Use this worksheet to see if you qualify for the Veteran's Property Tax Exemption.
1. Are you a Maine Resident?
Yes. Go to Question 2.
No. You cannot take this exemption.
2. Are you a resident of the municipality where you are claiming the exemption?
Yes. Go to Question 3.
No. You cannot take this exemption
3. Did you separate, retire or receive a discharge under dishonorable circumstances?
Yes. You cannot take this exemption
No. Go to Question 4.
4. Did you serve in any of the following periods or receive the following medal? (You only need one)
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World War II - December 7, 1941 to December 31, 1946 inclusive
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Member of the American Merchant Marines in Oceangoing Service between December 7, 1941 and August 15, 1945.
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Korean Campign - June 27, 1950 to January 31, 1955 inclusive
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Vietnam War - Any time beginning on February 28, 1961 and ending on May 7, 1975.
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Persian Gulf War (Iraq War I) - The period on or after August 2, 1990 to a currently undetermined date. This does not include Operation Iraqi Freedom.
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Did you receive the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal?
Yes. Go to Question 5.
No. Skip to Question 7.
5. Are you 62 years old?
Yes. You can claim the exemption!
No. Go to Question 6.
6. Are you receiving any form of pension compensation from the US Government for a total disability? (This does NOT have to be a service connected disability)
Yes. You can claim the exemption!
No. You cannot take this exemption.
7. Was your disability caused by or aggravated from Active Military Service in the line of duty?
Yes. Go to Question 8.
No. You cannot take this exemption.
8. Are you receiving any form of pension or compensation from the US Government for total service-connected disability?
Yes. You can claim the exemption.
No. You cannot take this exemption.
Get more general information about the Maine Homestead (Property Tax) Exemption for Veterans.
May 2012; partially updated September 2015
PTLA #775A