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Veteran’s Exemptions

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The Town of Cheektowaga offers multiple Veteran’s Tax Exemptions. These are local exemptions that are applied to the County/Town tax bill and possibly the School tax bill or Village tax bill. Proof of residency, a member-4 DD-214 (discharge papers) must accompany your application.

458a Veteran’s Exemption Q&A

Alternative Veteran’s Exemption

  • Available only on residential property of a veteran who has served during a designated time of war, or who has received an expeditionary medal.
  • This exemption applies to the County/Town tax bill, Village tax bill and all School tax bills except Cheektowaga-Sloan.
  • Authorized by Real Property Tax Law, section 458-a
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rp458a Veteran Disability
458a Veterans Instructions

Cold War Veteran’s Exemption

  • Available only on residential property of a veteran who served during the Cold War period
  • This exemption applies to the County/Town tax bill, Village of Depew tax bill and Lancaster School tax bills.
  • Authorized by Real Property Tax Law, section 458-b
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458a Veterans Instructions
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