[Ord. of 7-21-2010(2), § 17-56; Ord. No. 2013-06, June 19, 2013, § 17-56]
In accordance with Chapter 84 of the Public Laws of 1983, relating to veteran's exemptions, the Town Council hereby establishes a tax exemption of $170,356, for veterans. The property of any person who is a veteran as defined in the GL 1956, 44-3-4, or who is an unmarried widow of a veteran as defined in GL 1956, 44-3-4, shall be exempt from taxation to the amount of $170,356 which exemptions shall be on a ratable property in the town.
State law reference — Veterans' exemption in New Shoreham, G.L. 1956, § 44-3-4; adjustment of exemption upon reevaluation of real property, G.L. 1956, § 44-3-24.
[Ord. of 7-21-2010(2), § 17-57; Ord. No. 2013-06, June 19, 2013, § 17-57]
Any person requesting such an exemption shall file an application with the board of assessors upon such form as the board of tax assessors requires.
[Ord. of 7-21-2010(2), § 17-58; Ord. No. 2013-06, June 19, 2013, § 17-58]
This exemption shall apply to the assessment of property as determined by board of tax assessors on December 31, 2012.
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Editor's Note: Material regarding Excise tax reduction previously codified in this section was repealed 4-2-2018 by Ord. No. 2018-16.