b. The heading on the
application contains information that is just as important as the questions
within the application. The county number must be given. The year in which the
application is filed is typed in the center of the application next to the
county number.
i. This line is for the
applicant's full name and social security number. If the applicant lives within
a municipality, the numerical code for the municipality should be given. If the
applicant does not live inside a municipality, 000 is used for the county
code.
ii. This line is for
applicant's spouse. If the applicant is married, the name of the spouse is
required. (The homestead application has no bearing on the ownership of
property). Please also give the social security number of the spouse. If social
security number of either the applicant or applicant's spouse begins with zero
(0), print the zero (0). If the "name of spouse" field is blank, do not print
zeros for the social security number. Leave the social security number blank.
The numerical code for the school district should be given.
iii. This line is for the address of the
property on which homestead exemption is being sought, not the mailing
address.
iv. This line indicates
whether the applicant is to receive regular or an additional exemption. The
date of birth for applicants over 65 of age is located on line 2 in this area.
v. This line asks for the marital
status. Unless an applicant's marital status is shown, it is impossible to
determine his eligibility. For instance, the provisions for the eligibility of
a separated person are much more limited than those for a married or single
person. Also, a single person, in some cases, does not have to occupy the
dwelling as a residence. Marital status can change. For this reason, continuing
knowledge of the marital status is important.
vi. This line gives us the title
information.
vii. This line shows
the use of the property. If "2" or "3" is marked for business activity, the
applicant must complete this question. The determination of eligibility must be
made upon the answers. Print a "1" in this area if no business
activity.
viii. If an applicant is
filing in an adjoining county, the two (2) digit county number is to be listed
on this line. If there is no adjoining county, print two zeros (00) on this
line.
ix. This line shows the
parcel number, the number of acres in the parcel, the date of acquisition, and
the deed book and page of recording. This line also indicates whether or not
the property is in the city limits. If more than one parcel is owned, please
indicate if this additional property joins the home or is within five (5) miles
of the home. Please be aware of the two limits: 1. One hundred sixty (160) acre
maximum, and 2. Four (4) disjoined tracts. If some or all of the property lies
inside a municipality, it all must join or the property is
ineligible.
x. This line gives the
name and location of all joint owners of the homestead property. All joint
owners should be listed.
xi. This
question asks how the property was acquired. Either a or b must be completed. A
is used if property was inherited. B is used if the property was acquired by
other means. The mortgage information is used to determine that one-fourth
(1/4) of the purchase price was paid or provision has been made for the annual
payment of interest at the normal rate. Please explain that refusal may cause
the application to be denied.
xii.
This is a statement concerning compliance with income tax laws and road and
bridge privilege tax laws by the applicant. The car tag numbers are to be
listed. The eligibility of the applicant may be determined by the county and
state in which the vehicle is tagged. If the applicant does not own a vehicle,
please mark the space provided.
