to complete, so do not sign it in advance.
Can I use the exemption on my vehicle registration?
Yes. The form lets you apply the exemption through the DMV/Governmental Services Tax on a vehicle you own whose registration date is due during the current fiscal year. You can split it with another option by entering the amount to set aside for the DMV.
Where do I send the application and who do I call with questions?
Return it 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 application online on FillingPDF?
Yes. You can fill out the PDF online on FillingPDF and download or print it. FillingPDF is independent of the Washoe County Assessor and does not file the affidavit; you return it through the address on the form.
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