Township of Montclair, NJ Article VI Cancellation of Property Taxes for Disabled Veterans

[Adopted 7-24-2018 by Ord. No. O-18-033]

§ 309-36 Definitions.

As used in this article, the following terms shall have the meanings indicated:

APPLICATION

The information required to be submitted by a veteran or the veteran's surviving spouse seeking a property tax exemption, and conforming to the requirements of N.J.S.A. 54:4-3.31.

PROPERTY

The real property and the improvements subject to an exemption.

TAX ASSESSOR

The Tax Assessor of the Township.

TAX COLLECTOR

The Tax Collector of the Township.

TOWNSHIP

The Township of Montclair, in the County of Essex, New Jersey.

§ 309-37 Authorization of tax exemption for veterans determined to be totally disabled.

The Township shall provide for tax exemptions as set forth in N.J.S.A. 54:4-3.30.

§ 309-38 Refund of property taxes for veterans determined to be totally disabled.

For a veteran, or his or her surviving spouse or domestic partner, entitled to exemption under N.J.S.A. 54:4-3.30, after a formal written request for a retroactive refund of property taxes as set forth in N.J.S.A. 54:4-3.31, submitted to the Tax Assessor with all required documentation from the United States Veterans Administration, the Township Council, by appropriate resolution, shall return to the veteran or the veteran's surviving spouse all property tax payments made since the date the application is filed with the Tax Assessor. Retroactive refunds shall not be granted for property taxes paid prior to the United States Veterans Administration's date of determination of total disability.